OFFICER UNINJURED IN WRONG-WAY DRIVER CRASH — A Decatur Police officer escaped injury in a wrong-way driver collision Monday evening in the city. The wreck happened in the 800 block of U.S. 380 around 7:15 p.m. The driver of the other vehicle, identified as 61-year-old Lisa Stout of Decatur, was injured. Decatur Police Chief Delvon Campbell said officer Josh Wilson was stopped at the red light when he saw a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox traveling west in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 380. “[Officer Wilson] turned on his emergency lights and siren to hopefully get Stout to stop. She continued westbound in the wrong lane. Other traffic was behind officer Wilson, so he turned his unit slightly sideways to keep others from being hit. Stout collided with the back ride side of Officer Wilson’s unit,” Campbell said. Wise County EMS took Stout by ground ambulance to Medical City Decatur hospital. Wise County Jail records show Stout was later arrested for driving while intoxicated-second offense.
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY ARRIVES — Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at 28 voting precincts in Wise County for the primary election. A full list of polling locations was featured in last week’s Wise County Messenger and can be found online here. Results will be posted as they are available tonight at wcmessenger.com, and full election coverage will be featured in this week’s upcoming Messenger. Locally contested races on the Republican ballot include district judge, justice of the peace races in Precincts 1 and 2 and state House District 64. Two candidates are also vying to be the Democratic candidate for House District 64 this November. Both the Republican and Democratic ballots include a number of statewide races including U.S. senator, governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFF RESULTS — Paradise (34-2) punched its ticket to the 3A Division II Region II final for the second straight year after defeating Hooks 44-29 in the regional semifinals Monday.
SOFTBALL RESULTS — Decatur (6-3, 2-0) collected its second District 7-4A victory by routing Bridgeport (1-9, 0-2) in a 15-2 win in five innings to capture the first Battle of Big Sandy rivalry game. Paradise (15-2-1, 1-0) opened 10-3A by blowing out Callisburg in three innings, 18-0. Chico (1-1) picked up its first win of the year by outlasting Bowie in a 19-18 victory.
BASEBALL RESULTS — Chico dropped to 0-4 following a 10-3 loss to Saint Jo Monday.
YOUTH FAIR CONTINUES — Things really get rolling today at the Wise County Youth Fair in Decatur with a number of events. The breeding dairy goat show is at 10 a.m., rabbit breed ID contest 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., meat pen rabbits judged at 1 p.m. followed by breeding rabbits, longhorn show at 1 p.m. and breeding swine show at 4 p.m. Viewing of 4-H, FCCLA and horticulture projects continue 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
DR. SUESS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION — Decatur Public Library will celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday 10 a.m. Wednesday. Enjoy green eggs and ham, stories written by Dr. Suess and play time while making new friends. Contact Shelli Sortini, 940-393-0290.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS — Decatur (35-4) faces Prosper Richland in the 4A Division I state semifinals 6:30 tonight at Denton High School. Paradise (33-4) takes on Wall in a 3AII state semifinal matchup 6:30 p.m. at Comanche ISD’s Special Events Center.
BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS — Chico (21-14) takes on Graford in a 2A Division II Region II semifinal matchup 7 tonight at Jacksboro High School. Slidell (29-7) squares off against Lipan in its third-round matchup 7 p.m. at Azle High School.
SOCCER GAMES RESCHEDULED — The Bridgeport Bulls and Sissies’ District 7-4A matches against Burkburnett have been moved to 4 p.m. (girls) and 5:30 p.m. (boys) Wednesday due to a scheduling conflict.
BASEBALL — Decatur (5-3-1) travels to face Bowie in a non-district matchup today at 6 p.m.
SOFTBALL — Boyd (15-2) begins District 10-3A play with a home battle against Whitesboro 7 tonight.
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.
FUNERALS — Service for Patricia “Patty” Rogers, 78, of Decatur is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
FUNERAL for Margaret Louise Cowart, 89, of Fort Worth is 4 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family visitation is two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL service for Linda Nell Stogner, 75, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Boyd.
SERVICE for Calvin Coolidge Keith Jr., 76, of Springtown is 2 p.m. Saturday at White’s Family Funeral Home in Springtown.
MEMORIAL service for Montral (Ard) Hendrix, 75, of Paradise is 10 a.m. Saturday at Paradise Church of Christ in Paradise.
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