Cecilia Wright and her parrot
Dog walking is a normal activity in Emory, but when a parrot takes a stroll in the city on the shoulder of its owner, it is eye-catching. […]
Spotlight
Brandon Roberts made the Educational Foundation of RISD a reality
Brandon Roberts is known in Emory as the financial planner at the Edwards Jones office on North Texas Street. […]
RJH principal Moore has plenty of experience in district
New Rains Junior High School (RJHS) Principal Jennifer Moore moved up to the position after serving two years as Dean of Students at Rains High School. […]
Chief Gloar worked his way up in law enforcement
Emory’s Chief of Police Cliff Gloar has been in his position since 2018, and a member of the local police department since 2014. […]
Chamber President Collins focuses on businesses
Mona Collins was a Rains County Chamber of Commerce board member last November when a vacancy for the president’s position became available and she took the position. […]
Commissioner Mike Willis likes making a difference
County Commissioner Mike Willis, second precinct, is in his fourth term of office and plans to retire on December 31, 2026. […]
Emory City Administrator Allen has passion for parks
Angie Allen took the position of Emory City Administrator on January 11, 2022, after serving more than eight years as City Finance Director. […]
Lindsey Terry is a natural language translator
Lindsey Terry is studying linguistics in college, but her knack for learning foreign languages goes back to her early childhood. […]
Jannie Stephens has long history of service to community
The Women’s Service Club (WSC) operates the center, and one busy member is Jannie Stephens who served as president of the organization from 2012 to 2019. […]
Firefighter since she was 17, Henderson leads Point FD
Kristin Henderson was asked to take the position of Fire Chief in Point at the end of last summer when there was only a staff of five. […]