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Smith says every student is his priority

By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com
With the incumbent for Place 5 the only opposed Kilgore Independent School Board trustee position, Doug Smith says he looks forward to the race. More...

Meadowbrook preschool looking to its future

The Meadowbrook Preschool & Children's Center held their Texas Day Celebration on Friday by starting their day with the pledges to the American & Texas flags, followed by a Stick horse trailride led by a miniature horse,"Callie" and her owner Morgan More...

KILGOROUND

MITCH LUCAS

I ALWAYS LIKE UPDATING you guys on kids that have left the Kilgore area, for college, the military or whatever reason, and are doing well (see one of them on page 8 today - Kilgore native Jess Todd helped Arkansas beat No. More...

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Our World

Gonzales aide invokes Fifth Amendment

By LARA JAKES JORDAN Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has decided against testifying before lawmakers about her role in the ousters of eight federal prosecutors, the latest flare-up in the controversy surrounding the Justice Departmen More...

Blair says if diplomacy fails a "different phase" will be sought

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) _ Iran said Tuesday the 15 British sailors and marines it detained last week were healthy, have been treated humanely and that the only female sailor among them had been given privacy. More...

Billy Graham Library to be dedicated

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Two former U.S. presidents will attended the dedication of the $27 million Billy Graham Library, which the facility's namesake also is expected to attend. Former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. More...

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Sports

Mustangs go back-to-back

Overton High School boys powerlifters win second straight state championship
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Pretty soon, the recent feats of the Overton High School powerlifting team are going to be the stuff of legend. "Pretty soon" might just be now. More...

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

KHS netters second in 11-team tournament
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

The 11-team high school tennis tournament held in various locations over the weekend, sponsored by Kilgore High School, turned out pretty well for the Bulldogs. More...

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Todd lifts 'Hogs over No. 1, wins pitcher of week award
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

This just in: Kilgore native Jess Todd is an awfully-good pitcher. More just in: the nation's No. 1 team found that out over the weekend. More...

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Ana-Lab donates $3000 to Kilgore Relay for Life

By GREG COLLINS Publicity Director

Ana-Lab, the testing company owned by Dr. Charles Whiteside of Kilgore, has once again stepped forward to donate $3,000 to Kilgore Relay For Life. Ana-Lab has been a upper echelon sponsor for Kilgore Relay For Life every year since the event began. More...

A WHOLE CORRAL OF LITTLE COWPOKES

The two & three year old classes, teachers & administrators, family & friends all took a break during their activities on Friday. More...

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ANA-LAB SUPPORTS RELAY FOR LIFE

Dr. Charles Whiteside, founder and owner of Ana-Lab, presents a check to Claud Wallace, Sponsorships and Underwriting Chair, for Kilgore Relay For Life. More...

KIBA's Annual banquet set

By KATHRYN MARTINEZ news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore Improvement Beautification Association will select the "Best of the Best" among Yard of the Month winners and honor past Beauty Spot, Yard of the Month and commercial winners - and install new officers and board members - at their annual a More...

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Advice & Entertainment

DEAR ABBY

Teen questions her conduct after engaging casual sex
JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: I am a 17- year-old high school senior. Last summer I lost my virginity. Since then I have slept with six guys. More...

YOUR HEALTH

Husband's jerking legs keep wife awake all night long
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have some questions about restless leg syndrome. I think my husband might have it, and I want to know how to help him. During the night, he shakes the bed about every other minute. His legs are moving. It keeps me awake. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR WED.MARCH 28, 2007
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might be unusually verbal about what you think and feel. Sometimes, and perhaps now, it might behoove you to head in a different direction. Act and be master of your destiny. More...

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Obituaries

MATTHEW BRANDON REED

Services for Matthew Brandon Reed, 23, of Kilgore will be two p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the First Baptist Church with the Reverend David Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in the Kilgore Cemetery. More...

BONITA EPPS

Services for Bonita Lawrence Epps, 81, of Kilgore will be two p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. William J. Ingersoll officiating. Burial will follow in Kilgore Cemetery. Mrs. More...

ANNIE MAE SMITH

Funeral services for Annie Mae Smith, 81, of Kilgore are pending at Victory Funeral Services. More...

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