The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 24, to adopt the budget and tax rate for Rains County for the fiscal year of 2020/2021 and approve contracts and agreements. […]

Rains County residents who wish to cast a ballot in the November 3 General Election have until Monday, October 5, to register to vote. […]

With all heads bowed, Rains High School athletes pray together for the school, community, country and world. Students gathered during the See You at the Pole event on Wednesday, September 23, at the flag poles in front of the Rains Junior High School campus. […]

A trip to Alaska to see the Northern Lights is at the top of Ray Ragan’s bucket list. Ragan has devoted his life to helping others. Now others have an opportunity to make his dream come true. […]

Last week I received my September 24 issue of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald. The front-page photo showed a burn pile with Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones and Franklin County Clerk Betty Crane looking on while fire consumed several boxes that were placed on the woodpile. […]

It’s not unusual for me to turn on my phone in the morning and find a text from my neighbor Connie waiting for me. She has trouble sleeping some nights, and she finds that a good time to catch up on her correspondence. […]

Boy, the week flew by fast. The cooler weather was a breath of fresh air. When it starts cooling down, we need to remember Daylight Savings Time is coming up. Just remember to fall back. […]

Hello, I hope everyone has enjoyed all the rain and cooler weather. I certainly am looking forward to seeing all my little friends in their Halloween costumes trick or treating. It’s my most favorite time of the year. […]

The best dog we ever had was a Border Collie named Molly. She was very smart, attentive and congenial. We lost Molly when she was 16 years old. I still think fondly of her. […]

The following is a list of all add-ons given to participants of the 2020 Jr. Livestock Auction. […]