Kerens seizes first win on homecoming night
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Kerens receiver Muziq Gunnell catches a 61-yard touchdown pass for his team’s first Sept. 23 score.
September 2022
James Donald Wylie
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James Donald Wylie, 64, of Mabank passed away Sept. 23, 2022. James was born Oct. 9, 1957 to parents, James Douglas Wylie and Donna Lee Ruff.
In 1977, James graduated from Mabank High School. On June 12, 1981, James married the love of his life Michele Morris in Kemp.
He was a devoted and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. His time was spent surrounded by his loving family.
James was an adventurous and undaunted man who loved riding motorcycles, speed boats and fast cars. His diligence and selflessness was dedicated to Solar Turbines in Mabank.
County preps for drainage work on Welch Lane
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HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted Sept. 20 to enter private property and remove brush and dirt on the edge of its right-of-way on Welch Lane in Gun Barrel City for construction of a 20-by-20-foot bridge within the county’s jurisdiction.
Athens High School announces homecoming court
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Athens High School names their 2022 Homecoming Court during halftime of their football game Sept. 16 against Kaufman. The 2022 Athens Homecoming Queen Hailey Miranda (from left) stands with Junior Princess Ximena Hermosillo, Sophomore Duchess Brylie Davila and Freshman Duchess Teneja Chancellor.
Mayors proclaim Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week
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Gun Barrel City Mayor David Skains displays the signed proclamation with DAR Regent Carole Ruska.
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DAR Chaplain Brenda Price stands with Mabank Mayor Jeff Norman as they display the signed proclamation.
Body of missing Athens man found
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Rock Stanley left for a hike on Mt. Charleston at 5:45 a.m., Aug. 23 and never returned.
Ally Wilson named Miss Kemp
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Ally Wilson is crowned Miss Kemp 2022 at Kemp High School Sept. 17.
Malakoff mauls Gladewater in early runaway
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Malakoff linebacker Zack Studley hones in on a Gladewater running back during his team’s 52-13 win.
Offensive outburst no match as Kerens falls to Dawson
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DAWSON–Six touchdowns weren’t enough for the Kerens Bocbats on the road against the Dawson Bulldogs Sept. 16.
Nehemiah Massey had three touchdowns for Kerens in the 62-41 loss Friday night.
Massey finished the night with 34 carries for 203 yards and three rushing touchdowns against the Bulldogs.
Junior quarterback Lane Lynch went 13/30 with 208 passing yards, throwing three touchdowns and one interception in the loss.
Representative Keith Bell flips coin on Athens Homecoming night
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Flipping the coin Sept. 16 prior to the Homecoming game between Athens and Kaufman at Bruce Field is State Rep. Keith Bell (right), pictured here with Athens ISD Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims. As Athens is playing Kaufman, Rep. Bell is calling it The Battle of House District 4.
