MAN INJURED IN POWER LINE ACCIDENT — A Sanger man was flown to a Metroplex hospital in critical condition Monday after a power line accident near Bridgeport and Alvord. Justin Rushing, 25, of Sanger was working on the electrical line in the 400 block of Farm Road 1655 before the accident occurred, according to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). First responders and utility company personnel responded to the scene at around 10:39 a.m. “[He] was working in the bucket of his work truck on the power line and accidentally touched the power line,” said Eric Debus, WCSO chief deputy. Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said the patient suffered critical injuries. Air Evac LifeTeam 68 flew Rushing to the burn unit at Medical City Plano. He was alert minutes after the accident, Debus said. The work trucks at the site belonged to Revolution Power, LLC, an electric company based out of Whitesboro. Bridgeport Fire Department also responded to the injured person call. Utility personnel were also called to ensure the power was shut off.
GIBSON NAMED LONE FINALIST — Paradise ISD didn’t have to look far to find its next top administrator — someone who is already a familiar face in the district. Robyn Gibson was named the lone finalist for the Paradise ISD superintendent position on Tuesday morning at a special school board meeting. The school board unanimously voted to name her as the next superintendent after a closed session discussion that lasted about 20 minutes. Her contract will begin after the state-mandated 21-day waiting period. Gibson — the district’s assistant superintendent — has been the acting superintendent since May 31. She took over the top administrator position following the departure of former superintendent Will Brewer, who took the same job at Jim Ned CISD after 2 1/2 years in Paradise. Gibson is in her 29th year of education, with the last 12 spent in Paradise. She has also held administrator positions in Bridgeport and Keller ISDs.
JUVENILE INJURED IN UTV ACCIDENT — One juvenile was injured in a wreck involving a side-by-side utility task vehicle (UTV) on Monday afternoon in Decatur. The incident occurred around noon at the Community Church during Sunflower Camp, a free day camp for individuals with special needs held the first week of June each year. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the injured juvenile was a passenger in the UTV when a rollover wreck occurred. Wise County EMS and Decatur Fire Department responded to the scene. Scanner traffic indicated the wreck happened in a pasture behind the church at 2840 U.S. 380. The child sustained serious injuries, Preuninger said, and was transported by ground ambulance to Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth.
BOIL WATER NOTICE — The Walnut Creek Special Utility District has issued a boil water notice following a break in a 16-inch water main west of Bridgeport. Affected areas include Easy Bay Drive and connecting streets, FM 1658, County Road 3504, County Road 3510 and along FM 920 from CR 3510 three miles south to the 3600 block of FM 920. If you live in these areas and experience loss of pressure or complete water loss be advised that once repairs are complete you will be under a boil water notice until further notice, according to the district.
RAIN CHANCES RETURN — Today’s forecast includes a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and then an 80 percent chance of storms this evening. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.
SOLICITATION OF A MINOR ARREST — An Alvord man has been charged as part of a law enforcement operation targeting prostitution in Denton County. John Kolby Holland was arrested Thursday for online solicitation of a minor as part of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office “Prostitution Demand Suppression Operation,” which aimed to reduce prostitution in the community by arresting people attempting to purchase sexual favors for money. Holland was one of three people arrested in the operation. Denton County Jail records show Holland was released Friday after posting $25,000 bond.
WARNER STEPS DOWN AS BOYD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH — Following an 11-year run with the Boyd Lady Jackets, including a decade as the team’s leader, coach Erica Warner recently confirmed to the Messenger that she has stepped down. A 2003 graduate of Boyd, Warner was hired as an assistant coach in 2014 under former coach Lynn Cranfill. She remained on staff after Brandon Hopkins took over the program in the 2014-15 season following Cranfill’s resignation due to his brain cancer diagnosis. Warner was promoted to head coach for the 2015-16 season. According to MaxPreps and Messenger archives, Warner led the Lady Jackets to a 70-175 overall record, including 30-98 in district play. Boyd experienced its best campaign under Warner in her final season. The Lady Jackets (16-13, 6-6) finished fourth in District 10-3A, and earned the league’s second seed in the 3A Division II bracket — the program’s first playoff berth since 2015. Boyd suffered a 61-56 first-round loss to Dallas Madison in the 3A Division II playoffs. Read more online at wcmessenger.com.
RHOME CITY OFFICES ON THE MOVE — Rhome City Hall will be closed Wednesday through Friday for its move to its new facility at 251 N. School Road. Phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Earlier this year, the city council invested in a modular facility that will serve as temporary housing for city administration, police staff and the fire and public works department heads.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — If you care for, or care about, someone with Alzheimer’s, the Wise Alzheimer’s Support Group will have a virtual meeting 7 tonight. Learn from others and share your experiences. For information on how to participate in the meeting call Richard, 940-255-0244.
RHYTHM PATH — Decatur Public Library will host Rhythm Path for two shows, at 10 and 11:15 a.m., Wednesday. Children and families are invited to enjoy this musical adventure in this interactive experience. Using authentic African drums, participants will learn basic rhythms and create a high-energy, unified sound. Visit the library’s Facebook page for more event details, or call 940-393-0290.
FUNERALS — Memorial for Mike Lane, 69, of Decatur will be at a future date. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Rodney Lindsey, 62, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Bridgeport. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Tonya Kennedy, 58, of Haslet is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
SERVICE for Terry Uselton Sr., 74, of Chico will be held at a later date. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Mistie Lee Kimmel, 48, is 10 a.m. Friday at Lighthouse church in Bowie with burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
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