News
McLeod Elementary MVPs for the month of February are John Thomas (Pre-K),London Patrick (Kinder),Nicole Irwin (Kinder),Nathaniel Tems (First), Levi Moore (Second), Alexis Hernandez (Third) and Blak
Atlanta PD issued three press releases of individuals who are wanted for different crimes: Jack Kory Laird, Bobby Joel Caraway Jr., and Courtney Damon Blair.
Lemuel Meridy McKinney was born 25 August 1848 to Daniel and Dorothy Adeline Ferris McKinney probably in Titus County, Texas, in the area that is now Franklin County.
City Manager Lee Elliott recently updated the Journal-Sun with what the community can expect for 2023.
Due to the possibility of winter weather conditions this week, TxDOT crews in Bowie, Cass, Camp, Marion, Morris, Titus and Upshur Counties began pretreating many roads and bridges with brine today.
Columns & Opinions
Houston had long been an important city for Texas. Businessmen like Jesse H. Jones helped make it an international center for commerce.
Congressman Nathaniel Moran’s officially opened his Texarkana Office with a grand opening on Wednesday, January 18, on the Texarkana College Campus.
By Shawn Larson
A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep.
Success in business is often a combination of timing, determination, and imagination. One Houston businessman, Jesse H.
For the Texas House and Senate, there is not much daylight between each chamber’s priorities in this year’s legislative session.
Sports
Atlanta’s powerlifting program took part in the FCA Liftoff at Texas High on Jan. 21.
By Tim Emmons
Linden-Kildare’s powerlifting program competed in the FCA Liftoff at Texas High on Jan. 21. The meet consisted of 300-plus lifters from classes 1A-6A.
McLeod’s basketball program took on Hawkins on Jan. 27. The boys’ game was close until the final quarter in which McLeod pulled away for a 46-35 win. The Lady Longhorns fell to Hawkins 68-44.
By Tim Emmons
McLeod’s basketball program faced county and district foe Linden-Kildare in basketball action on Jan. 24.
The boys won 69-19 and the ladies won 59-16.
Longhorns
By Tim Emmons
Queen City High School varsity tennis players competed in the Hallsville Invitational Tennis Tourn
Lifestyle
Faith, faith, faith, a little bit of faith, you don’t need a whole lot, just use what you’ve got.
By Leatha Augustus
The first thing that that Jesus did when he came into this world was to present his body to the Father, and that to be used for the glory of God.
By Pastor Vernon Groce
Matthew 1:21 - And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.
By Pastor Susan Emmons
Damon Donald (LK High School Ag/Science teacher) provided an overview of activities his students are performing in the community and in competitions.
The Atlanta Lions Club welcomed Kayla Williams and Steve Propes from Atlanta State Park (center). Also pictured are Billy Alexander, Billy and Hensley, Jim Christian and Stuart Smith.
Obituaries
June 21, 1957 - January 23, 2023
James Randall “Randy” Webster was born June 21, 1957 in Linden, Texas. He departed this life at the age of 65, on January 23, 2023.
November 4, 1944 - January 12, 2023
Mary Beth Womack, 78, of Carrollton, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in a Plano, Texas hospital.
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