Celebrate Juneteenth with walk, parade, community this weekend

June 18, 2026 Chuck Fitts 0

The Prairie Grove Missionary Baptist Church will hold “A Joyous Celebration of Culture and Freedom” as part of the Juneteenth celebration in Rains County June 19-21. […]

Women’s Service Club cancels Poppers in the Park

June 18, 2026 Trey Hill 0

The Women’s Service Club has canceled its annual Poppers in the Park fireworks celebration, the organization announced, leaving the community without its traditional Fourth of July gathering in a milestone year for the nation. […]

Council asks county to dismiss charges, receives update on finances

June 18, 2026 Chuck Fitts 0

The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, to approve a letter to the Rains County Attorney, hear updates on finances and consider personnel matters. […]

Benefit ride for St. Jude

June 18, 2026 Chuck Fitts 0

Riders travel westward on Quitman Street in Emory on Saturday morning, June 13, as they near completion of their route. […]

Court appoints commissioner, passes resolution for bridge

June 18, 2026 Chuck Fitts 0

The Rains County Commissioners Court appointed Jimmy Charles Jones as commissioner, passed a resolution to replace a bridge and accepted a donation during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 11. […]

Emory City Council approves surveying contract, EDC grants, speed limit request at June meeting

June 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

The Emory City Council met Tuesday evening, June 9, in regular session to approve a series of action items covering public safety, infrastructure grants, economic development and road safety. […]