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Jacksonville senior T.D. Black received the 2009 Rick Watson Memorial Scholarship at Monday's athletic banquet, given to a young man who is a leader on and off the field and has the respect of coaches and teammates. He was awarded the $1,000 scholarship by "the voice of the Fightin' Indians," Matt Montgomery and his wife, Kelly. More ... Carolyn Cornelius, West Side Elementary art and science teacher was honored for outstanding accomplishments in conservation education through initiative and community leadership. The award was presented by Bill Poteet, Zone IV director, More ... An estimated crowd of 200 participated in Rusk's 1st Friday events last week. Downtown restaurants reported long lines and increased business as a result of special attractions like kids' face painting. The next 1st Friday event will be June 5, and is an initiative by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce and president-elect Rachel Loden. More ... The Rusk FFA continued its winning ways at both the Houston Livestock Show and the Cherokee County show. The winnings began at Houston with three projects placing in its class and one in its division. The poultry facility constructed by Ranson Gardner, Kyle Tullis, John Trotter and T. Halbert, took top honors and won its class and placed fourth in its division. Nickey D. More ... Ethan Norton bats at a recent t-ball game. Ethan is on the Braves t-ball team coached by Kely and Jill Boudreaux, assisted by Keith Norton and Jessica Cummins. The Rusk Baseball/Softball Association's season is now underway and teams are playing games regularly. PHOTO: TARA CROSBY More ... Philips FRX defibrillator costs about $1,600 and was purchased with Piney Woods Regional Advisory Council funds More ... |
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