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HEALTH CARE JOB FAIR

Thirty employers meet job seekers at KC health occupations job fair
Kilgore College to health occupations development day and job fair More...

Trooper shooting suspects wore armor, brought guns

TYLER (AP) Two men accused of shooting a trooper during a routine traffic stop were carrying a cache of weapons in their vehicle and wearing body armor, officials said Thursday. More...

KILGOROUND

WINSTON GARDNER

OUTLINED by Terry Stembridge as requested by Kilgoround ... More...

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Our World

An encounter with a forgotten woman

GUEST EDITORIAL
LISA SUHAY

NORFOLK, VA. Nobody expected a hunk of marble unearthed on a riverbank by three boys to lead to a maverick woman whose lineage dates to the man historians refer to as "the first president of the United States," before George Washington. More...

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The US needs to build a smarter military, not a bigger arsenal
LAWRENCE KORB & SANFORD GOTTLIEB

WASHINGTON As the war in Iraq enters its fourth year with no end in sight, support for the war among the American public is dropping rapidly. But more ominously, so is support for US engagement in the world. More...

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Sports

NCAA BASKETBALL

The real reason Bob Huggins got hired at K-State
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist

The ink had barely dried on Bob Huggins%27 new contract when Kansas State officials were offered a rare glimpse of what they were getting themselves into. More...

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Lee back from injury, Helton has a big day
By The Associated Press

(AP) Two of baseball%27s best first basemen had reason to be encouraged Thursday. Derrek Lee looked healthy at the plate and Todd Helton added to his big spring. More...

SPORTS

News Herald Sports Editor Mitch Lucas is on vacation this week. More...

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For The Record

POLICE REPORT

INCIDENTS Aggravated Robbery, 1514 Hwy 259, Howell%27s Get N Go, reported at 7:39 p.m. by Officer Angela Burch. More...

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City plans major street improvement

Focus on South Kilgore streets; work will cost about $700,000
By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Fifteen Kilgore streets are scheduled for facelifts this year while one is up for a total makeover. More...

Gov. Perry promises a narrow focus for special session

By APRIL CASTRO Associated Press Writer

AUSTIN (AP) While some key lawmakers are working on school reform measures like a $2,000 teacher pay raise, Gov. Rick Perry reaffirmed Thursday that he would not allow consideration of such initiatives until a court-mandated overhaul of the More...

Merritt continues suit vs. Williams

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Rep. Tommy Merritt (R Longview) is letting his attorneys handle the lawsuit he filed last month against his then-opponent Mark Williams. More...

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News

LAID TO REST

This undated family photo shows Leo Mustonen in front of his home in Brainerd, Minn. before becoming an airman in World War II. More...

Reebok jewelry recalled for lead poisoning

WASHINGTON (AP) Reebok is recalling 300,000 children%27s charm bracelets because a 4-year-old died from lead poisoning after swallowing a piece of the jewelry, the government said Thursday. More...

Film studio rep scrounges ET oil field relics for California oil film

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

A representative from Paramount Studios was in Kilgore recently looking for oil field equipment circa 1905. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

DEAR ABBY

Case of mistaken identity has been dragged on too long
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: I have an acquaintance who calls me by the wrong first name, and I don%27t know how to correct him without embarrassing both of us. We both grew up in the same town, although we didn%27t know each other back then. More...

YOUR HEALTH

Age is a major factor in hearts attacks
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 90-year-old lady recuperating from a heart attack. I don%27t understand how this happened to me at my age. I don%27t drink or smoke, and never have. Now I have to take heart medicines. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORCAST FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2006
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might not be sure what you want to do or accomplish, but what you can depend on is that you will have a good time during the process. If you%27re not sure, hook up with friends. More...

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Obituaries

FARRIS BUSTER LANDFAIR

Graveside Services for Farris Buster Landfair, 79, Kilgore, were., Thursday, March 23, 2006 in Tyler at Cathedral in the Pines, with Lanny Cole officiating under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. Mr. More...

JAMES A. ELROD

Graveside services for James A. Elrod, 80, of Liberty City will be 2 p.m. March 24, 2006 with Rev. Ed Messersmith officiating. Burial will be in the More...

BETTY JEAN SMALLWOOD

Services for Betty Jean Smallwood, 68, of Gladewater, will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Don Beebe officiating. Burial will be in Rock Springs Cemetery. More...

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