Dew ISD is splitting its superintendent and principal positions. Kris Staggs was named the Dew ISD Principal last week. An interim superintendent will be named at a later date.Darrell Evans, who has served as the Dew ISD Superintendent and Principal for the last nine years, is retiring.Evans has…
Five people are competing for three spots on the Fairfield ISD school board. There is one unexpired term and two full terms up for grabs. Running for the unexpired term are Ashlee Daniel and Cody Roller. Competing for the two full terms are Eric Chavers, Blake Robinson and Jeff Wright.Early…
Freestone County Commissioners moved forward their plans to purchase a new audio/ visual system for the district courtroom.The court made that decision at their April 10 meeting, when the commissioners also voted to buy consoles for the Dispatch Office and to go out for bids on tree cutting and…
Doug Holzbog, MBA, has been appointed Market CEO for Ennis Regional Medical Center, Palestine Regional Medical Center and Parkview Regional Hospital.Holzbog will be based at Palestine but oversee operations at the three facilities.He begins his new tenure on April 22.“We are excited to bring Doug…
Kris Staggs has been named the Dew ISD Principal. Staggs has been serving as the Dew ISD Counselor for a number of years. The change was made effective immediately on April 9.“I am very excited and hope to make a positive impact on all students and staff at Dew ISD,” Staggs said.Over the last 23…
As an outdoors writer for the past 39 years, I’ve become accustomed to ‘Gallavanting” around the country fishing, hunting and collecting material for my articles.Lately though, I’ve been sticking pretty close to home. My wife had shoulder surgery a couple weeks ago and I’ve been serving as chief…
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated Westwood and fell to Franklin this past week to move to 13-12 overall and 6-6 in district play.On Thursday, April 11, the Lady Eagles traveled to Westwood and brought home a 16-5 road win in five innings over the Lady Panthers. The game was originally scheduled…
The Fairfield Eagles defeated Westwood and fell to Franklin this past week to move to 15-8 overall and 6-5 in district play.On Thursday night April 11, Fairfield hosted the Westwood Panthers. The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but was moved due to the flooding.Angel Serrato and Cal…
Six Lady Eagles are heading to the Regional Track Meet to compete in seven events this Friday and Saturday, April 1920, at Midway High School after advancing from the Area Track Meet last Friday, April 12, at McGregor High School. Overall, Fairfield placed second at the Area Meet.Advancing to…
Monday, April 88:30 A- Officer Tinsley and SGT Markham on a report of suspicious activity10 A- Officer Tinsley and SGT Markham on a report of theft by check6:03 P- Officer Beaver on a report of an alarm10 P- Officer Beaver on a report of suspicious activityTuesday, April 93:20 A- Officer Beaver on…
Doug Holzbog, MBA, has been appointed Market CEO for Ennis Regional Medical Center, Palestine…
Kris Staggs has been named the Dew ISD Principal. Staggs has been serving as the Dew ISD Counselor…
Dew ISD is splitting its superintendent and principal positions. Kris Staggs was named the Dew ISD Principal last week. An interim superintendent will be named at a later date.Darrell Evans, who has served as the Dew ISD Superintendent and Principal…
News
Five people are competing for three spots on the Fairfield ISD school board. There is one unexpired term and two full terms up for grabs. Running for the…
Freestone County Commissioners moved forward their plans to purchase a new audio/ visual system for the district courtroom.The court made that decision at…
Sports
As an outdoors writer for the past 39 years, I’ve become accustomed to ‘Gallavanting” around the country fishing, hunting and collecting material for my…
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated Westwood and fell to Franklin this past week to move to 13-12 overall and 6-6 in district play.On Thursday, April 11, the…
The Fairfield Eagles defeated Westwood and fell to Franklin this past week to move to 15-8 overall and 6-5 in district play.On Thursday night April 11,…
Obituaries
In loving memory of Deborah Yevone Nunley, who passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 69.Deborah was born on May 16, 1954, in Dallas, to her parents…
James Luster Ransom was born on Thursday, Dec. 7, 1933, in Freestone County.He was born to Leester and Bettie High Ransom. His mother died when he was just 2 1…
We are saddened to share the sudden loss of our mother Patricia Ann Parr.Patricia was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Fort Worth, to John Clifton Jenkins and Dorothy…
