VFW Post 8904 Recognizes Korean War Armistice; Piersol Recalls Time of Service

Center Chapter of DRT Hosted District IV Workshop

The local William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas chapter donates $2,000 to the Republic of Texas History Center Project

Greg Grant Writes Article for Arbor Gate Blog "Goodbye to Willie Swindle"

August 6, 2018 - Greg Grant, an award-winning horticulturist, conservationist, and writer from Arcadia, Texas, wrote an article for the Arbor Gate Blog on August 6th about the topic of ribbon cane syrup and included a "Goodbye to Willie Swindle." Willie Swindle was a Shelby County local from the Possum Trot community and he was known for making ribbon cane syrup. He passed away the end of July at the age of 103.

Meet Five Generations of the Miller Family

Shelby County Appraisal District Office Closes Early Friday

August 3, 2018 - The Shelby County Appraisal District has closed early today (Friday, August 3) due to unexpected fumigation. We will reopen at 8:30 Monday morning.

2018 Backpack Drive: Have A Kid’s Back, Donate a Pack Today

August 3, 2018 - The school year is just around the corner and the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center wants you to help by providing kids with a backpack.

There are two ways to donate:

1. Buy a backpack yourself and fill it with basic school supplies
OR
2. Give a $25 donation that will sufficiently provide one child with a pack and supplies.

Xi Alpha Delta Rho Donates to CHS Project Graduation

Timpson Lodge Recognizes Members with 50, 70-Year Service Awards

Pictured (from left), WM Larry Molloy, Joe Dillon 70-year award, Darrell Rhodes 50-year award, Harvey Tipton 50-year award, and RW Stacy Cranford DDGM District 15.

Piney Woods Photographic Society July Challenge Winners

July 27, 2018 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, July 21, 2018 with a really great workshop featuring "Shooting Still and Moving Water" in preparation for their August meeting Challenge "Water".

The July Challenge entitled "Flying" had some 27 unique and outstanding photographs submitted by members for critique. After all the votes were submitted the July Challenge winners are:

July Challenge - Flight

Louisiana Conference Dedicated to Joaquin Men

July 26, 2018 - Over last week nearly 700 firefighters attended the 113th Louisiana State Fireman’s Association Annual Conference. Taking place over five days beginning with H.O.T. Drills (hands on training), then the official start of the conference began last Thursday evening with opening ceremony and dedication of the conference. The conference was dedicated to three men, all from Joaquin.

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