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A Kilgore woman reported Thursday that someone attempted to scam her and at least two other local women, saying they had “won” a Jamaican lottery. The resident, who did not want the News Herald to publish her name, said she received a telephone call Wednesday evening from a man who advised she had won a lottery. More ... Look around. Times are a little tougher for folks. A number of local families have been able to count on assistance from Helping Hands of Kilgore. Now Helping Hands needs a helping hand. More ... Pain was the topic at the Kilgore Lions Club on Thursday, or at least how to prevent or cure it. Dr. Christopher R. Gratton of Gratton Chiropractic in Kilgore spoke to the Lions of the importance of keeping the bones and joints of the body properly aligned. More ... Are you ready for the big top? Carson & Barnes Circus is coming to Kilgore this month for one day only to help the Lions Club raise money for club projects. The circus will arrive in Kilgore on Monday, Oct. 26, and perform two shows. Joyce Speer, secretary for the Kilgore Lions Club, said the event will be held at Meadowbrook Park with performances at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. More ... The Kilgore High School Bulldogs have begun their district football schedule after going 2-3 in non-district, and head coach and athletic director Mike Vallery told the Kilgore Rotary Club on Wednesday that his young team is going to have to play well every week to contend for a playoff spot. More ... A Kilgore woman was forced from her home on Thursday morning when her house caught fire. Alberta Wilbanks, 96, was at home with her caregiver when they found the fire, said Wilbanks’ pastor, James Boatman of First Pentecostal Church. Boatman said no one was injured in the fire and that Wilbanks will stay with friends until her family arrived in town. More ... The International Economic Development Council Wednesday awarded Kilgore Economic Development Corporation with an award for best website at its annual convention in Reno, Nev. More ... Organizers of last weekend’s dual fundraiser for two local charities expect to pocket around $40,000 for their worthy causes. Kilgore’s Habitat for Humanity and the Boys & Girls Club will split the proceeds of Saturday night’s “Texas Two Step,” held at the Lazy S Ranch party barn courtesy of Sonny and Betty Spradlin. More ... |
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