News
On April 7, 2025, while on patrol, a Linden Police officer observed a vehicle with a headlight out.
At 8 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 25, KALT will host its Radio Auction at the American Legion Building located at 307 N. Louise Street in Atlanta.
On April 7, 2025, an incident that occurred at the Thomas Street Apartments led to the arrest of Jacorey Birmingham, a resident of Linden. Officers arrived promptly and secured the area.
On Thursday, April 10, local resident of Bivins, Barbara Eymard, took home the prize for Best of Breed with her Tibetan Spaniel, Speaker, at the Tibetan Spaniel National.
By Sydni Goza
KELSEY KNOX is the Atlanta Lions Club Secretary. Her husband is Sam and her Step kids are Megan, 16 and Michael, 11. Kelsey is also the proud mom to three cats and a dog.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District recently signed a direct admissions pathway for students interested in attending the university.
Columns & Opinions
The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Lt.
Every so often, news reports emerge of court cases that hinge upon the meaning of a word, or a spelling error, or even the correct placement of punctuation.
Before we investigate the historical resurrection claim that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, something more must be said about the Gospels here.
By Ty B. Kerley Dmin. Candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Chester Nimitz was a Texan ready to serve his country in its darkest days. Through clever planning and fearless determination, Nimitz led naval forces in the Pacific to victory in World War II.
By Ken Bridges
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary.
Sports
Lady Rabbs edge QC,beat L-E
Atlanta beat rival Queen City 5-4 on Apr. 8. The Lady Rabbs scored a run in the sixth to seal the victory.
By Tim Emmons
Atlanta currently sits in second place in the District 14-3A race with just two games left.
Queen City edged New Boston 5-4 in district play on Apr. 8, after Gunner Loftin hit a sac bunt to the pitcher’s mound scoring Brayden Wiley from third.
Local track athletes were on full display at Area competitions across east Texas last week.
By Tim Emmons
Lifestyle
The Cass County Genealogical Society Membership Meeting will be Thursday, April 10th, 2025.
The Atlanta Lions Club was pleased to have a strong turnout for Lion Travis Ransom’s engaging discussion on the Texas Legislature and Texas Government.
Last week, we looked in detail at the scientific implausibility of group hallucinations.
The Atlanta Lions Club program featured Jennifer Cunningham, Dean of the University of Arkansas Texarkana Campus.
Obituaries
Graveside services for Mary Jane Washington, 93, of Linden, were Friday, April 18, 205 at New Colony Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
Graveside services for Gary LaVaughn Walker, 72, of Ore City, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Ore City Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home-Ore City.
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