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Campaign to hold gospel concert
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Margaret Hobbs
Published: Mar 25, 2014, 9:32 PM

Internationally acclaimed Nashville singer/songwriters Lewis and Lewis will present a special concert of unique and original gospel music Sunday, March 30 at 11 a.m. The concert will be held at Campaign Church of God of Prophecy, located at 48 Friendship Road in Rock Island.
Pastor Ricky D. Lyles is excited about the event, and welcomes everyone to join them for the musical presentation. 
Ray and Laura Lewis are a husband/wife duo that presents an entertaining, spiritually enriching concert of self-penned compositions wrapped up in a personal, down-home style that reaches from one side of the musical spectrum to the other. Their unique presentation has been referred to as a “breath of fresh air” and an “inspirational hoot.” 
The couple’s Christian music has been recorded by an impressive list of both gospel and secular artists, from the Happy Goodman Family to Grand Ole Opry star Connie Smith, and three time Academy Award nominee, Bette Midler.
Their music video, “Come On Down to the farm” holds the record as the most watched religious video on the Internet, with over 3 million YouTube viewers.
Regardless of musical preference, Lewis and Lewis manage to inspire, bless and impress. 
Christmas spirit on parade
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Rob Nunley photo The Morrison Elementary Cheerleaders won both the school sponsored division and the people's choice award at Saturday's McMinnville Christmas Parade.
Published: Dec 13, 2024, 2:33 AM

The McMinnville Christmas Parade was held Saturday, featuring 107 entries and lasting approximately one hour. Winning in the business category were Ben Lomand Connect, first place; Prater's BBQ, second. 

Church/civic group/community organization/large non-profit winners were Warren County Sheriff's Office, first; The Vine Baptist Church, second; and Smartt Assembly of God, third. 

School sponsored winners were Morrison Cheerleaders, first place and people's choice award winners; Motlow State Community College, second; and F.C. Boyd Christian School, third.

Small club/non-profit winners were Girl Scout Troop 839, first; Ride N Drive Club, second; and McMinnville Saddle Club, third.

Horse rider club/mule or horse and hitch winners were Saddle Club, first; and Bruce Bush, second.

Antique car winners were Ride N Drive Club, first; Ryan J. Moore, second; and Frank Bond, third.

Most Unusual Vehicle winners were Ride N Drive Club, first; Donald Schott, second; and Tom Davis for Congress, third.

Winning the best band category was the Warren County High School Marching Band.