Waiting for the results
The candidates seeking the position of Rains County Commissioner Precinct 2 pass the time in conversation while waiting outside of the courthouse annex for the results of the primary runoff held Tuesday, May 26. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
Hamming it up!
Radio enthusiasts inspect vendors’ wares early Saturday morning, April 25, during the Rains Amateur Radio Association’s Tailgate Hamfest held at the Rains County Fairgrounds in Emory. […]
Former city secretary files lawsuit for wrongful termination
Heather Rollins, the former City Secretary of Point, has filed a petition in state court against the city and several officials, alleging she was wrongfully terminated in December 2025. […]
Emory City Council conducts regular monthly meeting Tuesday night
The Emory City Council convened for its regular session on Tuesday night, March 10, in the council chamber of Emory City Hall. […]
Point Police Department conducts arrest operation
Law enforcement officers from the Point Police Department, aided by the Rains County Constable’s Office, executed multiple arrest warrants on the morning of Thursday, February 26, resulting in the apprehension of two individuals. […]
Candidates attend forum
Candidates for local, state and national offices attended the Rains County Republican Party’s candidates forum on Monday night, January 12, in the cafetorium at Rains Elementary School. Candidates running for Rains County Commissioner for Precinct […]
Three members resign from council
A special meeting of the Point City Council on Tuesday, December 16, failed to make a quorum after the announced resignations of three council members. […]
Charges against Franklin dropped; Wallace trial set for Dec. 8
Felony charges against Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin were dropped during court proceedings held Friday morning, November 21, in the Rains County Courthouse. […]
It’s Fall Y’all
As a cold front finally brings some fall-feeling brisk weather to the county, René Morris — with the help of Walter and Weezie, her two dogs — braves the cold north wind to harvest pecans on Wednesday morning, October 29. […]
Just moseying on through
A rider on horseback, identified as Mike, was seen passing through Emory on Monday afternoon, October 20. […]