The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new mobile app for cell phones and tablets. Through the app, residents can submit a tip, call for assistance, get jail information, and obtain information on other services of the sheriff’s office. You can download the app from the Apple App Store …
Read More »Lamar County Investigators Arrest Three On Multiple Felony Charges
Mallic Woodall On Friday, January 26, the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle theft in the Blossom area. The owner reported a Jeep Wrangler missing. A Facebook post was created with the picture of the stolen Jeep. A short time later, an individual located it on FM …
Read More »Cardona Named Recipient Of NFL’s Military Service Award
New England Patriots Joe Cardona, a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve, wins the 2023 Salute to Service Award. Arlington, VA (February 7, 2024) – The NFL and USAA announced Joe Cardona, long snapper for the New England Patriots and MFAN Board Member, as the 13th Annual Salute to …
Read More »CHRISTUS Health Partners With Texas A&M In Sulphur Springs For Rural Medicine Program
Sulphur Springs, TX– CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Sulphur Springs is partnering with Texas A&M University School of Medicine on a rural health initiative that will expose medical students to practicing health care in rural areas and show them the opportunities available. “This is a tremendous opportunity for both our hospital and …
Read More »Oklahoma Legislature Considers Limiting Distance Learning
Oklahoma State CapitolBy a 9-3 vote, the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has approved a proposal limiting when public schools can have virtual instruction days. The legislation mandates that schools use remote learning when there is inclement weather, inadequate staff due to illness, or issues with building maintenance. The bill now …
Read More »New Choctaw Campaign
Several Hall of Fame Athletes from Dallas are partnering with Choctaw Casinos and Resorts for a new promotion. Former Cowboys greats Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and Darren Woodson will join Texas Rangers legend Pudge Rodriguez for the “ Where the Stars Play” campaign. The new ads will air during the …
Read More »Titus County Jail Bookings
Daverie Gilbert Titus County Jail Bond is $50,000 for a Mt Pleasant man charged with Aggravated Robbery. Daverie Gilbert, 20, is also charged with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The bond on those charges totals $6,000. They also charged him with two misdemeanors, and he …
Read More »Hopkins County Jail Bookings
Justan Nathaniel Stubblefield was arrested in Hopkins County Wednesday on a warrant for Violation of the Probation he was on for Possession of more than one but less than four grams of a Controlled Substance. They disclosed no bond amount, and he remains in jail. Deputies arrested Ashly May …
Read More »One Dead In Upshur County Crash
An Upshur County grand jury has indicted the man accused of killing two sisters on capital murder charges. The state is accusing 41-year-old Alvin Charles McKnight, Jr., of fatally shooting Mandy Ray and Dermetrica Dashaunda Waters at Ray’s home last November. McKnight was captured in California and deported back to …
Read More »Double Murder Suspect Indicted In Upshur County
The man accused of killing two sisters has been indicted by an Upshur County Grand Jury on capital murder charges. Forty-one-year-old Alvin Charles McKnight, Jr. is accused of fatally shooting Mandy Ray and Dermetrica Dashaunda Waters at Ray’s home in November. McKnight was captured in California and extradited back …
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