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Deaths Of Dozens Of Geese Under Investigation

Oklahoma Game Wardens are investigating after finding sacks filled with 52 snow geese carcasses. Officials found them dumped along the Indian Nation Turnpike near Antlers. Someone had shot the geese without harvesting the meat. Anyone with information should call Operation Game Thief at 800-522-8039. They are offering a cash reward.

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Head Of Carter County Non-Profit Sentenced For Embezzlement

The former executive director of the Carter County non-profit MORE Foundation, Roslyn Melodie Haile, 64, of Ardmore, has been sentenced for embezzling nearly $430,000. The money came from the organization’s bank accounts for personal use between 2017 and mid-2021. The court also convicted Haile of Income Tax Fraud. She was …

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Wood County Jail Inmate Dies

Jailers found a Wood County inmate unresponsive on Thursday and began life-saving measures. EMS arrived and transported the inmate to U.T. Health-Quitman, where the inmate was pronounced deceased. The cause of death is undetermined at this time, and they are withholding the name until they notify the family. The deceased …

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Mt Vernon Man Jailed In Titus County

  Deputies arrested 31-year-old Rakeem D. Chandler of Mt. Vernon on warrants for Burglary of a Habitation, Forgery, and Credit Card Abuse. At the last report, he was in the Titus County Jail.

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Hopkins County Jail Bookings

  Hopkins County arrested Joseph Dalton Dodson and Renee Leigh Dodson on multiple felony charges. Deputies booked them for Possession of more than four but less than 200 grams of a Controlled Substance and three counts of Abandoning or Endangering a Child. They also charged Joseph with Violating his Parole. …

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Mt Pleasant Theft Suspects Identified

  UPDATE Titus County identified the suspects! We couldn’t have done it without the community we serve. Thank you! We need your help identifying the two individuals pictured! They acquired someone’s debit card information and purchased over $2,000 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s! They left in a black single-cab Dodge …

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Hopkins County Commissioners Meet Monday

TIME: 9:00 A.M. DATE: Monday, March 25, 2024 PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs. Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag AMERICAN FLAG: TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One …

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‘The Bridges Of Madison County’ Musical At A&M-Commerce

COMMERCE, TX—The Texas A&M University-Commerce Opera Ensemble is thrilled to announce its upcoming musical production of “The Bridges of Madison County.” This theatrical experience promises to captivate audiences with its lush music and heartfelt drama. This compelling production takes the stage at Finney Concert Hall in the Music Building from …

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Marrion County Investigator Lost Everything

Jefferson is rallying together Friday to support a Marion County investigator and his family who lost everything in a house fire last week. After a blaze broke out in the Marion County Investigator’s home, the community hosts a hamburger lunch benefiting Chuck Rogers and their family. The fire destroyed the …

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Little Rascals Rob Bank

The FBI arrested three young boys suspected of robbing a bank while on spring break in Houston. Investigators said the suspects are 11, 12 and 16 years old. They walked into a Wells Fargo bank last week and demanded money from the teller. They got away on foot with an …

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Paris Police Report For Thursday, March 21

Debra Jean Brown At 1:20 Wednesday morning, officers arrested Debra Jean Brown, 56, for an outstanding warrant for Motion to Revoke Probation for DWI 3rd. Brown was arrested at the Probation office, booked, and taken to the county jail. Bruce Lee Freelen | Ashley Nicole Hensler Officers stopped a vehicle …

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Allergy Season Is Here

  This week marks the official start of spring, and as temperatures settle in, the season brings an unwanted guest: allergies. More than 25% of Americans – approximately 80 million people — suffer from seasonal allergies, which can range from a mild nuisance to a near-debilitating issue, according to the …

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Gas Station Destroyed After Pursuit

A police pursuit in Hugo as the result of a hit and run crash ended up with the  driver crashing into the Hill & Son service station at the corner of Ward and West Jackson streets. State troopers say the store was completely demolished and there was major damage to …

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Sulphur Springs, Rains Schools Close For Eclipse

  Sulphur Springs Independent School District named Monday, April 8, a school holiday for students and staff because of the once-in-a-lifetime eclipse. The school district said solar eclipse glasses are available for students to purchase to support the Sulphur Springs ISD science department. Rains Independent School District said they would …

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Titus County Sheriff’s Seeks Fugitive

Titus County wants 51-year-old Ramiro Estupinan Saucedo for the felony offense of Invasive Visual Recording. The charges stem from an alleged offense that occurred in Titus County around mid-2019. Upon Saucedo’s activities were discovered, he is believed to have fled to Mexico, abandoning family, property, and other ties to Titus …

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Titus County Jail Bookings

Roman Bernabe, Jr., was arrested in Titus County Wednesday for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. They also charged him with Violation of his Parole. Deputies arrested Rakeem Dreon Chandler in Titus County. He’s charged with Burglary of a Habitation and Forgery of a Financial Instrument. At last report, …

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Jacksonville College Eliminates Basketball Programs

Jacksonville College, the only Christian Junior College in Texas, will end its men’s and women’s basketball programs at the end of the current academic year. In a statement released Wednesday, College President David Erickson said the administration and board of trustees decided to provide the best opportunity for long-term financial …

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2024 State Fair Of Texas Contest Guides Now Available

DALLAS – March 20, 2024 – Texans, it is time to showcase your talent and creativity – the 2024 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts and Cooking Contest Guides are now available for download at BigTex.com/CreativeArts.  A time-honored tradition since the Fair began more than 137 years ago, the State Fair’s …

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Justiss Elementary School Talent Showcase

  The Talent Showcase at Justiss Elementary was a vibrant display of the diverse talents possessed by the students this year. From soulful singing performances to captivating dance routines and impressive displays of musical prowess, the event truly celebrated creativity and skill. Let’s take a closer look at the lineup …

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Paris Police Report For Wednesday, March 20

Bradlyn Kyle Thompson Tuesday, officers arrested Bradlyn Kyle Thompson, 33, after stopping him for an outstanding warrant out of Delta County. Officers were watching for him after a tip that he was in the Paris area. They stopped and arrested him on the warrant, and an inventory of Thompson’s vehicle …

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