Humphrey announces decision not to run
At the end of the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioner on November 24, Commissioner of Precinct 4 Joe Humphrey stated that he would not seek re-election. […]
Year: 2021
Finishing touches
This year’s edition of the Rains County Leader’s Snow Village was briefly revealed Tuesday night while Jennifer Hill put the finishing touches to the display. The Snow Village will be on display beginning Saturday during the Christmas Around the Square festivities through the remainder of the holiday season. […]
Christmas festivities set to begin this weekend
Santa is making a few special stops this year in Rains County before his yearly trek around the world. […]
Lady Cats win tournament, Wildcats lose three tough games
The Rains Wildcat basketball team suffered losses to top teams, while the Rains Lady Cat basketball team won a tournament in Tyler. […]
Christmas Around the Square
After a COVID cancellation last year, Christmas around the Square is returning to downtown Emory this Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. I had participated in this annual tradition twice as a vendor, and Christmas 2021 didn’t seem complete without it. […]
December 2, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Cookies and Milk with Dolly and Mrs. Claus; Girls Night Out; Republican Party Candidate Filings; Bonanza Community Potluck Dinner; Angel Trees are out […]
Jerry Otho Carlisle
Jerry Otho Carlisle, 76, of Point, died on December 2, 2021. […]
Marilyn Weimar Doty
Marilyn Weimar Doty, 77, of Emory, died on December 1, 2021 […]
Junior Doty
Junior Doty, 69, of Emory died on November 30, 2021. […]
Billy Bob Cheek
Billy Bob Cheek, 96, died on November 27, 2021. […]