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February 24th, 2008
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Timalon Isaac, of the Maude Laird Middle School Praise Dancers, moves along to a routine called "The Blood Song" during "Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future," Black History Month Program Friday morning. Other performances included a spiritual suite by the Sixth Grade Choir. Seventh and eighth g... More...
Laird Hospital leads council agenda

The end of Laird Memorial Hospital - at least as a traditional hospital - will likely be nearer after the Kilgore city council meets Tuesday night. Council members will face an agenda that includes a number of hospital-related issues. More...

Council named for Boys and Girls Club

Kilgore Boys and Girls Club has named its club council. Through the labors of Pam Deceault, Kilgore National Bank vice president; Laura McKethan, Kilgore Junior Achievement instructor; Latane Speer, Kilgore College instructor; and Ronnie Spradlin, councilman and local business owner, approximatel... More...

KISD board faces earring issue on Monday night

On Monday, the Kilgore Independent School District's board of trustee meeting will have a different ring - or earring - to it. Sherrie McGinty, mother of 10-year-old Little Berry McGinty will address the school board about its dress code. More...

Ohio, Texas uphill climbs for Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's must-win states of Ohio and Texas are no cakewalk for her, largely because independents and crossover Republicans are welcome to vote in their Democratic primaries. More...

KILGOROUND

WE LOOK FORWARD to Brian Bittick's leadership at the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce over the next year, but we're disappointed that we don't get the benefit of Roland Velvin's year as chairman. IF Roland could have but stayed the year, we would have had his leadership this year and Brian's next. Kin... More...

 News
•Radio time at the Lions
Kilgore Lions Club last week heard all about the radio business at KZQX. Chuck Conrad, station owner, said getting the station up and running has been an eightyear adventure. Conrad returned to his East Texas roots after spending most of his career in Dallas doing live sound productions. More...
•Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back will be at Kilgore City Park on March 8
•GREGG COUNTY SPELLING BEE
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 Our World
•DAILY DIGEST
MONDAY TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) meets Mondays 5:30-6:30 at St. Luke's UMC for information call Mary Helen Craig 903 983- 4965. Top lost 12 pounds last week, come join in the losing. TUESDAY The Rusk County Democratic Club will meet on Tuesday, February 26, at 7 p.m. in the community... More...
•MIDDLE SCHOOL'S HISTORICAL SURVEY
•TODAY'S VIEWPOINT
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 Business
•WILBUR F. YATES
Identity theft is big business. In fact, each year billions of dollars - that's billions, with a "b" - are lost to identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This cumulative figure may not mean that much to you, but if you are victimized, it can be upsetting and expensive. More...
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 Lifestyles
•Kilgore Community Concert Association announces 2008-2009 season
The Kilgore Community Concert Association has launched a membership campaign for its 2008-2009 season which features five performances and a variety of vocalists, instrumentalists, and musical styles. All five concerts will be held in Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore College campus. More...
•KIBA AWARDS FOR FEBRUARY
•A Word Please
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 Advice & Entertainment
•DEAR ABBY
DEAR ABBY: Have you any tips on how to deal with an emotional bully? My motherin law is insulting, but sneaky about it. She insists that she's "just trying to help." If I speak up, she says, "Why are you being so sensitive?" or, "I'm just being honest." She has criticized my parenting skills and c... More...
•HOROSCOPE
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 Sports
•Bullard three-points Sabine out of 3A postseason
TYLER - It was bombs away early for Bullard, who weathered Sabine comeback just enough in the second half to knock the Cardinals out of the UIL Class 3A playoffs. More...
•KHS boys tie, lose in OT; girls fall
•Todd leaving for Florida this week
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 Obituaries
•WILSON BASS
Graveside services for Wilson Bass, 82, of Longview will be held at two o'clock p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens with Reverend Earl W. "Buddy" Duggins officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. ... More...
•HAROLD NEFF
•THELMA GUESS
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 Church News
•MINISTER'S MOMENT
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other... More...
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