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	HS alum Pippin part of history at Paris Junior College
	Honors Northeast Scholars win four Caldwell Essay Awards
	Pewitt track runs at competitive, rainy Sid Garton Relays in New Boston
Daingerfield FFA attends Area Convention
Daingerfield Chamber holds awards banquet
Daingerfield FFA sweeps Public Speaking Contest

Opinion

DEBBY EFURD

Alexei Navalny’s recent death has been widely publicized in the news. He was an activist combatting corruption in the Russian government.

Eclipse Watch

Jefferson’s community theatre group is sponsoring a gathering at the city’s Lions Park on April 8 to watch one of the rarest events of a lifetime, a solar eclipse.

GARY BORDERS, Texas Press Association

Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

QUINTEN BOYD

Generally, it’s easier to play things safe in life. There are times when the best option is the most prudent.

GARY BORDERS, Texas Press Association

Awildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

DEBBY EFURD

I attended a large meeting this week. It was the first time I attended this particular function.

News

Last week’s election night in Morris County yielded few, if any surprises as local voters filled out their ballots.

	HS alum Pippin part of history at Paris Junior College

Paris Junior College has been naming a Mr. and Miss PJC each spring for decades, but Wednesday night, a tie resulted in a Mr. and Miss... and Miss PJC.

	Honors Northeast Scholars win four Caldwell Essay Awards

Last weekend in College Station, NTCC honors-student essayists won their 33rd, 34th, 35th, and 36th Caldwell essay awards in Texas history.

Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials – and hold them accountable.

The Buzz

Book Sale

The Hughes Springs Area Public Library is holding an ongoing book sale during library hours.

• Lance Wayne Samples of Paris was arrested by Texas DPS officers for driving while intoxicated.

Lifestyle

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce that it has added a special performance by the popular a cappella country music group Home Fre

Eduardo Bautista, Tru Bryant, Haylee Butterfield, Fernando DeJulian, Brentley Ferrell, Tessa Griffin, Luke Hegler, Kalyb Hitt, Tobaris Hooks, Emme Hooper, Presley Howell, Max Irias, Amazing Jones,

Camp County

• US 271 - From FM 3417 to SL 179, resurfacing road. Lane, shoulder closures Cass County

• SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Possible lane closures

9th Grade A Honor Roll

Maddison Babcock, Kaidence Mason, Riyah Nelson, Matie Phillips, Christerpher Toon, Rachael Walker

9TH Grade A/B Honor Roll

One Verse at a Time

Amidst the chaos of daily life in East Texas and beyond, keeping our faith grounded is a challenge.

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

That’s a good question.

Obituaries

Brenda Norwood, 66, passed away Monday, March

Funeral services for Ms. Nellie R. Owens, 88, of Ore City will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 at First Methodist Church of Ore City.

Funeral services for Mrs. Tinca Dragoescu, age 90, of Atlanta, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.

Jeanette (Lee) Lynn was born March 9,1939 and passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. Graveside services at Linden Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Funeral services for Mr. Shelton Haskins, age 25, of Douglassville, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Calvary Tabernacle in Queen City. Burial to follow at St.

Funeral services for Mr. Billy Joe Pearson, age 52, of Naples, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Reeder-Davis Chapel.

Sports

	Pewitt track runs at competitive, rainy Sid Garton Relays in New Boston

The Pewitt track teams spent last Thursday dodging raindrops and searching for medals at the Sid Garton Relays in New Boston. The rains canceled the field events.

Daingerfield was one of five teams at Thursday’s Joe Culpepper Relays in Redwater and the Tiger teams brought home three top-3 finishes.

The Hughes Springs track teams had a solid showing on a rainy day in Linden as they finished with strong performances at Linden-Kildare’s Bill Hines Relays.

Pewitt track opened their season on their home turf Friday afternoon in the annual Doug Sibley-Brahma Relays, looking to get out of the blocks with a strong start to the season.

Recipe Of The Day

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