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Spradlin seeks mayor job

Bobby Hale files for Spradlin’s council seat
By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
Political dominoes are tumbling as locals gear up for the 2010 general city election set for May 8. Local businessman and current Place 4 council member Ronnie Spradlin threw his hat in the ring for mayor Tuesday. More...

Kinsey to run for KISD Place 6

Jimmy Kinsey, a graduate of Kilgore High School, Tuesday announced he plans to seek the school board Place 6 position currently held by Guy Hargrave. More...

Badge issue tabled for ETRA

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

“We don’t need no stinkin’ badges.” Yet. More...

Two arrested, one charged in bar shooting

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Two employees of Wild Things have been arrested in connection with the Jan. 30 shooting death of Ilonzo McGregor, 27, of Henderson. More...

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News

Hopson honored by Texas for Lawsuit Reform

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

HENDERSON - Texas state Rep. Chuck Hopson (R.-Jacksonville) was honored for his representation by the Texans for Lawsuit Reform. More...

AUTO REPAIR NEEDS REPAIR

Unknown cause leaves Kilgore business in ashes

A Kilgore business suffered significant damage Monday on South Henderson Blvd. Capt. Ramon Coven, Kilgore Fire Department said a response by all Kilgore fire stations occurred at 5:55 p.m. to Kilgore Automotive, located at 2821 S. Henderson Blvd. More...

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Obituaries

MICHEAL CARL MOSELEY

Funeral services for Elder Micheal Carl Mosley, 47 of Winona are set for Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. More...

HENRY ALLEN BUDD JEPSON

Henry Allen (Budd) Jepson, 89, of Overton, died Feb. 6,, 2010, at Hospice of East Texas, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 8, 6 to 8 p.m., at Burrows Overton Funeral Home, with services to be held Tuesday, Feb. More...

EMMA NELL JOHNS

Services for Emma Nell Johns, 77, lifetime Kilgorite, will be ten a.m., Friday, February 12, 2010 at Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Doctor David Handley officiating. Burial will follow in Danville Cemetery. Mrs. More...

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Weather-related traffic problems less severe than feared

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Heavy snowfall leaves a lovely mess behind

Power out, schools and streets closed, trash pick-up delayed

Temperatures near or above freezing for much of the snow event may have minimized snow depth and damage More...

SINGING IS HER PASSIOIN

Sabine student selected for Texas All-State Choir

Singing in choir since the sixth grade, one Sabine High School senior has reached her goal, performing in the Texas All-State Choir. More...

After-hours club to get more scrutiny

By BILL WOODALL knhedit@kilgorenewsherald.com

Ilfonso McGregor, a 27- year-old from Henderson, was shot and killed in the wee hours of Jan. 30. The shooting at Wild Things, an after-hours club, near the county line west of Kilgore, was not the first at that establishment. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

WE, TOO, HAVE enjoyed quite enough of winter. We remind ourselves this morning that pitchers and catchers report to spring training in about a week. More...

Daily Digest

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY All Parents of a K.H.S. Junior are invited to attend “After Prom meeting, Monday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 in the K.H.S. Library. For more information call 903-984- 4594. More...

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Sports

Are happy days here again?

Young and talented KHS lineup might just bring ‘good old days’ back
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

There was a time when Kilgore High School’s softball program ruled its district, and was a practical lock to do well every year. More...

SOCCER OPENS DISTRICT THIS WEEK

Kilgore girls soccer coach Amanda Farmer (left) looks on from the sidelines during her team’s 1-0 win over Jacksonville Friday. More...

Kilgore College sweeps Panola

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Winning is simply becoming habit for the programs at Kilgore College in the new calendar year, as both teams continue to have success in their respective Region XIV Conference schedules. More...

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School news

KIS GEOGRAPHY BEE

Kilgore Intermediate School 5th graders participated in the National Geography Bee on January 15. Wade Trull was the first place winner and Austin Gibson finished in second place. More...

MLMS NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY

Ginger Hale’s nutrition and aerobics class at Maude Laird Middle School celebrated the National Wear Red Day, sponsored by the American Heart Association by getting students and faculty alike to More...

EAST TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

East Texas Christian School Elementary 3rd Six Weeks Honor Roll

A Honor Roll First Grade Graham Parmelee Distinguished Ehtan Jamerson Josiah Alexander Distinguished Naomi Weller Isaac Hill Megan Anderson Alexander Clark Abygayle Garrison Second Grade Alison Rashidi Hope Poulter Carson Parmelee Third Grade Garr More...

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