Wildats Fail to Finish Drives in Hallsville Loss
The Wildcats’ football team moved the ball well at times but too many miscues helped Hallsville secure a 49-3 homecoming victory Friday night. The Wildcats lost a fumble on the Hallsville 5 yard line, had a punt blocked and an interception returned for touchdowns, had another interception, missed two field goals and turned the ball over on downs twice. The Wildcats, 0-7 overall and 0-4 in district, host Pine Tree Friday. SS vs Hallsville SS vs Hallsville SS vs Hallsville SS vs Hallsville SS vs Hallsville SS vs Hallsville SS vs...
read moreAnimal of the Week: Blue the Chow Mix
Blue is a female, 10 month old Chow mix. All other breeds she may be mixed with cannot be confirmed, as she appears to contain a mix of many different breeds, with Chow being the most prominant. Blue was found along with a now adopted Pit Bull mix on the intersection of Church and Park Streets. Both dogs wore collars with no tags and appeared to be travelling together. The Animal Shelter has concluded that Blue and the adopted Pit were dumped by their previous owner. Blue attended the off-site adoption on Saturday, October 10 and received...
read moreAnimals of the Week: Mascots Lil John and Gracie
Animal Shelter mascots Lil John and Gracie are owned by the officers of the Animal Shelter. Lil John is owned by Officer Brandi Blanch, and Gracie is owned by Officer Annie DeWolfe. Gracie is a 8-9 month old Border Collie and Heeler mix, while Lil John is a 7-8 month old Great Dane and Bloodhound mix. Gracie was the first to be adopted by a member of the Animal Shelter after she was found on East Park street as a recently born puppy. “She was dumped behind a lady’s fence who had two older dogs,” Officer DeWolfe said....
read moreMother, Daughter Complete “1K Before K” Program
Mother La Tarra Young and 5 year old daughter Serenity Young are the first to complete the 1K Before K Program. The 1K Before K Program challenges parents to read 1,000 books to their children before Kindergarten. Young and her daughter started the program last March, which meant they had to work fast to meet reach the 1,000 milestone before Serenity began Kindergarten. “Her daughter loves to read,” Rita Taylor, Family & Community Engagement Specialist said. ” They read probably seven or eight books a day. So she really...
read moreWendy’s Construction Nears Completion
The new Wendy’s establishment located on Industrial Drive off Interstate-30 is entering the final stages of construction. Foundation and structure have been completed, and parking remains incomplete while construction vehicles are on scene. The facade is well underway, and the Wendy’s sign was raised today, October 8. A full staff has already been hired in preparation for the opening date.
read moreAnimal of the Week: Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin is a one to two year old Pocket Pit Bull. Her name came after the Animal Shelter Officers took note of her ” punk rock star” look. She was found running loose on I-30 at Broadway ST and taken to the Animal Shelter on October 1. She was found with a pink collar around her neck and she has yet to be claimed by anyone. She has tested negative for heartworms. “She hasn’t had any obediance training,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “She’s really shy at first but she gets along well...
read moreAnimal of the Week: Shelby
Shelby is a ten month old Vizula mix. Shelby was taken in by the Animal Shelter after she was dumped on the doorstep of the Shelter and chained to the outside post two weeks ago. “I came back with a truck full of dogs and she was sitting there on the chain,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “I knew she was nervous because she barked at me and ran off to the end of her chain, but after she realized that I wasn’t going to hurt her she came to me.” Shelby tested negative on heart worms. She also has a...
read moreDrivers Enjoy Lower Gas Prices
With oil prices down, gas prices have now fallen as low as $1.95 a gallon at places such as the the Shamrock #1 Stop on Industrial Dr. and Wal-Mart Supercenter. Other gas stations are as low as $1.96 and $1.97, but some are still at the $2.00 range. Gas prices fell a cent over the course of one day. Current prices are almost as low as they were this time last year.
read moreAdoptable Animal of the Week: Lilly
Lilly is a two month old Labrador mix. She is suspected to be mixed with a Retriever or Shepard breed. Lilly was found two weeks ago on August 18th when Animal Control Officers were releasing a wild animal back into the countryside at Lake Sulphur Springs. “We were actually releasing one of our own wildlife critters, and there she was running around someone’s truck and boat trailer,” Animal Shelter Officer Brandi Blanch said. “I think somebody dumped her, because she came running to us. She was like...
read moreAnimal of the Week: Sweetie the Chihuahua
Sweetie, a Chihuahua mix, is between two and three months old. She still has all of her baby teeth. She was surrendered by her previous owners to the Animal Shelter on August 21. Officers of the Shelter believe Sweetie is also mixed with Terrier. She is a very curious and adventurous animal, prone to exploring the Shelter whenever able. “She gets along with pretty much everything,” Animal Shelter Officer Brandi Blanch said. “She’s very friendly, very loving, a cute little dog, and she’s available for...
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