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NEW LOOK FOR KILGORE

News Herald Photo by Brenda Brown Even as festivities got underway Wednesday in celebration of Allegiance Specialty Hospital's alliance with Good Shepherd Medical Center, the outside signs were going up in front of the former Laird Memorial Hospital. More...

Mack donates to Kilgore Boys & Girls Club

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

East Texas Mack in Longview has offered to match donations raised by Kilgore Boys & Girls Club board members. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

ON THE RADIO this morning, a woman being interviewed refused to describe herself as unemployed. She preferred, she said, to be referred to as a "recessionista." SOMEHOW, American Public Radio finds the most interesting folks to interview. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

TUESDAY KISD BAND CONCERT-IN-THE-PARK begins 6 p.m. May 12 at City Park. The concert will feature all of the KISD bands, including the MLMS 6th Grade Band, MLMS 7th Grade Band, MLMS Red Band and KHS Varsity Band. More...

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Lifestyles

Texas Revolution topic for DAR meeting

Members of the Samuel Paul Dinkins Chapter DAR met at the home of Rachel Brian for the buffet dinner and business meeting. Cohostesses for the dinner were Judy Carpenter, Liz Lockhart and Jan Wylie. More...

June wedding for Evans and Clare

Jack and Kay Evans of Kilgore are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jaclyn Kay to Matthew Charles Clare, son of Robert and Phyllis Clare of Double Oak. More...

Sorority members get Mary Kay makeup tips

Preceptor Omicron Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met April 14 in the home of Roberta Boggs. President Annette Morgan called the meeting to order and led members in the Opening Ritual. More...

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Sports

KHS softballers' season on the line tonight

After a lengthy break due to precautions taken by the UIL due to swine flu, both Kilgore High School diamond teams are now in playoff mode. More...

Jacks sign trio, two from Panola

From pumpjacksbaseball.com

Having already picked up top ballplayers from around the country, the East Texas Pump Jacks returned to Texas with their three most recent acquisitions. More...

LADY BULLDOGS BASKETBALL HONORED!

Photos by Lester Murray The Kilgore High School girls basketball program was honored at their very own banquet on Tuesday night, and all three teams — varsity, junior varsity and freshmen were recognized for their work this schoolyear. More...

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School news

MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Students of the Month for March in the 5th Grade at Kilgore Intermediate School are Front Row (Left to Right) Seth Sanders, Zack Carter, Hannah May, Rayanna Williams, T.J. Thompson and Jake Rockett. More...

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL

CHANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chandler Elementary School Students of the Month for April in the First Grade are Front row (l-r) Ja'da Abercrombie, Marley Wilson, Ethan Bryan, Mallory Carroll, Kaleigh Sammons and Carson Parmelee. More...

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Kilgore sales tax revenue drops 11 percent

Kilgore's sales tax allocation tax check in May dropped almost 11 percent and $100,000 compared to the same period last year, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office. More...

KEDC has good economic news for Kilgore

By BRENDA BROWN

knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com There's bad economic news on just about every front but Kilgore Economic Development Corporation officials have good news to share. More...

Kilgore Boys & Girls Club welcomes new director

Boys & Girls Club of Gregg County welcomes Leslie Carrasco as its new Kilgore unit director. More...

Dickey, Sistrunk win KISD seats; SISD bond issue fails

Incumbent Mark Dickey narrowly retained his seat on the Kilgore school board. More...

News

ELECTION TIME AT LIONS CLUB

Kilgore Independent School District Board of Trustee candidates for today's election talked to members of the Kilgore Lions Club on Thursday. (photo left to right) Larry Rossum, Dale Sistrunk, Mark Dickey and Dale Henley. More...

Secret Service agent addresses Kilgore Rotary Club

By GREG COLLINS For the News Herald

Todd Hiles, Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service in Tyler, was the guest speaker for the Kilgore Rotary Club on Wednesday. Hiles has been in Tyler for about four years after serving for five years in Washington, D.C. More...

TASTE AND TRADE RESULTS

Judges chose Wal-Mart Deli, above, for "Best of Show" in the restaurant competition for its food presentation and booth decoration during Tuesday night's Chamber of Commerce Taste, Trade & Music Fest. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

Jumping into health

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I was talking to my husband about us getting into shape. We do hardly any exercise. When I was younger, I loved jumping rope. I didn't believe it, but he was actually receptive to rope jumping. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2009
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might have some lastminute confusion, especially if you're planning to take off. Others might not have listened well, or vice versa. Confirm plans. Flip through issues, and don't get overwhelmed. More...

Carry each other's burdens

MINISTER'S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

The little boy was running fast when he fell and skinned his knee. It didn't look good, and he was crying. His father chided him gently, "Son, stop that crying. You're O.K." "But, Daddy, it hurts so badly," the child said through his tears. More...

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Obituaries

JOHN HIRAM HARLAND

KILGORE — Graveside services for John Hiram Harland, 87, of Liberty City will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the Redwater Cemetery, Redwater, Texas. Mr. More...

JILES KENNEY, JR.

Funeral services for Jiles Kenney, Jr., will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009, at Kilgore Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Kilgore Baptist Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home Chapel. More...

JACOB SCOTT WHEELER

Services for Jacob Scott Wheeler, 22, of Kilgore will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the Danville Cemetery pavilion. Cremation arrangements were by East Texas Funeral Home of Longview. Mr. More...

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