June 3, 2009 / Front Page

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Bring your kids, your dogs, and your granny and come on down

At least a couple dozen vendors are already committed to bringing their farm-fresh produce and homemade crafts to Kilgore's Farmers Market, which kicks off Saturday at the World's Richest Acre Park. More...

Combat controller receives two Bronze Stars with valor

By CAPT. AMY COOPER USAF Special Operations Command

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — A combat controller, who is now charged with helping fill the special tactics ranks, was presented with two Bronze Stars with valor during a ceremony held recently at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. More...

KILGOROUND

BRENDA BROWN

This weekend is shaping up to be busy and fun in downtown Kilgore as "Friday After 5" and the Farmers Market are in the works. Both events are free for everyone who takes the time to drop by the World's Richest Acre Park on North Commerce Street. More...

Sabine superintendent 'formally charged' with DWI

Stacey Bryce, Sabine ISD More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY EAST TEXAS JOB FAIR 9 a.m. to noon June 29 at LeTourneau University's Solheim Arena, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. Sponsored by U.S. More...

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News

Laird Hill UMC and Pirtle UMC will merge Sunday

The congregation of Laird Hill United Methodist Church will unite with Pirtle United Methodist this Sunday and every Sunday thereafter. Dudley J. More...

Summer youth employment program gears up at WSET

Workforce Solutions East Texas is currently enrolling youth in the 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program for eligible youth, ages 14-24. More...

PETS OF THE WEEK

"Sammy" is an adult male Boston Terrier mix whose underbite, wiggly butt, and soft eyes are enough to bring you to your knees. Found as a stray, Sammy needs to find a family that will find him as entertaining has he knows he is. More...

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Sports

Kilgore native now in the St. Louis bullpen

Jess Todd, a KHS alum, watched from the bullpen yesterday while teammate Chris Carpenter pitched a complete game. It was Todd's first day as a member of the major league St. Louis Cardinals pitching rotation. More...

Mustangs beat Lovelady; Maud up next

Best -of-three series begins tonight at Tatum
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

The dust has settled after another UIL Class 1A baseball playoff series, and the Overton High School Mustangs will still be playing. And they're playing tonight against a giantkiller. More...

Pump Jacks open '09 season Friday

Begin second season with a three-day home stand
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com and from pumpjacksbaseball.com

Summer baseball is no longer just around the corner: it's here. Players began arriving on Monday, and the East Texas Pump Jacks' second season will begin this Friday, the first of five Fireworks Fridays. More...

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School news

2009/2010 KHS FLAG CORPS

provided photo The 2009-10 Flag Corps line for Kilgore High School will be, from left, Kelsey Stanley, Sholunda Franklin, Captain Ashley Ray, Laura Hernandez, Didi Henderson, Kayla Sadler, Tylicia Williams and Tiffany Rios. More...

KHS Class of 89 to hold 20 year reunion

Members of the Kilgore High School Class of '89 are invited to a 20-year reunion Friday and Saturday, June 12-13. Several events are planned during the two-day event, which kicks off Friday night with dinner and drinks at the Country Tavern. More...

TOP TEN GRADUATES AT KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL

The Top Ten Kilgore High School seniors for 2009 are (left to right) Madeline Sechrist, Katherine Whitmer, Alyssa McKinney, Krista Carver, Alyssa Phillips, Karina Reyes, Shelby Broussard, William Mixon, Alexandra Phillips and Jessica Eaton. More...

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"Friday After 5" to feature Jim Allen Day

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

After years of backing other musicians and playing in other people's bands, Jim Allen Day released his first solo album in 2008. More...

Kilgore has a surge of thefts on lawnmowers

If you love your lawnmower and want to keep it safe from thieves, Kilgore police have a few tips to keep your equipment from becoming just another crime statistic. According to Lt. Det. More...

KHS students still have time for summer school

Students still have time to sign up for summer school at Kilgore High School. Bobby Wheeley, assistant superintendent at Kilgore Independent School District, said classes will run from 8 to 10 a.m. for first period and 10 a.m. More...

Free lunches for kids will be served in Kilgore

The East Texas Food Bank will kick off the Summer Food Service Program next week at the Boys and Girls Club in Kilgore and at various sites in area cities. Breakfast and lunch will be served at the Boys and Girls Club beginning Tuesday, June 9. More...

Woman charged with sex assault of her daughter

An Overton woman pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the aggravated sexual assault of her 9-year-old daughter. More...

Advice & Entertainment

Couples love life reawakens long after the kids are grown

DEAR ABBY JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: After my wife had our sixth child, our love life fizzled out. But at age 80, we have suddenly discovered that we aren't THAT old! How do we tactfully deflect kids and grandkids who enter without ringing the bell? More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Deal directly with others. No in-betweens allowed. Interpersonal discussions could draw better results. You do want the best outcome, don't you? Patience plays out with an associate or key worker. Tonight: Dinner for two! More...

Stomach flue isn't the flu

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have read your column for many years, but I haven't seen anything about stomach flu. Will you write about it? Someone in my family of seven gets it every year, even in the summer. Does the flu shot protect you from it? -- H.H. More...

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Obituaries

KEN MILLER

Ken Miller died Friday, May 29, 2009, while in hospice care in Longview. He was 86. Mr. Miller was born May 3, 1923, in Ossining, New York. He volunteered to fight for the United States during World War II. More...

CYNTHIA CLIFTON READ

Memorial services for Cynthia Clifton Read, 37, were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church, Longview, with the Reverend David Lindwall officiating. More...

LOLER 'MISS JUNK' BEASLEY

Funeral services for Loler Beasley, 90, of Longview will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Galilee Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Gary under the direction of Victory Funeral Services of Kilgore. More...

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