It is a subject of great controversy today. I know many that have been personally hurt by it and many have suffered great loss if they live in one of the border states. While many others that live far away from our borders may not care. The question is their control or protection as to who and what comes into our country. It is a very special privilege to be a citizen of this great country. All that is needed is to present a legal birth certificate. The Bible talks about citizenship. When Jesus was on earth, He said the kingdom of God was at hand, (Matthew 4:17). He also said it was very important and of great value or benefit to be a citizen of that kingdom, we were to seek it first, over all other things, (Matthew 6:33 & 13:44). He also said not everyone will enter it or be there, (Matthew 7:21-23). There will be people from all over the world and from many walks of life there, (Matthew 8:11, Philippians 3:20). To be allowed to enter or have a part in the Kingdom of God we must humble ourselves, repent of our sins, ask Jesus Christ to be our Lord and Savior, (Matthew 18:3, John 1:12 & 5:24). These things result in our being born again or from above, (John 3:3-8, Titus 3:5). Only those who have accepted Jesus Christ as personal Lord Savior will be allowed into heaven, (John 1:12).

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

BREAKFAST: CHILLED OR FRESH FRUIT, 100% FRUIT JUICE, CHOICE OF MILK ALWAYS AVAILABLE Thursday, April 21: Breakfast Pizza OR Pop Tarts Friday, April 22: Donuts OR Assorted Cereal Monday, April 25: Chicken & Waffles OR Assorted Cereal Tuesday, April 26: Scrambled Egg Taco OR Pop Tarts Wednesday, April 27: Snack N Waffle OR Assorted Cereal K-5 LUNCH: Thursday, April 21: Chicken Smackers Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Friday, April 22: Cheeseburger OR Chicken Sandwich Monday, April 25: Manager’s Special OR Grab N Go Options Tuesday, April 26: Pizza OR Frito Pie Wednesday, April 27: Beef or Chicken Fajita Bowl JR. HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH: Thursday, April 21: Chicken Smackers Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Friday, April 22: Cheeseburger OR Chicken Sandwich Monday, April 25: Manager’s Special OR Grab N Go Options Tuesday, April 26: Pizza OR Frito Pie Wednesday, April 27: Beef or Chicken Fajita Bowl.

The Madisonville softball team defeated La Vega 11-7 Friday with a late offensive surge in the seventh inning of the postseason play-in matchup to secure the district’s fourth and final playoff spot. The Lady Mustangs will battle top-ranked Jasper in a Bi-District playoff series beginning Wednesday.