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Elizabeth Smith, owner of The Cutting Company Salon and Barber Shop, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening celebration Nov. 14. The Cutting Co.
“I made it to the British Virgin Islands, where a lot of the islands weren’t even inhabited,” he said.
By Emily Sanders
Students at Morris Upchurch Middle School were treated to an “outside of the classroom” learning experience Nov. 15.
By A Special To The Journal
M.U.M.S. Student Council sponsored a poster contest during Red Ribbon Week. Students were challenged with creating an anti-drug use campaign that would target their age group.
Morris Upchurch Middle School, in conjunction with the Atlanta and Queen City VFW, sponsored the Patriot’s Pen essay writing contest.
The Amity Study Club of Atlanta had there meeting at Gloria Mckinnon home. The home was decorated with homemade Old World Santa’s.
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IT’S ALL ABOUT
As the leaves began changing and the temperature began to drop substantially one night, it was time to celebrate fall and a new “deck” in our community.
By Suzanne’s Corner
Linden is getting ready for the holidays. Don’t forget we are having a night parade on Thursday 5 Dec before the lighting of the Christmas tree.
By Bob Swisher
AUSTIN — Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Nov.
By Ed Sterling
What happens to soldiers once the wars end, the parades pass by, and the accolades fade away? The rent is still due, the old injuries still ache, and the nightmares remain.
By Ken Bridges
Linden had a great week! If you didn’t get a chance to come to the “British Invasion“ you missed some great cars.
By Bob Swisher
Sports
Queen City’s middle school girls’ basketball program battled Pewitt last week. The seventh grade ladies won 14-6 with Brenna Turbeville and Ruby McCasland each scoring six points apiece.
By Tim Emmons
Announcements made at the Lions Club meeting for Thursday November 14 included a reminder that on December 5th, they will be hosting the Chicken Pot Stew during Christmas on the Square.
By Jamie Jeans
Last week the Linden-Kildare Lady Tigers took on Ore City in the first game of the season.
J.K. Hileman Elemantary students and staff were treated last week when Buffy Coleman, formerly of the world famous Harlem Wizards, spoke to students about Drug Awareness and Bully Prevention.
Lifestyle
If you happen to be down by the square and craving something quick and different, look no further than My Creole Belle.
By Jamie Jeans
Singer/songwriter and musical engineer Greg Leymaster, AKA Sonny G. could be described as a master of most everything he puts his mind to.
By Emily Sanders
Each year Carpenter Ministries hosts a Thanksgiving meal for those in need or do not have a family to be with for the holiday.
At around ten in the morning on Saturday, the British invaded Linden.
By Jamie Jeans
Kindness. It’s such a simple word. And yet, this one word can be life changing.
By Jamie Jeans
Laws Chapel United Methodist Church will have a special recognition for all veterans during Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. on Nov. 10.
Obituaries
Barbara Sue Crenshaw was reunited with the Lord on October 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara Sue was born October 4, 1949 to Melvin and Vassie Rhea Finley.
Charles Dwin Hatton “Buddy”, age 79, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Dedra Wincher, age 50, went to be with the Lord November 10, 2019 in a Texarkana hospital.
Marjorie Lewis Mauldin, age 92, of Atlanta, Texas went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 06, 2019 in a local hospital.
George “Butch” Bates, age 72, of Douglassville, Texas went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 3, 2019 in a Longview, Texas hospital.
Joe Bickham, age 94 of Atlanta, Texas, died on November 2, 2019, at his home. Mr. Bickham was born April 24, 1925, in Celeste, Texas.
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