Darlene Thornton opens Stella Mae Bakery in Point
Her mother and grandmothers (Stella and Mae) taught her to cook and bake, and her life was full of gatherings of extended family at the dinner table each week. […]
Month: August 2024
Leader to have new deadline, paper size
Late Friday afternoon, it was informed that the printer it has used for the past eight years will cease operations on August 30. […]
For lifesaving bravery
Three Rains County Jailers were recognized for lifesaving bravery in the line of duty during the Rains County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, August 22. […]
RISD trustees adopt budget, tax rate, calendar
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday, August 26, to hear public comments and adopt the 2024/2025 budget and tax rate. […]
Commissioners court holds public hearing, adjusts proposed budget
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a public hearing on Monday, August 26, for comments on the proposed budget, and a regular meeting on Thursday, August 22, for regular business. […]
Lady Cats continue to improve
The Rains Lady Cat volleyball team continues to improve in Van over the weekend and in Blue Ridge on Tuesday, August 27. […]
Wildcats open season at home against Buffaloes
The Rains Wildcat football team will kickoff the 2024 season at 7:30 p.m. in Wildcat Stadium on Friday, August 30. […]
Where is Emory?
As an author, I am sometimes asked to speak about my books, about writing in general, and other topics related to my work. […]
Leader places building on the market
On Wednesday, August 28, the building that houses the Rains County Leader, located at 239 N. Texas Street in Emory, was placed on the market. […]
August 29, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Enon Baptist Church Sunday-Night Singing; RHS Class of 1965 Reunion; Rains County Republican Meeting; Volunteers Needed For Veteran’s Day Parade; Is Your Flag In Good Condition? […]