First Church, Hokes Bluff, will hold the Speak Life Hokes Bluff Women’s Conference, Oct. 17–18. Doors will open Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. and at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Keynote speakers will include Lisa Whelchel, best known for her role on “The Facts of Life;” Cassie Duncan Shields, women’s Bible study leader for First, Hokes Bluff; and Laura Swann, founder…