News
After fielding regular questions from small businesses about various topics, Christophe Trahan, the Executive Director of Linden Economic Development Corporation, decided there was a real need to h
By Shawn Larson
While there were many events on Saturday, one of note was the annual Cass County MLK Fish Fry.
Linden is making great progress as we move into this year’s holiday season!
By Christophe Trahan
Sleigh bells were ringing downtown Sunday afternoon during the annual downtown Holiday Open House, where local shops showcased and debuted holiday merchandise and offered discounts.
By Emily Sanders
I recently connected with a friend that is hitting rock bottom. With some major life changes on the way he has seen it is time to right the ship.
By Shawn Larson
Columns & Opinions
AUSTIN — Voters rejected only one of 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution in the statewide election held Nov. 5.
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
In the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, the nation soon asked questions about the presidency.
AUSTIN — The state’s 10-day early voting period ran from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1 with Election Day on Nov. 5.
In the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, the nation soon asked questions about the presidency.
Sports
Atlanta entered last week’s game against Hooks needing a win to get into the playoffs. The game was a back-and-forth slugfest which wasn’t decided until late.
By Tim Emmons
The Atlanta Middle School seventh and eighth grade football teams capped an incredible season at Rabbit Stadium last Thursday night, with two big wins to capture the District 7-3A crown, on a cold,
By Coach Matt Johnson
McLeod’s FFA placed first in the District Wildlife Competition in October. Team Members were Nathan Parker, Ethan Comer, Bosie Kennedy and Hagan Courtney.
The Queen City High School Wildlife Team advanced to the State Wildlife Meet by placing fifth at the Area 6 Wildlife Contest in Nacogdoches last week.
The Queen City Bulldogs’ junior high football teams completed their 2019 football season last week on the road at Pewitt.
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Lifestyle
Kindness. It’s such a simple word. And yet, this one word can be life changing.
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
The Wild Horse Ministries Event on Friday, Nov. 8th has moved to the Bynum Arena at 8020 LA 530, Oil City, LA.
Rocky Chad Patterson; Ann Marie Elizabeth Waller Bradley Michael Herring ;Deborah Nicole Bishop Jacob Ian Ott; Breanne Allamay Starr Wheaton Melvin Levern Montgomery; Jeanette Hatten George Jeffery
Obituaries
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.
Wayne “Pistol” Graves, 86, of Cass, Texas, died Monday, October 28, 2019, in Brookdale Senior Living in Texarkana, Texas.
Doris Evelyn Shaver Haggard, age 89, of Atlanta, Texas, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in a local nursing home.
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