Rains County Fair
The first Rains County Fair was held on the courthouse square in Emory from October 31 through November 1, 1930. A lot has changed since then. […]
Month: September 2022
September 8, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle; Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel To Meet; Class of 1963 Reunion […]
June Rose Sherwood Jenkins
June Rose Sherwood Jenkins, 86, of Alba, died on September 3, 2022. […]
Off and running!
The Rains Wildcats are off and running in their 2022 football season. The Wildcats opened their season at home Friday night, August 26, with a 24-14 win over the Lone Oak Buffaloes. […]
Finding joy through church, daughters and mission trips
Bro. Richard Piles, lead pastor at Emory Baptist Church (EBC), and his wife, Christy, are at a good time in their life. They have three daughters that they are very proud of, their church is growing, and they have fond memories of serving God where they live and through mission trips overseas. […]
Court lifts burn ban, updated on storm damage to county roads
The Rains County Commissioners Court was updated on storm damage to roads in Rains County, selected a new company for lawn care maintenance of county property and lifted the burn ban during the regular meeting on Thursday, August 25. […]
Man fatally shot in Emory Saturday
What began as a medical emergency at a residence in Emory turned into a homicide investigation for the Emory Police Department Saturday, August 27. […]
The bad side of being a writer
Last week I wrote about the connections I make through my writing – but this week I’m going to share some of my least favorite aspects of being an author. As strange as it may seem, authors tend to be shy and introverted. […]
Wildcats stampede through Buffaloes
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team overcame penalties and turnovers to open the season with a home victory over the Lone Oak Buffaloes, 24-14. […]
Ladies blasting through non-district
The Rains Lady Cat volleyball team lose in tournament opener at Forney before reeling off four straight wins last week. […]