This Memorial Day, Don’t Become a Memory! By Johanna Hicks
This Memorial Day, Don’t Become a Memory! As my husband and I watch the evening news each night, we are troubled by the number of auto and/or truck accidents that are caused by intoxication. With Memorial Day rapidly approaching, people will be on the move on our highways, and the risk is heightened. Memorial Day weekend, 2015, saw 17 Texas motorists lose their lives on our roadways due to alcohol and/or drug impairment. All of...
PJC Creative Writing Awards Presented
Student writing talent was the focus of a recent awards ceremony at Paris Junior College. Ceremony organizer and PJC English instructor Marsha Dennis emphasized to the audience the importance of creative writing that showcases narrative craft and poetry before handing out the awards. Katelyn Allen of Sulphur Bluff received the Outstanding Student in English award, presented by English instructor Dr. Jennifer Collar. “She is a...
Wildcats Defeat Greenville; Honor Five Seniors; Say Official Good-bye to Eagle Stadium
The Wildcats’ baseball team staked claim to at least a share of the district championship with a 7-2 win over Greenville Tuesday as the Wildcats had a fond farewell party for Eagle Stadium and honored five seniors on senior night. The Wildcats and pitcher Ryan Humphries got off to a rocky start allowing the Lions two first inning runs. The Lions had a single, a hit batsman, another single and a wild pitch to plate the two runs....
Four Lady Cats Sign to Play College Soccer
Four Lady Cats’ soccer players signed letters of intent to attend college and play soccer Thursday morning at a signing event in the Multipurpose Building on the high school campus. Defender Payton Pierce signed to play at four-year school, LeTourneau University in Longview, where her sister, Myranda is a soccer player. Three Lady Cats are headed to nearby Paris Junior College: Goalkeeper Abbi Hale, defensive midfielder Ciarra...
Trojans Drop Close District Game at Fruitvale
The Cumby Trojans’ baseball team dropped a close district game at Fruitvale, 6-5 Friday. The Trojans got off to a good start with a three-run top of the first inning. Fruitvale tied the game with a single run in the second and two runs in the third. Then Cumby went ahead, 5-3 with single runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Fruitvale had a big three-run bottom of the fifth to take a 6-5 lead and they held on to win. Both teams...
Royal Caribbean Plans to Send Another Ship to Galveston
Royal Caribbean is scheduled to send one of their classic ships to Galveston. The Vision of the Seas will join another Royal Caribbean ship, the Liberty of the Seas that already is in Galveston. Although the Vision was built in 1998 and was the first of the “Vision” series of ships, it recently went through a massive revitalization including upgrades to every stateroom as well as updates to all of the public spaces as...
Aviation History: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aviation History: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II evolved from the earlier Douglas C-74. Many referred to the large aircraft as “Old Shakey”. The first flight by a C-124 took place on 27 November 1949. The first operational aircraft were delivered in May 1950, and production ran through May 1955 (204 C-124As and 243 C-124Cs). The improved C-124C featured more-powerful engines, as well as...
Wildcat Baseball Seeks Second District Win Against Marshall Friday
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said his team’s 13-8 district win at Pine Tree Tuesday night was a good opening win despite it showing things the Wildcats could do better. He said anytime you can win on the road in the district is great especially since the Wildcats beat a team expected to make the playoffs from the district. Coach Hammack admitted the Pine Tree game was a little uncharacteristic for the Wildcats. He said...
Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers – This One’s for You! By Johanna Hicks
Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers – This One’s for You! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a wealth of information and I’d like to share one of our many programs with you – Parenting Connections! Being a parent is simultaneously one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences that we will ever have. Parents have a tremendous responsibility to care for and raise children in a manner that will prepare them to...
Young’s Hat Trick Qualifies Lady Cats Soccer for Playoffs
The Lady Cats’ soccer team qualified for the playoffs with a 5-3 win over Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night at the SSHS Track Complex. Lady Cats’ freshman Sophie Young scored a three-goal hat trick. Young had the go ahead goal and an insurance goal in the victory. The Lady Cats got off to a quick start. Jo McMillan scored just a little more than 10 minutes into the contest and the Lady Cats led 1-0. Just over four minutes later,...
