2021-07-14

One dead in Saturday house fire

A man died after being transported to the hospital from a house fire north of Decatur Saturday morning.

New Ride

Firefighter Steven Kinney sprays water on a 1992 Sutphen Quint 16 truck Saturday at a push in ceremony Saturday at Newark Fire Department.

Season of momentum

Slidell ends 2020-21 campaign with postseason finishes

It’s no secret that the Slidell athletic department has experienced a wave of success over the past three years.

Class reunion

The Decatur High School Class of 1959 recently held their 62nd reunion at Black Creek Farm.

Coburn out as supt.

Board votes 4-3 to accept resignation agreement

For the third time in less than five years, Decatur ISD is searching for a superintendent.

Remembering Wyatt

Alvord renames invitational meet after former student

Alvord High School was impacted heavily by the death of sophomore Wyatt Dickerson – a sophomore who loved running for the Bulldogs.

Best of the best

Carson teacher among finalist for region title

Carson Elementary’s Alexis Balboni is a candidate for Region 11 teacher of the year.

Elder tosses no-hitter in first pro season

While still adjusting to being promoted to Double A, Bryce Elder made team history Saturday night.

Cases continue to rise

The active number of COVID-19 cases in Wise County continued to tick up this week.

Driver cited after fiery wreck

The driver of an 18-wheeler hauling a tractor trailer load of bread escaped unharmed shortly before the truck erupted in flames Sunday morning.