Lumberton Informer

The members of Gateway Baptist Church will be hosting Hallelujah Fest 2011 at the Family Life Center tonight for those looking for an alternative to Halloween. It will be a night of wholesome fellowship and there will be games and activities for all ages to enjoy. The event is slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. For those that are trick or treating, remember that the City of Lumberton has set trick or treating hours for 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

At the trial of Robert Holder, Sr. the judge encouraged the elected officials of Lumberton to work together. I didn't agree with the verdict, but it is what it is. I feel that if one was found guilty then both should have been found guilty. Even the prosecutor, Brad Touchstone stated said the state felt confident "that it had put on a case that both men were guilty of disturbing the peace." Moving right along. I also took issue with another statement made by Judge Anderson. He said that now we have city employees that are in jeopardy of losing their jobs because of their testimony. It apparent that he knows nothing about the politics of Lumberton. Every city employee that testified did so because they know that their jobs are not in jeopardy. None of those testify on behalf of Kent Crider were subpoenaed to testify because they knew that Bobby Gibson, Kent Crider, Rebecca Hale and Timothy Johnson would make sure they were paid for their testimony,even if it meant that onl...

Trick or treating hours for the City of Lumberton is 4:30 p.m-- 7:30 p.m on Monday, October 31, 2011. Be safe!

The Kee Kee B Foundation will host it's 1st Annual Fall Festival Saturday, October 29,2011 at the 5th Avenue Park in Lumberton, Mississippi. The event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. and there is a $2.00 admission fee (games not included). There will be face painting by the Kee Kee-B Girls, car shows, pony rides, live entertainment and consession stands. Come and have fun for a good cause.

Just moments ago, I left the trial of Kent Crider vs. Robert Holder and Robert Holder vs. Kent Crider. Kent had several witnesses that gave their recount of events. Several of Crider's witnesses stated that Robert Holder told Kent Crider "Meet me outside and I'll kick you ass." Thankfully, two of Crider's witnesses, Stephanie Mullings and Rebecca Hale, gave a truthful account of the events when they testified during the hearing. However, none of Crider's witnesses remembered the fact that Crider threw his papers into the audience, causing all of the elderly women that generally sit on the front row to retreat to the back of the board room. Robert Holder witnesses also gave their account of what happened and none of them recalled Mr. Holder using any profanity, but one witness did remember the throwing of papers. After both sides testified, Judge Anderson rendered his verdict. The prosecuting attorney presented the same evidence in both cases, but after ...

With much of the news of October surrounding the worthy cause of Breast Cancer Awareness month, many people fail to realize that the month also benefits another extremely worthy National cause. October is also National Domestic Violence Awareness month and it is important that we all do our part to raise awareness surrounding the problem. It is an issue that not only affects women and our teens but also a rising issue for men across the US. We must remember the aim of Domestic Violence Awareness Month is to recognize the achievements made in reducing domestic violence and to recommit to the work still to be done. Statistics show that 1 of 8 women will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer while 1 in 4 women will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime; meaning women are more likely to be exposed to domestic violence than breast cancer. Most people don't know that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month and that the color of the ribbon is purple....

The First Annual Dianne Bennett Memorial Breast Cancer Walk will take place on Saturday, October 22,2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Wood-Hinton Park, Lumberton, Mississippi. The walk is free to the public. There will be food, fun, fellowship and a variety of entertaining and educational activities for all ages. Rachel Jefferson asked that you "Please come join this celebration of hope as we raise awareness of breast cancer and help support the American Cancer Society."