Phillips County News - One Nation, Under God

March takes off with National Women’s History Month which celebrates the often-overlooked contributions of women in history. It is annually observed in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia, every March since 1987. March is selected as the mon...

“It was 1943 and the U.S.A.T. Dorchester was sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, packed to capacity. Tragedy struck when a German submarine fired a torpedo at the ship, sinking it and killing the hundreds on board”. This is where the Four...

The Malta Senior Center will be serving up biscuits with sausage gravy guaranteed to fill you up on Saturday, January 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a free will offering which will go toward the awning to be constructed over the new front...

This is a trifle late for New Year’s, but jot it down, especially for the 4th of July. When lighting fireworks, or shooting off guns, keep in mind those among us suffering from PTSD. What is fun for some can be terror and heartbreaking to others....

Before we launch into Pearl Harbor, we must visit the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), who celebrates its birthday on December 1, of each year. Cadets range in ages from 12-20 with older members who are 18 and older. CAP missions include support of Red Cross...

1996 marked the first observance of National Veteran and Military Families Month acknowledging the great sacrifices military families make to ensure the nation's freedom. Long separations, at times, both parents are enlisted; there are frequent...

Come on down to the Malta Senior Center Saturday, October 22, and let your taste buds take you on an experience of yore. The free-will donations will go towards the awning over the front door. Dolly Parton, whom many people enjoy listening to her...

This scholarship has a few twists and turns to meet for qualification in earning the scholarship. This can be used for college or at a vocational level. To be eligible, one must be 18 years or older and MUST be one of the following: -Current VFW...

The VOICE OF DEMOCRACY is open to all grades 9-12 and this includes homeschoolers. The theme for 2022 is “WHY IS THE VETERAN IMPORTANT?” To preface your recorded entry, think about what is going on in the United States and overseas where our...

Saturday, September 17, 2022, will feature an Indian Taco dinner at the Malta Senior Center at 110 St W. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. with a free-will offering going towards the center’s new entryway and construction of an...

To all the aspiring artists in the county grades 9-12, VFW Post 4067 is offering two art contests for you. These two contests, Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest and 3-Dimensional Art are open to grades 9-12 to all county school students,...

The full month of September is considered National Suicide Prevention Month and is joined by National Service Dog Awareness Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The S...

Malta VFW Post 4067 is distributing information to area schools pertaining to the Patriots Pen contest. The theme for 2022 is “MY PLEDGE TO OUR VETERANS”, and is open to all 6, 7, and 8 grades county wide. Entries should be no longer than 300-400...

Malta Senior Center will be serving a wide variety of soups, breads and desserts on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 11:30 through 1 p.m. You’re welcome to come at 11:00 for coffee and fellowship. All-time favorites will be chili, chicken noodle, h...

The first president, George Washington, and the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, had several similarities: they both wanted to free the slaves; their fathers passed on while the future presidents were quite young; their education was limited to three...

VFW Auxiliary is offering contests for grades 6-12. Patriot Pen is for grades 6-8 and is offered to any student in those grades. They must be enrolled in a public, private or parochial school or home study program in the U.S. and its territories....

Where were you when the Twin Towers fell 20 years ago? What were you doing right then? What were your thoughts? It was a tragic event in the lives of Americans where once it was thought our soil was sacred beyond the enemy’s reach. Little did we...

The members of Malta Senior Center are planning a St. Paddy’s soup dinner in March if circumstances allow. The center hasn’t had a dinner since last March when it hosted the Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner amid a spring snow storm. It was...

The Malta Senior Citizens will hold their annual meeting Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the center. Dues of $15.00 are due and necessary for voting privileges. Three director positions, each three year terms, are up: Margaret Leader, who...

Finally, after many cancellations and delays due to illnesses among the Senior Citizen members and others, three lucky names were drawn for the three ANYTHING GOES baskets. First place went to Clair Waters; second to Tom Golick, and third to Sharon...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the October 21, 2020 meeting of the Malta Senior Citizens was cancelled and has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 18, at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center. The basket drawing will take place at that time. Also,...

Saturday March 14, 2020, the Malta Senior Center will host their fifth annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. This was our Vice President Leonard Leader’s idea and has become a popular spring event. The festivities...