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From HOLLYWOOD to the PINEYWOODS
Denzel Washington directs 'The Great Debaters' at the Texas State Railroad
As the sun rose at the Palestine Depot of the Texas State Railroad Monday, the movie crew was already at full speed preparing to film a scene of "The Great Debaters," starring and directed by Denzel Washington. More...
Rusk ISD employs architect
BY GLORIA JENNINGS

The Rusk ISD Board of Trustees approved the employment of the Lufkin architectural firm of Goodwin-Lasiter Inc. Monday night. The firm will draw up plans for a new high school gymnasium. Goodwin-Lasiter Inc. and JML Architects of Jacksonville presented proposals at the meeting. Both firms gave PowerPoint presentations of their firms and accomplishments. More...

County gets clean audit
BY GLORIA JENNINGS

Jeff Geese, managing partner with Henry and Peters accounting firm in Tyler presented an audit report at the Monday morning meeting of the Cherokee County Commissioners Court. The audit was for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2006. More...

 News
• Calvary Baptist plans Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible school is planned for 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 18-22 at Calvary Baptist Church. Sessions are available for young people from age four to sixth grade. There will be play-by-play Bible stories, crafts, music, snacks and recreation. Information is available from Margie Turner, (903) 683-5307 or Lorie Nied, (903) 683-4319 and bus information, (903) 683-5307. More...
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 County
• article has image Cowboy Church dedication
Members of the Branded By Christ Cowboy Church met May 20 to dedicate their recently purchased 18 plus acres and newly built arena on Highway 110, six miles north of Rusk. Plans are to construct a church building on the site. Currently the church meets at the old Ike's Feed Mill, 800 E. Copeland in Rusk. The congregation was organized April 16, 2006. Worship for the western setting services begins at 10 a.m. on Sundays and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The services include gospel music by the Branded By Christ Gospel Band and preaching. More...
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• Missionary speaks at meeting
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 Community
• article has image Couple tells wedding plans
Kristi Vaught of Rusk and Frank Dobrovolny of Smetana announce their engagement. They will be married June 23 in Jacksonville. Ms. Vaught is the daughter of Carolyn Turner of Rusk, and the late George Coody. She is a graduate of Moody High School and attended Stephen F. Austin State University. More...
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• article has image Wells honor grads annnounced
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 Viewpoints
• article has image Rusk High School valedictorian challenges graduates to strive for excellence
As I look into the crowd tonight I am pleased to see so many familiar faces-family, friends, faculty, and of course, the Rusk High School Class of 2007. More...
• Dallas' land grab uses circuitous strategy
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 Columns
• article has image NO 'GOLDEN PARACHUTE'
When the CEO of Home Depot abruptly resigned in January, he pocketed $210 million in cash and stock options, including a $20 million severance payment and retirement benefits of $32 million. His contract is commonly called a "golden parachute. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Eagle baseball camp ends with 'Rusk World Series'
Kaitlyn Tugwell m hits a ball while Shayla Townsend looks on during the "Rusk World Series," held at the end of the Rusk Eagle Baseball/ Softball camp. Campers were given the opportunity to have their throwing speeds clocked and to evaluate themselves on film. The camp was held June 4-8 at Rusk High School. More...
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 Obituaries
• HOMER DOUGLAS HIGGINS
Funeral for Homer Douglas Higgins, 73, was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Calvin Gould officiating. Burial was in Jarratt Cemetery. Mr. Higgins died June 7. He was born in Taladega, Ala. March 26, 1934, to Revy and Flora Higgins. More...
• HENRY (SONNY) CANNON
• ODIE LEE BOUNDS
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