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School breaks with Hart

Board approves agreement with coach

By Richard Greene | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

After eight seasons, Pete Hart will no longer be on the Chico football sidelines or serving as the school district's athletic director.

Fire chief, volunteers resign from department

By Brandon Evans | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

The bulk of Boyd's Volunteer Fire Department met at the station early Sunday night.

Stimulus money to be used for wastewater plant upgrade

By Phil Major | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

The city of Decatur hopes to take some federal economic stimulus money and save $20,000 on its electric bill.

School still seeks to expand technology

By Brandon Evans | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

Despite the Nov. 3 defeat of the $7 million technology bond by voters in the Bridgeport school district, the school board intends to move forward with the goal of providing more computers for students.

Elementary boundaries on agenda

By Staff | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Decatur School Board is expected to adopt new elementary school attendance boundaries at Thursday's meeting.

Facility projects continue at school

By Mandy Bourgeois | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Paradise School Board heard a brief report on several district construction and renovation projects at Monday's school board meeting.

School hopes to have new AD by February

By Richard Greene | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

The search for a new athletic director and head football coach in Chico is under way.

Holiday baking contest is back

By Staff | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Wise County Messenger is reviving its holiday baking contest.
Cooks in Wise County can win a share of $250 in prize money with their best holiday dishes.

Heart of a champion

After open-heart surgery, Wine completes journey back to court

By Richard Greene | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

With her headband in place, Northwest junior Taelor Wine inches into the center-court circle for the opening tip Tuesday night before a sparse season-opening crowd in Texan Gym.

Council bolsters police force

By Brandon Evans | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

The city of Rhome added a new reserve officer and a full-time officer to its police force at Thursday night's council meeting.

Program honors all veterans

By Mandy Bourgeois | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

Three children stood at the edge of the crowd at the Wise County Veterans Memorial Park. As the band played the national anthem, one stood tall, shoulders back, hand frozen to his temple in a salute to the flag. The other two shifted from one foot to the other with their hands to their heart, their eyes shifting from the flag to the faces of those around them.

Agent Orange benefits expanded for veterans

By Mandy Bourgeois | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

The U.S. Department of Affairs has extended Agent Orange benefits to three additional conditions.

Veterans Memorial Park officially opens

By Brandon Evans | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

Clouds coated the sky somber gray as a pair of Wise County veterans solemnly raised the American flag for the first time over Rhome's Veterans' Memorial Park on Wednesday morning.

Rogue pony roundup

Police chief, councilmen, citizen and former cowboy capture elusive Shetland

By Brandon Evans | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

The nostrils of the diminutive beast flared as it moved through the tall grass in the fields of Rhome.
"He's been out here for about a week," said Rhome police chief James Rose. "He's been staying back in a field by the Dairy Queen."
But on Wednesday, the animal grew bold and approached the highway.

Sheriffs Department Crime Report for November 15

By Staff | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

Friday, Nov. 6
2200 block of U.S. 380 - An unknown suspect or suspects used the security code and entered the yard of Falcon Technology. They proceeded to steal $20,000 in equipment including a welding truck and a pressure washer. A manager told the deputy that the company recently laid off more than 20 employees.

Erosion battles Big Sandy

By Phil Major | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

Big Sandy Creek has turned into a problem for Larry and Bill Coursey south of U.S. 380.

Commissioners canvass election results

By Kristen Tribe | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

County commissioners had a special meeting Thursday to canvass the votes from the Nov. 3 election.

Alcohol, drug addicts have new resources for help

By Mandy Bourgeois | Published Sunday, November 15, 2009

Since reopening the Wise County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in June, Gary Barnes and Elva Villa have worked to help those with addiction.

NEW BOUNDARIES - The Decatur School Board last night approved new elementary attendance boundaries to take effect with the opening of the district's third elementary next fall. Generally, areas on the west side of the district are zoned into Rann Elementary, areas on the east side of the district are zoned into Carson Elementary and southern areas of the district including much of the downtown area of Decatur are zoned into Young Elementary. See Sunday's Messenger for a detailed map of the new boundaries.

Chico student athletes Malori Moss, Malanie Gates and Shelby Collins express their emotions at the news that trustees approved a resignation agreement with Pete Hart.

Photo by Joe Duty

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