A bit of this and that

Last week I received my September 24 issue of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald. The front-page photo showed a burn pile with Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones and Franklin County Clerk Betty Crane looking on while fire consumed several boxes that were placed on the woodpile. […]

Last week while visiting with Keeley Roan, Director for the Emory Development Corporation, she told me … […]

Despite a lack of BANG! This year’s Fourth of July was still a blessing at the Hill household. […]

We at the Rains County Leader are seeing more participation in community reporting. Last week we recruited writers from Emory and Point and this week we have news from East Tawakoni. It’s great to see that, and we encourage writers from the other communities such as Bright Star, Elm, Rocky Point, Sand Flat, et al … […]

On Wednesday, June 10, the Rains County Leader will observe 133 years of publication. Through those years the Leader has reported on many events affecting our county, its cities and its citizens. […]