June 25, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop sales The Rains County Good Samaritan Clothes Shop will be open Monday-Thursday in the building behind the public library on Hwy. 69 in Emory. Hours for Mon.-Wed. are 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., […]
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Celebrate Juneteenth with walk, parade, community this weekend
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
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. […]
Benefit ride for St. Jude
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
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. […]
June 18, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales […]
Rains County Leader celebrates 139 years of circulation
The Rains County Leader marked its 139th anniversary of publication Wednesday, tracing its roots to the June 10, 1887, masthead of The Argus. […]
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Hazel Overbey (foreground) and cousin, Spencer Palmer, excitedly await more water to fall from one of the features at the Sandy Creek Park splash pad, just before shutting down for the evening. […]
June 11, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast; St. Jude’s Trail Ride, Lunch & Auction […]
Court accepts Willis resignation, renames CASA building
Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, to accept a resignation, rename a county building and hear public comment on Rains County Road 1530. […]