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A Crime So Fun, It’s Criminal: “The Fatal Fifties Affair” Hits Hemphill

HEMPHILL, TX — Put on your poodle skirts and leather jackets—there’s a mystery brewing at the vineyard. The Hemphill Little Theater, in partnership with Pineywoods Vineyard and Vicious Fire Kooken, has announced a special "Dinner & A Show" interactive event: The Fatal Fifties Affair. Scheduled for two nights only, February 20 and 21, the event promises an immersive evening of 1950s nostalgia, suspense, and fine dining. An Interactive Experience This isn't your typical sit-bac

Sabine County

J Sharp

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Newton County Judge -Candidate Interview: Lee Fillyaw

Mr. Fillyaw is running for Newton County Judge against Incumbent Ronnie Cochran. Fillyaw talks about his vision for Newton County and priorities that need to be addressed for Newton County to succeed.

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J Sharp

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Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute Coming to Rusk

RUSK, Texas — The community of Rusk will soon have the opportunity to honor America’s fallen service members as The American Veterans Traveling Tributes' (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute makes a stop in Cherokee County. The tribute will be on display at 5592 State Highway 110, Rusk, TX 75785, in partnership with Branded by Christ Cowboy Church. Organizers say the double-sided replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands 6 feet tall and stretches 8

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Obituaries

Obituary of Shaun Shakeel Scott

July 3, 2008 - February 10, 2026 Shaun Shakeel Scott, 17, of Dallas, Texas departed this life on Tuesday February 10, 2026. Obituary for Shaun Shakeel Scott, is forthcoming. Services for Shaun Shakeel Scott, are currently pending. Services for Shaun Shakeel Scott, are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3031 / www.colemans

Obituary of Jesse Cole Biscamp, Sr.

March 28, 2000 - February 11, 2026 Jesse Cole Biscamp, Sr., 25 of Kirbyville passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm prior to service. Born March 28, 2000, in Beaumont, Texas to Jayson Biscamp and Penny (Baylor), he spent most of his childhood growing up in Kirbyville until 2012 when he moved to

Obituary of Barnie Gail Denson

September 10, 1940 - February 10, 2026 Barnie Gail Denson 85 of Buna passed away, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his home. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, SAturday, February 14, 2026 at the funeral home. Born September 27, 1940 in Scott County, MS, he joined the US Navy and later worked as a welder. He was a resident of Buna, TX for over 50 years. He

Obituary of Robbie Lou Ainsworth

March 29, 1935 - February 11, 2026 Robbie Lou Gibson Ainsworth, 90 of Kirbyville passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Avalon Nursing Home. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Antioch cemetery in Buna. Visitation will begin at 1 pm prior to service. Born March 29, 1935 in rural San Augustine County to Amos Jefferson Gibson and Effie Mae (Ray) Gibson, she was a resident of Kirbyville for

Obituary of Mary Seese

October 13, 1928 — February 8, 2026 Mary Margaret Seese, 97, of Brookeland, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 peacefully at her residence. A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, she was a resident of Brookeland for the past seven years, moving from Sunset Heights, Ohio. Mary was born on October 13, 1928 to John Paul Miller and Bessie Raper. A devoted Christian, she was a member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, a member of the Eastern Star, and the Sunset Heights Fir

Obituary of Jayden Christian Roberts

July 31, 2010 - February 6, 2026 Jayden Christian Roberts, 15 of Call passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Funeral service will be 11 am, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with cremation to follow. Visitation will begin at 10 am prior to service. Jayden was born July 31, 2010 in Port Arthur, Texas to John Richard Roberts, Jr. and Amber Greiner. He is survived by his parents; siblings, Emily Pitnam, Bryden Michael Munselle, Grace R

Obituary of Katherine Ann "Pat" Harman

January 14, 1940 - February 9, 2026 Katherine Ann “Pat” Harman, 86, of Ivanhoe, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born January 14, 1940, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Les and Ruth Depew. Pat was a longtime member of the Hillister Assembly of God Church, where her love was not only shown for her Lord and Savior but also for the church and her church family. She was a devoted homemaker with an unwavering dedication to raising her daughter, Kimberly. She wa

Obituary of Richard Lee French

October 24, 1952 — February 8, 2026 Richard French, 73 of Jasper passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 peacefully at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Richard was born on October 24, 1952 in Baytown, Texas to Roy “Dick” French & June Day Jenkins. A resident of Buna, he moved to Jasper in the last four years. He loved to

Obituary of Shirley Campbell Presley

October 16, 1946 - February 5, 2026 Shirley Presley, 79 of Conway, AR passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Monday, February 9, 2026 at Gateway Tabernacle in Kirbyville with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm prior to service. She was born October 16, 1946 to Jim Jones and Willie (Free) in Coahoma, MS. She is survived by son, Gordon Campbell and Jennifer of Conway, AR; daughters, Donna Zeigler and Bubba of Call; Mar

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