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Keithville Home Engulfed in Massive Fire
Witness the devastating power of a massive fire as it engulfs a home in Keithville. This shocking footage captures the intensity of the blaze, leaving viewers in awe of the destructive force of nature. Tune in to see the full story.
Father Arrested in Panola County For Shooting Son
In the early hours of Saturday, at approximately 12:50 AM, Panola County Dispatch received distressing 911 calls reporting a shooting incident on Front Street in Beckville. According to the callers, a father and son were involved, and the shooter remained at the scene. Prompt response followed as Panola County Sheriff's...
It’s Very Hot Now, But a Big Fall Blast is Heading to East Texas
October is knocking on the door, but Summer 2023 is not letting it in. The temperatures in East Texas are about 10 degrees above average for this time of year, and that's where they are expected to stay through the first few days of the new month. Relief on the...
DPS Investigates Fatal Auto-pedestrian Crash
September 30, 2023 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on Farm-to-Market Road 2694, near the 760-mile marker, that occurred, September 29, 2023. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 9:10am, a 2011 GMC pickup driven by Samuel Furlow, 64,...
Joaquin VFD Reports Two Calls Last Week of September
October 2, 2023 - Over the week of September 24th through 30th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had just 2 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Tuesday at 3:14pm a page came in for an individual with high blood pressure at a residence on Saddle Street. The JVFD med team was notified along with Allegiance EMS to get the patient the help they needed.
“The First Sermon I Ever Heard” by Doug Fincher
October 2, 2023 - It was in 1938. Daddy had just moved us to a rent house owned by William Henry Smith located just north of Center, Texas on the Henrietta Road. There were only three Fincher children in our family at that time: Bill was 7 years old, I (Henry Douglas) was five years old, and John was not quite four. We had a dog named “Nellie” and a cow that my Grandmother “loaned” us in those struggling days. We kept the cow behind the house in a patch of grass and yellow bitterweeds. We found that no amount of syrup could kill the taste of a biscuit buttered with bitterweed butter.
JVFD responds to six calls for the week
JVFD responds to six calls for the week News Staff Thu, 09/28/2023 - 05:14 Image JVFD responds to six calls for the week The JVFD assisted with emergency services at a two tractor-trailer accident Sunday on the Haslam Strip. One of the rigs was on its side partially in a saltwater disposal driveway and the other was still...
Center HS Class of 1988 Class Reunion
September 30, 2023 - The Class of 1988 is meeting at the Farmers State Motor Bank to decorate the float at 2pm for the parade today, September 30. Parade begins at 4. Bring candy and a big smile!. From 7:00 pm until 11:30pm, the class is hosting a social at...
Center HS Introduces the 2023 Homecoming Court, Sweethearts, Beaus
September 29, 2023 - Center High School introduces the 2023 Homecoming Court. The coronation ceremony will be held pre-game at 7:00pm Friday, September 29, 2023. The Center will play Rusk for their homecoming game this Friday, September 29 with a 7:30pm game time. Homecoming Queen Candidates are:. Homecoming Duchesses are:
Center Takes Homecoming Win over Rusk 76-48
The Center Roughriders varsity football team gained a 76-48 District 8 4A-2 win over the visiting Rusk Eagles on Friday. The win gives Center a 2-0 conference mark and a 5-1 season record. Center drove the ball in the early going but Eagle Bricion Griffin recovered a CHS fumble to...
SH7 at FM 1656 Scene Two-vehicle Crash
September 25, 2023 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of CR 1656 was the scene of a reported major two-vehicle crash Friday, September 22, 2023. First responders to the scene of the crash were Center Police Department (CPD) officers and Center Fire Department (CFD) personnel. One pickup truck remained in the middle of the eastbound traffic lane and another involved had left the roadway and traveled through a fence at the edge of the Center Municipal Airport.
Auction Alert: The JC Lewis Construction Surplus Auction (Paid Ad)
"The JC Lewis Construction Surplus Auction consists of equipment and tools for big jobs, or everyday around the house use and include construction equipment, hand tools, building supplies, and so many more miscellaneous items and equipment!. This is an ONLINE ONLY auction. Previews will be held Thursday, September 28th, and...
For title-rich Carthage football, the beat goes on: Buck's Ballpark
BULLARD, TEXAS - Since the start of the 21st century, Carthage has arguably been the most dominant team in Texas high school football. The Bulldogs have won nine state titles - the first coming in 2008. Their most recent Class 4A championship came last year. Already this season, they started ...