"Leap Years" by Neal Murphy

January 4, 2016 - In case you have not noticed, 2016 is a leap year. Why do we need leap years anyway? The short answer is, “the leap years synchronize the calendar year with the solar year”. However, leap years are far more complicated than that simple answer.

"My Five Cents" by Senator Robert Nichols

December 31, 2015 - Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with family and good food, as I know mine were.

Here are five things happening around your state this month:

1. Standing up for Christmas

Sheriff Blackwell & Sheriff's Office Wishes You a Happy New Year (Pd Adv)

Elmer Mathews Celebrating His 80th Birthday

Elmer Mathews stands between his two brothers, Johnny and Don.

Smith Issues Letter of Resignation as Timpson Mayor

To the esteemed Council Members of the City of Timpson,

Shelby County Attorney Open Carry Opinion

December 30, 2015 - Gary Rholes, Shelby County Attorney, has been investigating options for Shelby County in relation to the "Open Carry" law. He has since issued the following letter to officials and media in the county:

I have reviewed statutes and Attorney General opinions regarding the “open carry” law as it relates to the County. I regret that I was unable to attend Monday’s Commissioner Court meeting, but would like to offer my opinion. First, I believe the consensus reached at the meeting that the existing sign regarding weapons be removed was clearly correct.

Attorney General Paxton Warns Texans of Scams in Wake of Tornadoes

December 29, 2015 AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today cautions Texans to be aware of disaster scams in the wake of a disaster declaration in four North Texas counties. Severe weather and tornadoes caused devastation on some Texas communities on December 26, 2015, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for the counties of Dallas, Collin Rockwall and Ellis.

4-H Taxidermy Project Showcases Skills Learned

Roy Cheatwood Announces Candidacy for Constable Pct 3

December 28, 2015 - Roy Cheatwood announces candidacy for Constable Precinct 3 in the upcoming Republican Primary. I, Roy Cheatwood, candidate for Constable Pct. 3 was raised in Logansport, Louisana where I attended Logansport High School. I married Jackie McFadden of Joaquin. We have 2 sons, 1 daughter and 3 grandchildren.

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