Articles by Judy Kramer

Emory resident Emily Kennemer-Nine began teaching English to eighth graders at Wills Point Middle School in 2013 after graduating from East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Oklahoma the previous year. […]

His biggest responsibility in the position is setting the county budget and working with other officials to set tax rates so the budget can be funded. […]

David Frost, owner of D & J Sales & Service, is much more than a businessman. He is an Amateur radio user (ham operator), is a member of Texas Baptist Men (TBM) who provide food, labor and supplies during disasters, and he is a first responder for the Point Fire Department. […]

Chief Deputy District Clerk Melissa Butler has been in her position with Rains County for seven years. […]

Rains County Clerk Mandy Sawyer considers the most important part of her job to be keeping up with public records. […]

Under the skillful guidance of Theater Arts teacher Jonathan Lance, they have the opportunity to do public performances, short films, news broadcasts, as well as produce, write and audition actors. […]

Emory resident Lottie Boll is known locally as the Fitness Trainer in the Park. She helps people who want to lose weight, work on gym equipment, and do cardio and resistance training. […]

Casey Northcutt was born and raised in Emory and has happily returned to live in that hometown as he begins a new step up in his 20-year law enforcement career in nearby Lone Oak. […]

Stacey Gregory helped open Stacey’s Fish Fry in 1996, became sole owner in 2005, and over the years has specialized in fried catfish, fried and boiled shrimp and other country comfort foods. […]

Principal Bill Morgan and his staff greet students and parents each morning and afternoon in front of the school, often with costumes and candy to create laughter and happy thoughts. […]