News
Born Again Group of Narcotics Anonymous is located at 408 North East Street in Atlanta. Meeting Schedule - Sunday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Gratitude), Monday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Topic), Wednesday 7 p.m.
Morris Upchurch Middle School received a $1,000 donation from Casey’s General Storesnduring Wednesday’s Friends and Family event at the Queen City location.
J.K. Hileman Elementary student Addison Farmer was recently featured as a Junior Weather Watcher on KTBS3.
The ladies of Cass County will be honored with the 2026 Women’s Luncheon on Wednesday, May 20.
By Journal-sun Report
Cass County Commissioners received certificates from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension during a recent Commissioners Court meeting.
By Journal-sun Report
Atlanta ISD announced two key leadership transitions that will take effect in June, positioning the district for continued success across all campuses.
By Journal-sun Report
Columns & Opinions
Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.
Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Union Chapel United Methodist Church will host their annual Homecoming celebrating 168 years on Sunday, May 17.
Lay Pastor Vera Moffett of Naples invites everyone to the event.
Atlanta residents will have the opportunity to get rid of bulk waste free through May 15, on their regular polycart service day.
This week’s Cass County Pioneer is both a military and community leader. Morris Winham Pettit was born October 23, 1918, in Bloomburg, Texas.
Cass County’s economy has long been rooted in the strength of our timber industry, and this week there was positive news from Washington that could make a real difference for our local landowners a
By Cass County Judge Travis Ransom
Sports
The Lady Rabbs defeated the White Oak Roughnecks11-6 April 30 and faced the Roughnecks again on Monday night.
The McLeod Lady Longhorns fought hard, but came up short against Beckville in playoffs, ending their 2026 season. The Lady ‘Horns had a successful season, making it to Area playoff competition.
The McLeod Longhorns defeated Como-Pickton Eagles twice and will face off against Overton on Saturday, May 9.
Linden-Kildare CISD’s Jamiah Birmingham dominated competition earning first place in triple jump (39’) and first place in long jump (17’10.25”).
Mason Satterfield signs his letter of intent to con tinue his baseball career at Trinity College of Flor ida, where he’ll suit up for the Tigers.
Lifestyle
Linden-Kildare’s Emilee Stone has officially signed to cheer at Texas A&M University–Texarkana.
Nelson and Mayra Robles of Linden recently received “Yard of the Month” from the Linden Garden Club. The couple is presented the sign by Paula McGee of the Linden Garden Club.
Union Chapel United Methodist Church will host their annual Homecoming celebrating 168 years on Sunday, May 17.
Lay Pastor Vera Moffett of Naples invites everyone to the event.
Calvary Tabernacle will host a Women’s Fellowship Brunch at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2.
Guest speaker for the event will be Terri Ciaccio from Faith Family Church.
All women are
A new shaved ice stand will open for busi ness on Friday, May 1, offering a variety of sweet treats. Rustic Reel will offer shaved ice, snow cones, lemonades and dirty sodas.
The Fine Arts Club of Atlanta will present its 43rd annual “Little Miss Fine Arts Revue” at 7 p.m.
By Journal-sun Report
Obituaries
Howard F. “Buddy” McWilliams III, age 76, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Barbara Snelgrove Coats, age 84, of Queen City, Texas, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2026, in a Texas City, Texas, assisted living facility.
November 24, 1942 - April 30, 2026 Graveside services for Buddy Pate, 83, of Linden were 11am Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Center Grove Cemetery, directed by Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. Mr.
