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April 28, 2010 / Front Page

Relay sheltered from economic rain

Weather shortens annual event; donations still near $100,000

By AARON MAY news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Spirits ran strong even though the Relay for Life walk was cut short due to bad weather Friday night at the Kilgore Youth Sports Complex. More...

Kilgore native trains fire fighters for the military

By DONA FAIR for the News Herald

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE — Most boys dream of being a fireman at some point in their young lives. The hat, the truck, the noise, the excitement, the danger. It all adds up to the ultimate job full of adventure and heroics. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

Ways to quiet snoring

YOUR HEALTH

DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My sweetheart snores so loudly that it upsets both his and my sleep. How do you help someone with this terrible problem? -- F.F. More...

HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010

JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Work directly with one individual rather than on your own. Yes, you are resourceful, but you also might want the support and more ideas. Seek out creative people and experts. Unexpected news comes forward. More...

The town with an alias

BOB BOWMAN’S EAST TEXAS

Omen, a small community of about 150 souls, may be the only town in East Texas that once went by an alias. More...

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Sports

KC holds open tryouts for men's basketball

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com Anyone who'd like a shot at being a member of the Kilgore College men's basketball team has one this Saturday. Coach Brian Hoberecht's Rangers will hold open tryouts on Saturday, with More...

Shepherd has career day for MSU against ’Bama

Chitwood named ASC East pitcher of week

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

His team didn’t come out on top, but Kilgore’s own Jaron Shepherd did everything in his power to pull out a win. More...

Kilgore, Sabine preparing for regionals

Sabine’s Gadson wants repeat

By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Can lightning strike twice? Sabine’s Ashley Gadson sure hopes so. And her teammates, and track standouts at Kilgore, plan to make their performances count this week. More...

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School news

KISD trustee hopefuls meet one last time

Forum hosted by Methodist you offers city council hopefuls chance for introductions

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Students and voters alike listened with interest as school board candidates sounded off on the issues that concern them in Sunday’s candidate forum at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. More...

Turk, Woodruff honored at college

The Kilgore College Fine Arts Department will present a piano concerto in memory of two longtime KC music supporters May 9. The concert will be in memory of Concerto Circle supporters John Turk and Bert Woodruff. More...

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C of C team woos nat’l convention

By J. LOUISE LARSON news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

Get the red carpet ready – the nation’s chamber ambassadors are coming to Kilgore. The Kilgore Chamber of Commerce was the successful bidder for the 2012 convention of the National Association of Chamber Ambassadors. More...

Tank blast kills New London woman

A 24-year-old New London woman was killed and her 24-year-old companion was injured when an oil tank exploded near New London Monday morning. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

VICKIE RAYMOND tells us many of you have expressed interest in her effort to restore Moriah Cemetery to the public’s awareness and to make it a little more presentable. More...

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News

DOUBLE VICTORY

Brooklyn Maxwell, 3 1/2 years old, recently attended the second annual Kilgore Twirl and Dance Contest, hosted by the Kilgore High School Twirlers. Brooklyn entered the twirling and dance competition, both in the kindergarten-first grade category. More...

KEDC honored for professionalism

Kilgore Economic Development Corporation Thursday was one of 35 communities to receive an award of recognition from the Texas Economic Development Council for economic excellence. More...

CHECK FOR BOYS, GIRLS CLUB

Members of the Beta Gamma Psi Sorority presented a check for $2,000 to Ronnie Spradlin, a representative for the Boys and Girls Club of America office in Kilgore. More...

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Obituaries

MELISSA KAY HELSEL WILLIAMS

Graveside services for Melissa Kay Helsel Williams, 24, New London, are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 28 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near New London with the Reverend Tony Lewis officiating under the direction of Cottle Pearson Funeral More...

ROBERT BLASINGAME

Robert Blasingame, 63, of Kilgore, Texas went to be with his Lord Monday, April 26, 2010 after a lengthly illness. Robert was born March 9, 1947 to Dave and Annie Blasingame. More...

GEORGIA EVERETT

Graveside services for Georgia Lucille Everett, 91, Chapel Hill, were Tuesday, April 27 at Williams Cemetery with Rev. Mike Ford officiating under direction of Cottle- Pearson Funeral Home, Overton. More...

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