Uncle Fletch’s historical marker
Checking out the Uncle Fletch historical marker on the square. Checking out the Uncle Fletch historical marker on the square in Athens. A video posted by Michael Hannigan (@mvhannigan) on Aug 15, 2016...
View ArticleHogan returns to Sheriff’s Office after tour in Afghanistan
HCSO press release Henderson County Deputy Sheriff Meagan Hogan was welcomed back to the office with open arms Monday following her tour of duty in Afghanistan. “Meagan served the citizens here and...
View ArticleObituary: Katherine ‘Lee Ann’ Hamilton-Douglas
Memorial services for Katherine “Lee Ann” Hamilton-Douglas will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home with Johnny Johnson officiating. Services are under the...
View ArticleTVEC donation to Athens Thrift Store
Trinity Valley Electric Co-op Public Relations Representative Kari Wilmeth, right, presents a grant check to Mathew Akin and Ken Davis from the Athens Thrift Store. The TVEC Charitable Foundation...
View ArticleAMWA, Peace Officers Association breaks ground on new headquarters facility
AMWA press release The rain could not dampen the smiles and enthusiasm of the Athens Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors and the Henderson County Peace Officers Association (HCPOA) President...
View ArticleAirport Planning Advisory Committee meets in Athens
Pictured, from left, are Thanasis Kombos, Athens Community Development Manager; Jess Laird, President of Athens Economic Development Corporation; Ken Geeslin, Henderson County Commissioner Precinct 4;...
View ArticleObituary: Dr. Ford Dixon
Memorial services for Dr. Ford Dixon, Jr., 80, of Athens will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens. Dr. Dixon passed away on Friday, August 05,...
View ArticleOpen auditions for fall musical at HCPAC
HCPAC press release The music of Irving Berlin, showcased in “I Love a Piano,” will be the fall musical at HCPAC this year. Auditions will be held for singers, musicians, actors and dancers Monday and...
View ArticleDonation to Park Highland Nursing and Rehabilitation
Beau Humble (left) and Jannell Dunnington. (Courtesy photo) Press release On Friday, Aug. 19, Jannell Dunnington donated a low vision telesensory Aladdin desktop reading magnifyer to Park Highland...
View ArticleFrankston man arrested for burglary
John Forester HCSO press release A Frankston man was arrested over the weekend and charged with burglary and then using a stolen credit card, Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said Monday. John...
View ArticleTVCC graduates 224 at summer commencement
Trinity Valley Community College graduated 224 students during summer commencement exercises held Friday, August 19 at Cardinal Gym. Graduates are listed alphabetically by hometown: AA – Associate of...
View ArticleCCL Chamber prepares for Luau 2016
CCL Chamber press release Dust off your flip-flops and get out your most comfortable island attire because it’s time for Luau 2016. Last fall, the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce introduced...
View ArticleAISD trustees adopt new tax rate; partners with City to provide policing
Athens ISD started the 2016-17 school year by welcoming a wonderful group of new teachers and administrators. Of the 39 teachers and four administrators, 20 percent are returning, having previously...
View ArticleLearning about the Alzheimer’s Coalition
Connie Lovelady of the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County talks about the organization and respite care. Contact the coalition at 903-904-5070. The post Learning about the Alzheimer’s Coalition...
View ArticleAround the Town: Loretta is getting a green thumb
Loretta Humble By Loretta Humble/Around the Town Our Cedar Lake Home Health and Hospice brought Gary Sobol, the man who is teaching a revolutionary approach to Parkinsons Disease, back to Texas. He was...
View ArticleHenderson County Grand Jury Report — Aug. 24
District Attorney’s Office press release Henderson County District Attorney R. Scott McKee, District Attorney reported the July Term, 2016 Grand Jury returned the following True Bills for the Aug. 17...
View ArticleObituary: Leona Ann Ledbetter
Funeral services for Leona Ann Ledbetter will be held noon Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Blackjack Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the...
View ArticleCSN to webcast three Lady Cardinal volleyball games
TVCC press releaes The Cardinal Sports Network at Trinity Valley Community College announced plans to webcast three Lady Cardinal volleyball games this season. Now in its ninth year, it will mark the...
View ArticleTVCC names Dr. Elmore VP of Instruction
Dr. Wendy Elmore By Mark Meredith/TVCC Public Information Trinity Valley Community College has promoted Dr. Wendy Elmore to the position of Vice President of Instruction, replacing Dr. Jerry King, who...
View ArticleCast selected for ‘I Love a Piano’ at the HCPAC
HCPAC announces the cast for the upcoming musical, “I Love a Piano,” chosen from local talent that auditioned this past week. The cast includes Maria Ogburn, Kara Catugal, Shelley Cruz, Gordon...
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