Welcome to “The Little Town with a Big Heart”
I would like to thank all the medical fields, consisting of doctors, nurses, first responders, fire departments, law enforcement officers and everyone who have played a part in protecting everyone in this covid-19 virus. I pray that God will intervene and stop the spread of this virus.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Sherry Burks Johnson, 52, of Marion and former Hickory resident. Hickory was saddened to hear the passing of Sherry, who went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Anderson’s Regional Medical Center in Meridian.
Prayer Requests: First responders, firefighters, Sherry Burks Johnson family, Bo Gibbs family, Bro. Ronald Lowell family, Dan Gardner, Cayce and Mary Bufkin, Jim Cates, Karen Todd, Destinee Buckley White, Denise Todd, Jerry May, Randy Crapps, Bro. Gary Felton, Norman Snowden, Logan Skinner, Margie Brown, Doyle Gibbs, Michael Scott Reed, Tommie Everett, Carl Jones, Joshua Black, Trey Wilbourn, Dylan Walker, Hope Parks, Alley Gressett, Caleb Carr, Barbara Blass, Annie Therrin, Mike Walton, Vickie Davidson, Marty Turner, Alana McMullan, Doyle McMullan, Cili Norman and Janie McMullan.
Shut-Ins: Royce and Sara Richardson, Jimmie Craig, Bro. Ron Gilstrap and Stephanie Roland.
Birthdays for the Week: April 15 to Terry Foley, Megan Ferguson, Benny Walker, Lashaye Boyette and Betty Gail Skinner; April 16 to Jenny Bond, Travis Todd, Rindy Pierman, Ivy Simmons and Charles Larry Gressett; April 19 to Patsy Griffin and Lomax Cain in memory; April 20 to Katilyn Mowdy, Robin McDonald and Donald Cletus Huey in memory; April 21 to Stephen Weir and Lesa Mask. Wishing everyone a happy birthday!
Recipe for the Week:
Butter Pecan Fudge
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup heavy whipping cream, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped.
Directions: In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Stir in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Fold in pecans. Spread into a buttered 8-inch square dish. Cool to room temperature. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.
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