Wildcats, Lady Cats hit the hardwood with wins
Rains Lady Cats started the season slowly on the road, but rallied at home to win the Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament, while Rains Wildcats split their opening games of the season. […]
Year: 2019
’Tis the season for cyber thieves and scammers
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now history for the 2019 Christmas shopping season, there will still be billions of dollars purchased between now and Christmas, much of it online. However, it is never too late to learn tips that can protect you from fraud and scams that could ruin your shopping experience, causing tremendous grief and financial loss. […]
Gladys Cutler, Emory treasure
Gladys Cutler was not what I expected when I was asked to interview her. When I walked into her beautiful living room, I was introduced to an elegant lady dressed in a stylish red pant suit and a string of white pearls. She certainly didn’t look like someone approaching her 100th birthday. […]
Primary election deadline nears
The final day to file for a place on the ballot of the November General Election in 2020 is Monday, December 9.
Candidates associated with a state-recognized party must contact and file an application with the respective state or county party chair before December 9 at 6:00 p.m. […]
Deadline extended for depository bids
Rains County Commissioners approved an agreement, a grant, a plat and extended depository bank bids at the regular meeting on Wednesday, November 27, in the Rains County Courthouse. […]
RISD to hold DOIC public hearing
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing concerning the formation of a committee to explore the becoming a “District of Innovation” before the regular meeting on Monday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the administration building. […]
County to kick off holiday season Saturday
The cities of Rains County will kick off the Christmas holiday season this weekend with Christmas parades and other festivities on Saturday, December 7. […]
Shelley Lynn Huddleston
A funeral service for Shelley Lynn Huddleston, 57, of Alba, was held December 9 at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church in Alba. Bro. Billy Smith and Richard Kellam officiated. […]
Peggy Ann Greene
A memorial service for Peggy Ann Greene, 85, of Emory will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, at Greene Valley Ranch. Robert Burns will officiate. […]