August 8, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

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A Word Please

by June Casagrande
Three out of four executives surveyed said that just one or two typos in a resume is all it takes to put an otherwise qualified job applicant in the "fat chance" file, according to the Aug. 2 Los Angeles Times. More...

Griffin and Warren unite in marriage

Candy Decines Griffin and Booker Thomas Warren Jr. were united in marriage on July 25, 2009. The bride is the daughter of the late Clenard "Doc" Griffin, Deloise and Richard Mauldin. Godparents are Debra and Glenn Thompson. More...

Look Who's New

Ben and Kim Beebe are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Martin Benjamin Beebe II, who was born at 6:47 p.m. May 12, 2009, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. At birth he weighed 7 pounds 6-1/2 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. More...

Katy Nail accepted in Physician Assistant program

Katy Nail has been accepted to the University of North Texas Health Science Center's Physician Assistant Studies program. She received her white coat during a White Coat Ceremony in Fort Worth on July 24. More...

KIBA AWARDS FOR AUGUST

The Kilgore Improvement and Beautification Association gave out awards for the Month of August. (photos, top to bottom) The Beauty Spot went to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Anderson at #41, Rim Rd., the Yard of the Month was awarded to 300 Woodlawn St. More...

Name them one by one

CHITCHAT CORNER LINDA K. BALLARD

SOMETIMES FRIENDS can be found in the most unlikely places. Naming them one by one is something I find a joy to do whenever the opportunity knocks. More...

Allen and Commander engaged to marry

Johnny and Linda Allen of Liberty City are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kelli Layne Allen, to William Kyle Commander, son of Mark and Pat Commander of Gladewater. Kelli is the granddaughter of Mr. More...

Kilgore Seniors enjoy wonderful old song with lunch

Kilgore Senior Citizens were entertained with "wonderful old songs" during their July 22 luncheon at the Lions Building. President Audrey Fulcher called the meeting to order at 11:30 and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. More...

Dansby High association makes memorial plans

Members of the Kilgore Colored High School/C.B. Dansby High School Memorial Site Association held their first meeting July 30 at Victory Funeral Services. Bernice Gray, a 1967 graduate of C.B. More...