Eastern Star Church sets its dedication

Eastern Star Baptist Church, 2701 E. Second St., has scheduled a dedication ceremony of its new sanctuary for 3 p.m. June 14.

The event is free and open to the public.

The original church building went up in 1952. The congregation began in 1900, meeting in the Cotton Belt Railroad yard as New Zion Baptist Church, according to an online church history.

Those seeking more information can contact Pastor Landrum Marshall Jr. at the church, (501) 945-7949.