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Local firm plans new development

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
In a chicken-or-egg conundrum, economic development and infrastructure both have to come first. More...

Laird Hill, Marshall hit by mailbox bomber; reward upped to $10,000

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Local mail bombing incidents have spoiled mail and soured relations with at least one postal customer - and Laird Hill has joined the ranks of East Texas communities targeted by a suspected mail bomber. More...

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News

Kilgore man jailed for assaulting police officer

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

A disorderly conduct call escalated to assault on a public service after a Kilgore man resisted arrest Thursday. Abner Carroll Hughes II remained in the city jail Friday awaiting arraignment. He was charged with assaulting a public servant. More...

Oklahoman guilty in dogfighting conspiracy

U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced this week said a 59-year-old Stilwell, Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges in the Eastern District of Texas. Jerry L. More...

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Lifestyles

Hi-Steppers take New York

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Start spreadin’ the news: the Kilgore High School High Steppers seniors marked their spring break with the traditional trip to New York, New York. More...

A Word Please

by June Casagrande

On a recent Sunday, as the Los Angeles Marathon overran a number of streets on which I wanted to drive, I marveled at the marathoners. More...

She loves life

CHITCHAT CORNER LINDA K. BALLARD

ATTITUDE has a lot to do with everything and for Monetta Nobles her attitude has worked beautifully for her throughout a lifetime. This young-at-heart woman will be celebrating her 100th birthday this Saturday. More...

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Obituaries

MARIE INEZ SURIANO ADKINS

Graveside Services for Marie Adkins, 77 of Kilgore are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Hallsville City Cemetery with Brother Jeff Yarbrough officiating. Mrs. More...

ELOISE GREEN

Services for Eloise Green, 85, of Kilgore will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 29, 2010 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Reverend Ralph Rudy officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. More...

JEFF MCCRANIE

Visitation for Mr. Jeff McCranie, 41, of Kilgore will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, March 26, 2010 at Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. More...

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Centenarian Kay honored by Beta Sigma Phi

FIRST LADY OF KILGORE

Bonnie Jackson Kay was born on Sept. 2, 1908, and has celebrated her 101st birthday. Last night she was named the 62nd First Lady of Kilgore. More...

Cost estimate for fixing Rabbit Creek line now at $3.3 million

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Rabbit Creek Trunk Main sewer repair or replacement project is still up for debate. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, a request for studies leading up to a $3 million upgrade or partial replacement on the line was tabled. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

SURELY YOU’VE BEEN itching to participate in Kilgore school district’s facilities study commission. It’s not too late. YOU’D be welcomed at the committee meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Kilgore Heights auditorium. 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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Business

EAST TEXAS OIL AND GAS

DEVELOPMENTAL Anderson County The Flynn Well No.1 will be drilled by Brooks Petroleum Co. in the Elkhart (Woodbine) Field. This well will be located 6.6 miles southwest from Elkhart in the Gossett, J Survey, A-308 to a depth of 7,000-feet. More...

Time for “Spring Cleaning” of your investments

WILBUR F. YATES FINANCIAL FOCUS

Spring is here — time to spruce up your house, get rid of clutter and get things organized. But this year, go beyond your home and yard when you do your spring cleaning and look for ways to rejuvenate your investment portfolio. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

JEAN LAIRD MASTER GARDENER

Dear friends and fellow gardeners, More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  No matter which way you go, others seem to want the impossible. The good news is you are resourceful. The bad news is you only have a limited amount of energy. Talks resolve little. More...

Bear the fruit God has created you to produce

MINISTER’S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. More...

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Sports

Soccer 'Dogs win again

Will host North Dallas Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in 4A fourth-round game
By MITCH LUCAS

The Kilgore High School boys soccer program is reaching rarified air now. More...

Kilgore’s Torrence burning up the track

By JOE SHERK Special to the News Herald

Kilgore native Steve Torrence doesn’t mind trying something new, but he’s nevertheless a little apprehensive about what lies ahead this weekend at zMAX Dragway near Charlotte, N.C. More...

Bulldogs edge Pitt, 2-1, to advance

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

It was perhaps the most dramatic finish to a soccer game in recent memory for the Kilgore High School boys, a win that, maybe fittingly, sent the Bulldogs the farthest they’ve been in the playoffs in six years. More...

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School news

Kilgore Together urges MLMS students to avoid smoking

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Kicking butts was a top priority at Maude Laird Middle School Wednesday. More than 70 MLMS sixth grade students in the Let's Stay Drug-Free group led by Shannon Miller visually demonstrated the impact of lost lives in Texas daily. More...

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