Ray Turner
Ray Turner, 70, died on January 11, 2026. […]
Month: January 2026
Assessing the damage
Emory Volunteer Fire Department, Emory Police Department and Rains County Sheriff’s Department responded to a car vs. tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Robinson Rd. on Monday afternoon, January 5. One person was transported to Sulphur Springs with unknown injuries. The accident is still under investigation. […]
Megan Lawrence is a realtor and volunteer worker
Megan Lawrence grew up in Canton, graduating from high school in 2005 where she participated in power lifting and track, but she has lived in Emory since 2013. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats return from holidays with district games
The state ranked Rains Lady Cats came one game short of another tournament championship over the holidays, while they and the Rains Wildcats suffered District 12-3A losses in Winnsboro. […]
City of Point seeks signatures for special election
The City of Point is seeking signatures for a petition to call a special election to fill seats on the city council. […]
Candidate forum at courthouse on Monday
The Rains County Candidate Forum will be held on Monday, January 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Reading out loud
I don’t remember who read to me before I learned to read for myself – except for the man on the radio on Sunday mornings who read the comic section aloud. I hurried to get […]
Janaury 8, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Point Ladies Civic Club Meeting; American Legion Breakfast; Rains County Candidate Forum; Grief Share Sessions; Rains County Republican Meeting […]
Gay Poston
Gay Poston, 61, of Alba, died on January 8, 2026. […]
Mark Clifton Turner
Mark Clifton Turner, 73, died on January 6, 2026. […]