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Easter approaches with good news, and some bad news. The faithful, of course, quickly will pick up on the good news because of the significance of Easter Sunday. But this year, it also will mean in-person celebrations. Last year, exactly a month into the pandemic, local churches were quiet. No sunrise services. No resounding voices singing "Because He Lives." No egg hunts. No Easter dinner gatherings. Not this April. Services are being planned, bringing joy to many in this city. Outdoor worship and Easter-themed events return, too. And restaurants are at 100% capacity, so eating out as fa...

As did Tim Yandell, who gave him a kidney. And the Rev. Phil Christopher, who once welcomed him to his church's podium. Robert Jordan called him his big brother. The Rev. Eddie Jordan was remembered fondly at a memorial service mid-day Saturday at First Baptist Church. He was honored with a proclamation of appreciation by the city of Abilene, read by Mayor Anthony Williams.  Jordan was remembered as a standout athlete, as someone who served his country in the U.S. Air Force, as a husband and father, longtime minister and someone who believed and cared for Abilene. He led New Light Baptist C...