September 9, 2009 / Front Page

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Grass fire unites local firefighters in joint effort

There are no burn bans in effect at this time, but a local fire chief says the time is growing near if East Texas doesn't get some rain real soon. More...

Trial for man charged in baby's murder is moved to Conroe

The trial for a Rusk County man accused of murdering a 13-month-old baby during an exorcism will be moved to Montgomery County. More...

One driver, two roads, two wrecks

A Kilgore man involved in a two-vehicle accident Saturday night fled the scene but was found shortly thereafter because he had a second accident and had to be air-lifted to a Tyler hospital. More...

"Operation United Celebration" in Overton on Friday

East Texans are invited to remember 9/11 and unite together to honor those who serve in America's armed forces, as well as those who serve on the "front lines" at home, on Friday night. More...

KILGOROUND

BRENDA BROWN

The rumor going around town this week is that the annual Downtown Trick-Or- Treat is going to be canceled this year. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. For more info call Linda Myhand at 903-834-6794 or Linda Brotherton at 903-736-8837. TOPS people just love to lose. More...

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News

Kilgore Night Out looks forward to new night in October

By BRENDA BROWN knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Neighbors are asked to come out into the streets to show their commitment against crime and drugs during Kilgore Night Out, set for Tuesday, Oct. 6. More...

Governor appoints three to Sabine River Authority Board of Directors Gregg Co. Clerk named to Sabine River Authority

Gov. Rick Perry has appointed three members to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for terms to expire July 6, 2015. More...

BACK HOME SAFELY

Ana-Lab employee returns from combat duty in Iraq
By LESTER MURRAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Ana-Lab Corp. officials say they are proud to have one of their own back from Iraq and back to work. Dr. Charles Whiteside, owner of Ana-Lab, said Paul Baumgardner is the only employee who has been called to active duty by the military. More...

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Sports

Now playing on Saturdays

Former Ragin' Red standouts across Southern college football landscape
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

If you watched any college football last weekend, you could have came across some former Kilgore High School players now in the collegiate ranks. Michael Huey, Eddie Jones and Britt Mitchell played for No. More...

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

FOOTBALL Former NFL official to speak here A former National Football League official is scheduled to speak here in Kilgore at the monthly fellowship breakfast at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. More...

More lifting records for LC's Baker

HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING
By REV. EDWIN FINDLEY Special to the News Herald

The records just keep coming for Leverett's Chapel sophomore Tiphany Baker. More...

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Church News

Pirtle UMC releases yearend calendar of events

In early June, the two United Methodist churches located at Pirtle and Laird Hill made the dramatic decision to unify, in order to provide a more comprehensive ministry to the local community. The Rev. More...

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Gov. Perry honors fallen and injured Texas peace officers and first responders Gov. Perry honors fallen and injured Texas peace officers and first responders Gov. Perry honors fallen and injured Texas peace officers and first responders

Among the honorees are two Kilgore firefighters, Kyle Perkins and Cory Galloway, who lost their lives in a training accident Jan. 25. More...

Inmates start trash can fire at jail Inmates start trash can fire at jail

One jail deputy received medical treatment for smoke inhalation and no inmates were injured as a result of the fire. More...

City allocates hotel-motel room tax to visitor groups

As part of the city council More...

KC Fire Academy to dedicate monument

Kilgore College Fire Academy officials and students will dedicate a monument on Thursday in honor of the two City of Kilgore firemen who lost their lives on the campus in January. More...

KC Industrial Maintenance gets new facility

Kilgore College officials hosted a grand opening celebration Tuesday for the college's new Industrial Maintenance Technology Shop Building in Longview. The ceremony was held at an overhead door entrance of the new building, located at 326 S. More...

Advice & Entertainment

Hurt caused by old flame still burns 26 years later

DEAR ABBY JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: When I started my freshman year of college, I was a loner. I had low self-esteem, the result of a disability I was born with. On the first day of school I noticed "Will," who was also a freshman. I thought he was cute. More...

Keloids are scars that don't know when to stop growing

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What can be done for a very bothersome scar on a teenager's leg? -- L.M. ANSWER: If you could be a trifle more specific, I could be sure if my answer applies to you. If it doesn't, write me again. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) If you find a situation confusing or difficult to resolve in the a.m., try again in the afternoon. You could find that at that point people can hear you more clearly. More...

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Obituaries

JON STEPHEN

Steve passed from this earth on September 7, 2009, at Country Place Village in Kilgore, Texas, where he had been a resident for some time. More...

SHARRON ELAINE ELLISON

Mrs. Sharron Elaine Ellison, 66, of Overton, passed away on Sept. 7, 2009, in Tyler. Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Pearl Cemetery with Dr. Willie Clarke officiating. More...

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