A Bridgeport man engaged law enforcement officials from Wise and neighboring counties in a standoff south of Boyd for more than two hours Friday. But negotiators from the Wise County Sheriff’s Office were able to talk to with the man on the telephone, and he surrendered shortly before 1 p.m.
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NEWS HEADLINES
No runoff needed; Clark gets majority in 3-man race
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
By Kristen Tribe
The Decatur Visitors Center erupted in whistles and cheers as the final numbers in the Republican primary were posted Tuesday night.
Local voters have say in state races
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
By Brian Knox
Statewide results were still being tabulated as the Messenger went to press late Tuesday, but we know how Wise County residents voted.
Kennedy wins Republican primary, Ross finishes 3rd
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
By Brandon Evans
Three ballot boxes from Precinct 4 were the last to trickle in Tuesday night.
Rowe withstands challenge in clerk’s race
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
By Bob Buckel
By the time the final box came in Tuesday night, District Clerk Brenda Rowe was ready to go back to work.
SPORTS HEADLINES
Vieira crowned Iron Cowboy V
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
By Erika Pedroza
Decatur's Joao Ricardo Vieira arose as the Dr Pepper Iron Cowboy V in the Professional Bull Riders bracket-style event Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Deadlift nets fourth for Decatur’s Roberts
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
By Richard Greene
Rickey Roberts pulled up 560 pounds on deadlift Saturday to record the best lift in the 242-pound weight class at the Region 6 Division 2 meet at Decatur High School.
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OUR OPINIONS
New take on the American dream
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | By Richard Greene
In 2005, I followed the advice of everyone I knew and ventured out to buy my first piece of the American dream.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Thanks for kindness, help on the road
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
By Carol and Keith Dowdy
We just wanted to give a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful EMS that we have in Wise County.
Thanks for those who still care
Published Saturday, March 1, 2014
By Joe Lambert
This past Sunday I went to visit a friend who is staying at The Hills Nursing Home. If you have visited there, you know the entryway or foyer is the gathering room for visits.
- Ben and Barbara Peace
- Sarah Case and Josh Smith
- Haylie Dawn Simon and Zachary Colten Williams
- Mr. and Mrs. James Derrick Ratliff
- Sarah Elizabeth Boorman and Richard Zane Park
- Kolby Pringle and Courtney Andrews
- Larry and Paula Kersten
- Mike and Charlotte Lockett
- Amy Erica Eison and David Earl Frazier
- Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Taylor Irons
- MORE WEDDINGS...
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