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Widow charged in 1980 shooting death

Ranger says Wanda Gough admitted lying about self-defense
By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com
A shooting here 26 years ago left a man dead in his bed. Yesterday his widow turned herself into Greg County authorities and was charged with murder. More...

Local airport reports jump in activity

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Travel on American Eagle out of East Texas Regional Airport (ETRA) is booming this year. More...

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Sports

KILGOROUND

MITCH LUCAS

A COUPLE OF SPORTS ITEMS should be noted. FIRST, a reminder that More...

NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS

Mavericks blister Grizzlies, advance to second round

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Now Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have a long layover before the semifinals begin. More...

KHS shows well at track regionals

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

At the regional track & field meet over the weekend, Kilgore's Andrew Alex came up one spot short of qualifying for the state meet later this month. More...

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School news

Overton High School Student Council attended the TASC State Convention in Arlington, April 27 29. They received a state award for Community Service. More...

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'Today we march, tomorrow we vote'

Immigrants take to streets to show economic clout
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) Illegal immigrants and their supporters vowed to keep up the pressure on Congress for reforms after more than 1 million people stepped out of the shadows and poured into the streets in a nationwide show of economic clout. More...

Hispanics here mostly skipped rally

By BRENDA ALLUMS news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Most Hispanic workers in Kilgore apparently ignored a national call to take Monday off in protest of proposed immigration legislation. More...

Professionals return to Driller Park tomorrow

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

One of the favorite playoff destinations for high school baseball in Texas has always been Driller Park. More...

Advice & Entertainment

DEAR ABBY

Bald is beautiful for men unwilling to hide under rug
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: Your reply to "Bald in Baltimore," the man who's considering getting rid of his wig, left me feeling you were advising someone with an "affliction" that isn't normally publicized. More...

YOUR HEALTH

Alternatives to surgery for fibroids
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 42 and the mother of two children. My husband and I would like more children. My gynecologist doctor tells me I have a fibroid tumor. Does that mean cancer? Will it stop me from having more children? More...

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Obituaries

JOHN FITZPATRICK

Memorial Services for Mr. John Fitzpatrick, 46 of Kilgore will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore with the Rev. Robert Besser officiating. More...

ALYCE KEENER

Funeral services for Alyce Keener, 82, New London, are scheduled for 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 2, in the CottlePearson Funeral Home Chapel, Overton, with the Reverend Kerry Krone of New London United Methodist Church officiating. More...

MARY "PAT" PHILLIPS

Services for Mary Elizabeth "Pat" Phillips, 79, of Kilgore were held. Monday, May 1, 2006, at the Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, with The Rev. Dr. William J. Ingersoll officiating. Mrs. More...

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