Julia “Judy” Malone Ross Fortenberry
Julia Malone Ross Fortenberry, 84, of Lone Oak, died peacefully on September 7, 2025. […]
Year: 2025
Richard Oren Burks
Richard Oren Burks, 78, died on September 7, 2025. […]
Wildcats’ late rally falls short in loss to Buffaloes
The Rains Wildcat foot- ball team rallied late after early miscues, but fell to the Buffaloes, 26-21, in Lone Oak on Friday, August 29. […]
Talented Artist Betty Davis uses jeans and T-shirts as her palettes
Betty Davis and her husband, Art, have been retired since 2003, but she has never really stopped working. […]
Confirmed Adult Case of Measles in Rains County
NET Health has confirmed a travel-related case of measles in an adult resident of Rains County. […]
Widening county road, environmental ordinances top Court’s agenda
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 28, to discuss widening County Road 1322, adopt ordinances for environmental enforcement and consider floodplain administration. […]
Fair kicks off next week with pageants, carnival, livestock show
A week’s worth of food, festivities and fun will descend upon Emory next week including the livestock show, the carnival, a parade and the Miss Rains County pageants. […]
Life goes on
I recently wrote about a bad day I had when I locked my purse, along with my car fob and my cell phone, in the trunk of my car. […]
Lady Cats fall to Sulphur Springs at home
Rains Lady Cat Annie Piechota gets a hand on the spike attempt of the Lady Wildcat during the 3-0 loss to the Sulphur Springs on Tuesday, September 2. […]
September 4, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; RHS Class of 1965 Reunion; Emory Methodist Church Annual Fish Fry; Volunteers Needed For Veteran’s Day Activities; Veteran Photos Needed […]