Youth pastor and musician Jerry Hay will bring his gospel/bluegrass music to Ft. Branch Church of the Nazarene this Saturday and Sunday.

The Columbia, South Carolina resident plays guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin, dobro, drums just about any other string instrument he can find. 

He'll play at the church Saturday at 6 p.m. and during Sunday morning worshipo at 10:30.

You can get more information by visiting his website.

Homeland security begins with security on the home front.  Individual citizens can play a significant role in community awareness by learning about such timely issues as emergency management, international and domestic terrorism, and even weapons of mass destruction.

These topics and more will be covered in a Homeland Security Community Academy program to be offered by Vincennes University.  Enrollment is free and lunch will be provided.  The first Academy will be on March 24 at VU’s Gibson County Center located in Fort Branch. 

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging all Hoosiers to register and participate in the 2012 Great Central United States ShakeOut February 7.

“Participating in the ShakeOut takes only a few minutes and provides Hoosiers the opportunity to increase their awareness about earthquake potential in our state,” said IDHS Executive Director Joe Wainscott. “We encourage everyone to participate in this event and learn how to prepare and protect yourself from earthquakes.”