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Area students experience Texas history with a twist

By AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com
Students from nearby school districts gathered at City Park last Friday to witness – and learn about – the history and heritage of Texas. More...

Ex-colleagues trade barbs in campaign for Rusk County DA

By JAMES DRAPER
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Allison Biggs was Michael Jimerson's first hire when he won the office of Rusk County District Attorney eight years ago. More...

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Good Shepherd Medical Center CEO Ed Banos, assisted by Dr. Craig Meeks, cuts the ribbon on the hospital’s new 24/7 ER at Allegiance More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

WHEN IN THE HISTORY of education did we stop learning the difference between sell and sale? More...

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Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

FRIDAY HOLY PRAYER APOSTOLIC CHURCH’S “Heaven on a Plate” luncheon is Friday, May 18. For more information, call 903-983- 1918 or 903-983-2419. The church is located at 2012 Hwy. 42, Laird Hill. MONDAY More...

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Our World

ER opens for business

By AUSTIN KING
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It’s been some years since Kilgore has had an emergency room. Monday, Allegiance Specialty Hospital and Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview opened the spanking, new emergency room in the old Laird Memorial Hospital. More...

Chamber plans reception for Shakespeare company

When the Texas Shakespeare Festival's cast and crew arrives in town next week, they'll be welcomed once again by the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce. More...

Allied Waste, landfill welcome visitors today

The Pinehill Landfill and Allied Wasted Services will host an open house reception from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the landfill. More...

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Obituaries

Martha Bass Jones

Graveside services for Martha Lurene Bass Sims Jones, 73, of Denton, Texas will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at Kilgore Cemetery with Pastor Scott Nowack officiating More...

JAMES “JIM” GUNN

Memorial services for James H. Gunn Jr. will be 2 p.m. May 16 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverends David Hampton and Clint Covington officiating. Mr. Gunn passed away Monday in Kilgore. More...

LOLA BASS

Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Bass, 98, of Kilgore will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 113 Peavine Rd., Kilgore, with the Revs. N. L. Square and Ricky Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. More...

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Kilgore man shot to death in Longview Tuesday

 By AUSTIN KING news2@kilgorenewsherald.com More...

Barr edges opponent as voters elect new trustees

By JAMES DRAPER
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The first contested city council race in seven years came down to five votes Saturday, incumbent Neil Barr edging out newcomer Tristan Roberts with a margin of less than one percent. More...

County budget, roads top list of issues for Gregg court candidates

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

When Bob Barbee resigned from the Gregg County Commissioners Court in the fall of 2010, Judge Bill Stoudt's call for applicants to the Precinct 3 seat drew a baker's dozen. More...

County nabs all suspects from Liberty City assault

By AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

The investigation of an assault that occurred Friday, May 4 is coming to an end. Gregg County sheriff ’s office reported that an 87-year-old man was assaulted at his Liberty City home by at least three men in the evening. More...

College adds culinary arts through LHS

By AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore College trustees Monday night approved the addition of a culinary arts – cooking school – program. Trustees also approved pay raises in the 3.75 percent range. More...

Campaign Noise

OVER 90% OF DISTRICT 7 PRECINCT CHAIRS WHO WILL ENDORSE STAND WITH REPRESENTATIVE DAVID SIMPSON

Over 40 East Texas Republican Leaders Endorse Rep. Simpson

 Today Representative David Simpson (R-Longview) announced the support of over 40 East Texas Republican leaders, ranging from State Republican Executive Committee members to county and precinct chairs to organization leaders. More...

Gregg County Sheriff endorses Tommy Merritt

 Longtime Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano, announced his endorsement of Tommy Merritt, candidate for State Representative in House District 7.  More...

Law enforcement group endorses Tommy Merritt

 Texas' largest law enforcement officers’ organization, the Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, has endorsed Longview Republican Tommy Merritt over his incumbent opponent in Texas House District 7.   More...

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Advice & Entertainment

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Guilt over sudden death of youg man
DR. PAUL G. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My son died suddenly at age 45. An autopsy found that he had aortic valve stenosis. Two years previous, his doctor had him take a transesophageal echocardiogram because he had a heart murmur. More...

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Sports

KC votes to begin softball program this fall

Hires Texarkana College’s Leslie Messina as first head coach; will play in RXIV Conference
By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

For the first time in over three decades, Kilgore College is adding another dimension to its athletic program. More...

Overton’s Cook wins gold again!

Sabine’s McClain, Overton’s Harris compete, as well
By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Track and field season ended with a bang last weekend for three area track athletes who were good enough to reach the UIL State Track and Field Championships, held at the University of Texas in Austin. More...

Central ousts SHS

Comfort will return as softball coach
By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

It was the farthest any Sabine High School team had gone into the postseason in some time, but the playoff run for Sabine’s Lady Cardinals softball team ended over the weekend in Henderson. More...

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Kilgore man shot to death in Longview Tuesday - 2012-05-16 17:31
Parent PAC endorses Tommy Merritt - 2012-05-16 15:39
Martha Bass Jones - 2012-05-16 13:46
National, state rifle associations give Tommy Merritt an A-rating - 2012-05-16 10:02
Law enforcement group endorses Tommy Merritt - 2012-05-16 09:58
Gregg County Sheriff endorses Tommy Merritt - 2012-05-16 09:55
OVER 90% OF DISTRICT 7 PRECINCT CHAIRS WHO WILL ENDORSE STAND WITH REPRESENTATIVE DAVID SIMPSON - 2012-05-16 09:51
Barr keeps council seat as Slagle, Henson make KISD trustee - 2012-05-12 21:03
Armed robber hits Clayton’s Git-N-Go - 2012-05-11 10:25
Boating Trades Association PAC endorses Merritt for House Dist. 7 - 2012-05-11 08:33












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