WALNUT CREEK LOWERS WATER RESTRICTIONS — After issuing Stage 3 water restrictions impacting the cities of Aurora, Boyd, Paradise and Rhome last week, Walnut Creek Special Utility District lowered its ...

Jack Gainer and Shirley Hammonds married July 7, 1951, in Tucumcari, NM. They reside in Decatur and are members of Faith Baptist Church. They have two children, Jim Gainer and wife, Jeanette of Glen ...

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ONLY IN WISE...MONDAY, JULY 6: 300 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 4690 — The cemetery association president advised that seven headstones had been knocked down in the cemetery, costing the association ...

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT LIBRARY — Lady Bantham will be at Decatur Public Library for a storytime fit for a queen 10 a.m. Thursday (July 16). Enjoy stories, crafts and meet new friends along the way.

NEWARK GAS LEAK PROMPTS EVACUATIONS — A “significant gas leak” was reported in Newark Wednesday night leading to the evacuation of several homes. The Newark Volunteer Fire Department said the gas leak ...

Funeral services for Brittany Hendrix, 27, of Paradise, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Paradise, with burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will ...

ALVORD MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX CHARGES — A joint law enforcement operation Tuesday morning in Alvord resulted in the arrest of a man on felony charges related to child sex crimes. The Wise County ...

A joint law enforcement operation Tuesday morning in Alvord resulted in the arrest of a man on felony charges related to child sex crimes.

Behind back-to-back state titles in her first two seasons, Decatur coach Stormi Snider will work with some of the top players ...

The Decatur School Board Monday approved increasing meal prices effective at the beginning of the 2026/27 school year. School administrators say the increase is needed to help the food service fund ...

Following a hot start to the 2026 season, former Decatur pitcher Bryce Elder and the Atlanta Braves have reached Major League ...