Smokey Is Still Searching For His Forever Home!
Smokey Hearts of Live Animal Rescue Smokey is still searching for his forever home! Smokey is a mysterious dog with just enough personality for any dog owner to handle. He is a master of disguise, virtually unidentifiable after a haircut! Smokey likes to act like he is too cool for humans, but he’s a big teddy bear once he warms up to you. He behaves himself on a leash and does enjoy going for walks, but prefers to do the...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 22, 2019 – May 28, 2019
May 22nd Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 4870 near Winnsboro; at approximately 2:54 a.m. William Luscomb, 38, of Yantis, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Deputies were dispatched to Winding Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 5:46 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Known actors were in the reporting party’s residence without authorization. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2610 near Mineola, at approximately 9:52...
SSISD Summer Sports Camps Coming Up
The first of the SSISD Summer Sports Camps concludes Thursday (May 30) as it’s day three of the Wildcat Football Camp for boys entering third through the seventh grade at the Multipurpose Building. Baseball Camp is next week Tuesday through Thursday in the Multipurpose Building. There will be two baseball camps, one for boys entering first through the third grade and one for those entering the fourth through the ninth grade. The...
SSHS Coaching Changes Numerous This Spring
It’s been a spring of change for the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ coaching staffs and Athletic Director Greg Owens indicates more changes may be on the way. Here’s what the School Board has approved and been advised of so far. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness has retired from coaching but will continue to teach at the high school. Bailey Dorner has been approved as Lady Cats Volleyball Coach to replace Maness....
Tradin’ Post for Thursday, May 30th, 2019
For Sale: (A list of six items.) #1.) Wooden bar stools for $20.00. #2.) A sewing machine in a cabinet for $50.00. #3.) A large decorative mirror with a gold frame for $40.00. #4.) An antique buffet or storage cabinet for $200.00. #5.) A large formal dinning room set. #6.) Several small tables and shelf units. And many other items for sale. Call for more details. 903-348-9585. Needing: someone to do general yard work… to clean...
Weaver Cemetery Memorial Day June 2
The Weaver Cemetery Association will meet at 11 a.m. on June 2, 2019, at the Weaver Baptist Church. All who have loved ones there, or an interest in the Weaver Cemetery, are encouraged to attend. Services will be followed by a covered dish lunch in the church dining hall. A Memorial roll call will be conducted to honor those that have died and been buried in the Weaver Cemetery since last year’s Memorial Day Service. The cemetery had...
PJC Offering Sports Camps This Summer
Several of the Paris Junior College athletic programs are offering summer camps, starting in June and continuing in August. The Dragons All-American Boys Basketball Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 10-13 in the Hunt Center. Campers will receive a t-shirt and basketball and daily lunch. Instructors will include PJC men’s basketball coaches and players. The cost is $120, though group and employee discounts are available....
Wildcat Football Camp Opens Three-Day Run on Tuesday Night
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said 42 boys attended day one of the Wildcat Football Camp Tuesday evening (May 28) from 6 until 8 p.m. inside the Multipurpose Building. The camp is designed for boys who will be entering third through the seventh grade this fall. He said it was a really good group considering that there were some conflicts with camp Tuesday night. Coach Owens hopes five or six more kids will come to camp Wednesday...
