News
Local residents joined with the American Legion Post 258 on Monday to honor those who gave all during a Memorial Day program held at Veterans Plaza in downtown Atlanta.
By Marty Alexander Journal-sun Writer
A new conversation surrounding health, prevention, and community well-being is beginning to take root in Cass County, and at the center of it is Dr. Asghar Naqvi, known to many simply as “Dr.
By Niccqueta Varmall Wellness Humanitarian
Atlanta’s Amity Study Club hosted its 19th annual E-Waste Recycle Event at Guard-Line in the Atlanta Business Park on Saturday May 2.
By Julia Braun Environmental Chairman
Linden-Kildare High School valedictorian Hannah Snow makes her way down the aisle along with fellow classmates during the graduation ceremony held Friday night.
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.
Columns & Opinions
Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
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.
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
On Monday May 11, the Atlanta Area Women’s Club installed the new officers for the 2026 - 2028 years. The officers were installed by Pam Boyce.
As graduation ceremonies begin across the Ark-La-Tex and teen drivers prepare for summer travel, the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) recognized local students promoting safe
By Journal-sun Report
Cass County observe Memorial Day with two ceremonies on Monday, May 25.
By Cass County Judge Travis Ransom
At the May meeting of Cass County Genealogical Society, Mary Echols gave a program on her Isenhower family.
By Journal-sun Report
Linden-Kildare’s Emilee Stone has officially signed to cheer at Texas A&M University–Texarkana.
Obituaries
A beautiful life came to an end Sunday, May 10, 2026, when God called Harold Dennis Harris where he was residing in his home in Domino, Texas to transition to his heavenly eternal home.
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.
Josephine “Jo” S. McKinney, 71, went to be with the Lord after a long illness May 9, 2026 on her houseboat in Key West, FL with her beloved husband Michael Gavito at her side.
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.
