Rains voters turn down VATRE, again
The voters of Rains County have spoken, and for the third year in a row, they said no to voluntarily raising their taxes. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
Dogs and cats, appointment of EDC director top council’s agenda
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, September 11, in the city hall council chamber. Among the topics discussed was the increasing nuisance of stray cats and dogs within the city. […]
Miss Rains County 2022
Rains High School senior Storey Smith prepares to give out treats during the Fair Parade held Saturday, September 17. Smith was crowned Miss Rains County on Wednesday evening, September 14. […]
Chili Cook Off winners
The Rains County Fair Chili Cook Off was held Saturday, September 17, at the Rains County Courthouse Square. […]
Classic car show fills the square
The 24th annual Classics Around the Square held Saturday morning, September 10, was a huge success with over 300 cars and trucks in attendance. Participants filled the courthouse square and adjacent lots as well. […]
Council sets tax rate, adopts budget
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday night, September 13, in the council chamber of Emory City Hall. […]
Homecoming, Classic Cars, County Fair make for busy week
Rains County is set for a week full of activities culminating with the 92nd edition of the Rains County Fair. […]
RISD mourns loss of student
Rains ISD is mourning the loss of one of its students. On Tuesday afternoon, September 6, Rains ISD Superintendent Jennifer Johnson sent a letter out announcing the loss of Gemini Howle, an eighth-grade student at Rains Junior High. […]
Sophomores win
The Rains High School Sophomore Class won the Best Float competition with a Toy Story themed entry during Tuesday night’s Homecoming Parade. […]
Man fatally shot in Emory Saturday
What began as a medical emergency at a residence in Emory turned into a homicide investigation for the Emory Police Department Saturday, August 27. […]