District acts on threat circulating on social media
Security has been noticeably increased at Rains ISD following a threat circulating in many area schools, including Rains ISD, on a social media site. […]
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Deputies respond to call of shots fired, one man taken into custody
On Saturday, December 4, at 5:39 p.m., the Rains County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) received a 911 transfer call from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, according to RCSO Public Information Officer Ken Cagle. […]
City addresses concerns at townhall meeting
The City of Point held a town hall event for city residents on Thursday, December 2, at Point City Hall. City attorney Jim McElroy was in attendance alongside Mayor of Point Stephen Cross and city council members Staci Ely, Dustin Briggs and Jerry Hampton. […]
Seen Around the Square
Santa Claus (top), also known as Troy Fry, took time out of his busy schedule to make an appearance during Christmas Around the Square on Saturday, December 4. […]
And the winner is …
The Women’s Service Club held a drawing for $10,000 on Saturday night. DJ Calvin drew Cassie Patton’s name as the winner of the drawing. The club’s fundraiser brought in money that was used to decorate […]
Wildcats light up the night
Lighting up the night with holiday music, members of the Rains High School Marching Band march down Texas St. during the Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday night, December 4. […]
December 9, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Girls Night Out; Wildcat Band Concert; Republican Party Candidate Filings; Emory City Council to meet; Angel Tree Deadline […]
Christmas festivities set to begin this weekend
Santa is making a few special stops this year in Rains County before his yearly trek around the world. […]
Finishing touches
This year’s edition of the Rains County Leader’s Snow Village was briefly revealed Tuesday night while Jennifer Hill put the finishing touches to the display. The Snow Village will be on display beginning Saturday during the Christmas Around the Square festivities through the remainder of the holiday season. […]
Humphrey announces decision not to run
At the end of the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioner on November 24, Commissioner of Precinct 4 Joe Humphrey stated that he would not seek re-election. […]