A six weeks world religion study at Falvey United Methodist Church in Wells begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26. Text for the study is "Christianity and World Religions," by Adam Hamilton. The book is available for $10 from the pastor, the Rev. Ken Jones. More...

Volunteers are needed at East Texas Medical Center Rusk. Persons interested in becoming a volunteer may contact Becky Ford, clinic manager, at (903) 683-3604. More...

The engagement of Kristina Gayle Jones and Jesse Orion Purma is announced by their parents, Mark and Kerrie Jones of Alto, and Joe and Judy Purma of Taneyville, Mo. The wedding will be held April 28 at Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The bride-elect has a BS in science from Texas A & M and an MS in physical therapy from TWU. She is currently employed as a physical therapist with the Harris County Hospital District. Mr. Purma is a graduate of the College of the Ozarks with a degree in aviation technology and is employed as a pilot with Continental Express of Houston. More...

I am writing this letter to let the people of Alto know that within the last few weeks two police officers have stopped my 70 year old mother in Alto not once but twice. On March 23 officer James Green stopped my mother and informed her that she wasn't allowed to leave her home and be on the streets walking or driving and all she was doing was taking care of her own business at that time. More...

I never enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces. I thought about it. I almost did it, but I didn't. Never the less, I have always been fascinated with our military and have been a strong supporter of our soldiers. Of the people who impress me most, veterans top the list. More...

The Lady Eagle defense stepped up and assisted pitcher Callie Collins during Rusk's 10-1 win over the Center Lady Riders Tuesday in Rusk. Collins struck out seven batters, allowed six hits and walked one batter, holding Center scoreless until the 5th inning. She also caught a pop-fly, fielded a grounder making the throw to 1st and forced Center to strand seven runners on base. More...

Memorial service for Charles Michael Corley Sr., 57, of Alto, was at 1 p.m. Thursday at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Odis Bryan officiating. Mr. Corley died Friday. He was born Jan. 8, 1950, in Texas City to Gatlin and Ella Dossett Corley. More...

"Three for one" a sign with those words at a ladies shoe store will raise an eyebrow and likely produce the words "girl, can I find a value" on a cell phone before the shopper even gets home. Many gardeners feel that the plants known as yesterday-today-and-tomorrow and mutabilis rose are three for one values. They are fun just for some of their common names. More...

Registration for Rusk ISD kindergarten students for the 2007-08 school year will be held from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at the Primary School office. All children who will be five years-of-age, on or before Sept. 1 may register for all day kindergarten classes on this day. Children who will be four-years-old, on or before Sept. More...

Monday, April 23 Primary, Elementary, Intermediate: Sloppy Joe or hamburgers, fries, pickles, fresh fruit, milk Junior High, High School Lunch: Sloppy Joe, fries, pickles, fresh fruit, milk Tuesday, April 24 Primary, Elementary, Intermediate: More...