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HAVING A BALL

Two-Step beats $50,000 goal
By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com
Pam DeCeault learned something new about herself at the Texas Two-Step Saturday night: yes, she will swallow a live goldfish if it helps raise money for the Boys & Girls Club and Habitat for Humanity. More...

Sheriff to test online system fighting theft

By AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

The Monday morning Gregg County Commissioners’ Court approved the request that may help county Sheriffs keep a better watch on crime. The court accepted a donation from Danmark Operating Company to the Sheriff ’s Office. More...

Doctors confirm neuroblastoma diagnosis for boy

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

In the past two weeks, Haley Linkinhoker and her family have become far too familiar with neuroblastoma. A malignant cancer, the disease occurs in approximately one out of 100,000 infants and children, most commonly diagnosed before age 5. More...

KILGOROUND

BILL WOODALL

JUST WHEN WE GET to feeling smug about our commitment to the Boys and Girls Club, along come Pam DeCeault and Ronnie Spradlin. More...

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Our World

Highest bidder can take the cake at Gregg Home 2011 fundraiser

By AUSTIN KING
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Prizes are in abundance at this year’s annual Gregg Home for the Aged fundraiser auction. Participants in the auction will have the option to play bingo for items, as well as attend the live auction afterwards. More...

Yearbook students earn top award

By AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Yearbooks are produced by hard-working students across the nation. The dedication of these students allows their fellow classmates, staff, friends and the world remember the school year forever. More...

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Bruce McMillan Jr. Memorial Library in Overton closed Monday and began moving from the existing library on East South Street to its new building on Commerce Street. More...

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School news

KC schedules slate of free safety courses

Kilgore College will offer 11 free safety classes in February and March. More...

Lamar Medal presented to ETBU benefactors

MARSHALL — Long-time benefactors of East Texas Baptist University were awarded the 2012 Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Tyler residents Joseph Z. and Louise H. More...

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Breaking News - 2/2/2012 12:08 PM

Kilgore High sports now 3A

To compete in district including Henderson, Gilmer
By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

For the first time in decades, Kilgore High School’s athletic teams will compete at the Class 3A level. Sabine, West Rusk, Overton, and Leverett's Chapel remained unchanged, classification-wise, under the new UIL realignment. More...

One hospitalized after Tuesday night fire

By AUSTIN KING

Kilgore Fire Department officials are investigating the cause of a Tuesday night blaze on Gulf-Hercules Road that sent one person to the Parkland Burn Center in Dallas. More...

County prepares possible election

By AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

At Monday’s Gregg County Commissioners’ Court Meeting, the court approved conducting a possible Joint Primary Election with the Democratic and Republican parties with a possible date of April 3. More...

Chamber plans to make waves Feb. 7

By JAMES DRAPER
news1@kilgorenewsherald.com

As the ocean churns, waves surge forward -- according to sea legends, it is the ninth wave that is greater than any other before. More...

Kilgore firefighters put to the test in rounds of ‘Amazing Training’

BY AUSTIN KING
news2@kilgorenewsherald.com

Tuesday would not be the average training day for Kilgore Fire Departments. Instead, companies of local firefighters embarked on their own version of the popular reality competition television show "The Amazing Race." More...

Daily Digest

KILGORE

SUNDAY MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH will celebrate Black History Month with a special Pack a Pew service on Sunday Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Charles Gray of Fredonia Baptist Church. Host pastor is Rev. Lesly Smith. More...

OVERTON

OVERTON ROTARY CLUB District 5830 meets Fridays at noon in Overton Community Center, 601 Meadowbrook, in City Park. More...

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Advice & Entertainment

GUEST OPINION

A lament for linemen
DON NEWBURY

No, this isn’t about Super Bowl “grunt” players “duking it out” in the football trenches. More...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Laryngitis not cause of all voice problems
DR. PAUL G. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: One doesn’t hear or read often about my problem, which was diagnosed by a speech therapist. It’s spasmodic dysphonia. It started about a year ago. Sometimes it worsens in the evening hours or when I get upset. More...

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Sports

Five KHS players sign letters of intent

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

Five Kilgore High School football players made their college destinations official Wednesday morning in front of a packed house at the KHS athletic department offices, including running back Ladarius Anthony. More...

Kilgore trio named to TSWA 4A all-state team

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

There are several versions of high school football “all-state” teams, but the one that carries the most weight is the one voted upon by the sports writers who actually cover and watch the games. More...

Cardinals take two from West Rusk

By MITCH LUCAS
sports@kilgorenewsherald.com

District 21-2A’s basketball race is shaping up to be one of the area’s best, and Sabine and West Rusk didn’t disappoint Friday night. More...

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Newest website updates:

Candidate corrects errant endorsements - 2012-05-24 16:05
Agricultural and rural organizations announce support for Rep. Simpson - 2012-05-24 10:03
City surveys residents on quality of life - 2012-05-23 17:02
Council commits to purchase country club - 2012-05-23 14:25
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Endorses Republican State Rep. Chuck Hopson for Re-Election - 2012-05-22 15:41
Kilgore News Herald endorses Tommy Merritt - 2012-05-21 16:51
Joe Barber - 2012-05-21 14:19
Rep. David Simpson releases list of over 1,000 endorsements - 2012-05-21 10:25
Customer killed in accident at East Texas Lumber - 2012-05-18 16:54
Kilgore man shot to death in Longview Tuesday - 2012-05-16 17:31