2022-11-04

From the Vault

100 years ago Friday, Nov. 10, 1922 Wise County man elected senator William H. Rice of Decatur was elected state senator from the thirty-first district to succeed Senator Guinn Williams last Tuesday when he defeated former Senator James R. Riley of Denton and Robert L. Sullivan of Slidell by a plurality which will run from seven to nine hundred votes. […]

Wise County Crime Report

Only in Wise… WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 PRIVATE ROAD 3360 A woman advised there was an Amazon driver on her property. Deputies determined the complainant blocked the private road for approximately 30 minutes, preventing the Amazon driver from leaving. The driver wished to press charges. Complainant was arrested. SUNDAY, OCT. 16 WALNUT CREEK — Complainant is on the homeowners association and […]

Council approves ordinance change

City prepares to hire administrator


The Rhome City Council approved a new ordinance that will change the process of selecting a new city administrator during a special meeting Tuesday. Moving forward, the city administrator will be decided by a majority vote instead of an appointment and confirmation process. Mayor Patricia Mitchell strongly questioned the legality of the council’s decision to make the change and the […]

Chunkin’ pumpkins

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FLYING PUMPKINS — With a catapult, cannon and slingshots at their disposal, students at the Decatur STEM Academy at Enis Elementary sent pumpkins flying through the air Wednesday. Before launching the pumpkins, students built catapults from plastic spoons and Popsicle sticks. At top, Enis first grader Sloan Brandes loads the pumpkin cannon as his dad, Josh Brandes, builds up air […]

Easton Jett Winans

Oct. 31, 2022

Thomas Winans and Bobbie Carson of Decatur announce the birth of a son Easton Jett Winans, Oct. 31, 2022, at Wise Health System in Decatur. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. He has one brother, Lane Humphries, 3. Grandparents are Barbara Eubank and John Eubanks of North Richland Hills, Linda Majors and Chuck Winans of […]

Henry York Bradley

Oct. 31, 2022

Will and Sarabeth Bradley of Chico announce the birth of a son, Henry York, Oct. 31, 2022, at Wise Health System in Decatur. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. He has one brother, Gatlin, 3, and one sister, Annabella, 5. Grandparents are Lesanne and Jody Jordan of Runaway Bay, Randy and Donna Bradley of […]

Daniel Scooter Loggains

Oct. 27, 2022

Brandon and Pamala Loggains of Rhome announce the birth of a son, Daniel Scooter, Oct. 27, 2022, at Wise Health System in Decatur. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 inches long. He has three brothers, Evan Troutman, 13, Aydyn Troutman, 11, and Austin Spurgers, 5. He has five sisters, Sateeva Perry, 17, Serenity Perry, 16, Nella Loggains, […]

Tips to save on energy this winter

The nearing winter months could create the perfect storm for high home heating bills. Global energy price forecasts indicate households could see their bills increase up to 54 percent, according to The United States Energy Information Administration. Forecasters, including the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and the Farmer’s Almanac, predict a colder-than-normal season. The good news is that families can prevent […]

Shining light on resources

FREE Operation Green Light to honor veterans


Wise County is joining a nationwide effort to honor veterans through Operation Green Light Nov. 7-13. The initiative, created by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO), encourages community members and business owners to light their homes and buildings green for the week of Veterans Day. “Operation Green Light is a […]

Now hiring

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