News
In May the Journal-Sun did an article titled “Could Cass County See the Next Big Boon”.
By Shawn Larson
Prepare yourself during the 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like tornadoes, flash floods and wildfires.
By Travis Ransom
That’s a wrap.
Another hardball season here in Cass County has ended as far as the regular schedule goes.
By Tim Emmons
The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual chamber banquet. This year the theme was titled “A Western Night in East Texas”.
The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual 2024 Women’s Luncheon today, Wednesday, April 24th, 11:00-1:00 p.m. at the Mattie Lanier Richey Center.
This week is officially National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Cass County.
By Travis Ransom
Columns & Opinions
Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day.
Janis Joplin thrilled rock fans with her soulful music. As she burst onto the scene in the late 1960s, she was known for songs that were a unique mix of rock, folk, and blues.
Peace: Freedom, soundness, healthy, secure.
Numbers 6:26; The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
By Sis. Leatha Augustus.
William Walter Vinson Draper was born 28 July 1864 in Harbour Co., Alabama. His parents were John S. and Margaret Reed Draper. Margaret Draper wrote in the family Bible: “J. S.
It started with an insurance salesman and one small airplane. From there, it became an aviation empire and one of the most noted names in Texas aviation.
You know that feeling of being bored behind the wheel? So bored that you just can’t help but check your phone? Yeah, that feeling.
Sports
On Apr. 16, members of the Floriculture and Entomology CDE teams competed in their area contests. Both teams placed fifth in their contests, securing each team a spot at their state contests.
Some call Texas the Lone Star State. I like to call it “Big Bass Central.”
By Matt Williams
Linden-Kildare’s Jamiah Birmingham qualified for State after placing first in the triple jump at Regionals and placing second in the long jump.
Rain delayed the District 13 and 14-3A Area track meet last Wednesday, but Thursday, Apr. 10, was a beautiful, sunny day for competition at Winnsboro High School.
By Tim Emmons
Atlanta High School Apr. 20 – vs. White Oak (JV) – 11 a.m. Apr. 20 – vs. White Oak (V) – 1:30 p.m. Apr. 23 – vs. Hooks (JV, V) – 4:30 p.m. Linden-Kildare High School Apr.
Lifestyle
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a unanimous 9-0 win at the U.S.
This week the Atlanta Lions Club welcomed Mary Beth Rudel, Executive Director at ArkTex Council of Government.
Atlanta Middle School’s boys’ and girls’ track teams won district titles on Mar. 25 and 26.
Obituaries
Graveside services for Synthia Ann Parker were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction or Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
The richest man in town left today. Our dad saw himself that way not because he had money. He wasn’t wealthy.
February 2, 1936 - April 18, 2024
“Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.” Anon.
Linden - Karter Kincaid Lee, son of Rickey Lee and Stormie Littlejohn, was born into the arms of angels on April 19, 2024. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lanita C. Williams, age 75, of Linden, were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Caves Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
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