Earlier in the year, the Italy Ministerial Alliance voted unanimously that the local food pantry be called the William Youngblood Food Pantry. The plaque was ordered and delivered. Officially, the sign hangs above the pantry door for all to see. (Continued…)

The Baptism Service for Kyle Rea Rudd will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 124 Harpold Street, Italy, on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 10:50 a.m. Kyle Rea Rudd was born on October 6, 2009 in Dallas to parents Kerri and Justin Rudd of Italy. (Continued…)

Central Baptist Church invites everyone to their Christmas Cantata on Saturday, December 19th at 7:00pm. Titled God Speaking: Throughout the ages…and still today, this dramatic Christmas musical will be performed by the combined choirs of Central Baptist Church of Italy and Ferris Baptist Fellowship of Ferris. (Continued…)

The City of Italy’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 6 at the Cornerstone in downtown Italy included the singing of Christmas carols, hot chocolate and prayers as the Italy Ministerial Alliance and the City of Italy pray that you and your family have a most joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year! (Continued…)

Mt. Zion AME Church, located at 733 Hardeman Street in Italy, is Calling All Senior Citizens to join them for their “Senior Saints High Noon Worship Service.” Each year, Mt. Zion AME Church honors the Senior Saints of our community. Please come and join the fellowship with one another. (Continued…)

On Wednesday, as they do on the first Wednesday of every month, the Central Baptist Church hosted an open luncheon for the community. (Continued…)

On Sunday, October 25, 2009, Central Baptist Church, 113 South Ward in Italy, will kick off their Annual Roundup at 10:45 a.m. The activities wll begin with morning worship at 10:45. Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to stay and enjoy a brisket lunch with all the trimmings. (Continued…)

Central Baptist Church of Italy will host a free family movie night on Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Cornerstone. The movie, “Facing the Giants,” will be shown at 8 p.m. and everyone is welcome. (Continued…)

Come and join the fun at First Baptist Church of Italy on August 10th – 14th for a “Cajun” vacation Bible school. It is a Cajun theme this year so watch out for the Crocodiles! (Continued…)

Brother Walter Buchanan, pastor of the Italy Church of Christ, announced they will host a revival beginning Sunday, July 26 through Wednesday, July 29, and everyone is invited. “There will be old fashioned singing and fellowship,” Buchanan commented. Visiting author and evangelist, Don Deffenbaugh, will be preaching. (Continued…)

You’re Invited to Studio GO! during Vacation Bible School at McGilead Missionary Baptist Church July 13 through July 16 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. (Continued…)

Friday morning at 8:00 a.m., fifteen adults and youth from the Central Baptist Church in Italy (CBC), led by Pastor Todd Gray, left mission to the Waterfall Bible Church on the Navajo Indian Reservation located in the “Four Corners” area of Arizona (northeastern corner of AZ). (Continued…)

Hiking, fishing, camping under the stars and telling stories around the campfire. You get the feeling of being outside when you travel to Camp E.D.G.E. (Experience & Discover God Everywhere). The First United Methodist Church of Italy is hosting vacation bible school Friday-Sunday and invites all Pre-K to 6th grade students to participate. (Continued…)

The Central Baptist Church in Italy began its Vacation Bible School Boot Camp Tuesday. There was singing under the cross, marching in the hallways and soldiers everywhere were coloring, decorating canteens and playing games. (Continued…)

Boot Camp is coming! Central Baptist Church, 113 S. Ward in Italy, is sponsoring Vacation Bible School and the theme is boot camp this year. Train to be in God’s Army June 22-26, 2009 from 9:00 to noon. (Continued…)

Senior students from Italy High School enjoyed Mexican pile-ons at Central Baptist on Thursday. The graduates practiced for graduation and then made a bee-line for lunch. This is a tradition with the church and this year is no exception. (Continued…)

The Italy High School seniors and Principal Scott Herald spent a pleasurable evening at Union Baptist Church of Italy on Wednesday night. The church hosted a hot dog supper in their beautiful fellowship hall and the students appreciated a message from the pastor. (Continued…)

The Italy Church of Christ hosted a luncheon on Wednesday for the graduating seniors of IHS. Brother Walter Buchanan of Italy Church of Christ and his congregation invited the students for hot dogs and melt-in-your mouth homemade cookies. The seniors obliged their hosts and enjoyed their meal. (Continued…)

The sounds of the Beach Boys and Elvis singing Blue Hawaii trickled through the halls of First Baptist Church of Italy on Tuesday night. The seniors were eating chicken, wearing their beach clothes and bowling Hawaiian style. (Continued…)

OK, it’s time for some ice cream! That’s what the IHS seniors said on Monday as they gathered at the First United Methodist Church. This is the first of many parties held for the graduates this week. (Continued…)