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River and Laikyn Ingram of Twinzies Creations showcase their favorite pieces for sale during the Kemp Kids Market hosted by Kemp Parks and Recreation Department Nov. 9.  

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Malakoff quarterback Mike Jones, who looks for a receiver against Winnsboro Nov. 8, later scores the winning touchdown on a 16-yard run to clinch the district title and an undefeated regular season.

MABANK—Mabank Police Department responded to a call Nov. 7, in the 500 Block of East Kaufman Street where a resident reported hearing gunshots outside. 
According to a press release, a patrolman who was working in the area located a male running down the street with an apparent injury. The male was detained and given medical attention immediately and identified as Tyrese Ramsey.
It was later determined that Ramsey got into an altercation with an acquaintance, who was later identified as Terrence Boley Jr. 

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Malakoff beats Winnsboro 35-28 for the district title to cap off a second-straight perfect regular season and win their 26th consecutive game Nov. 8. The Malakoff Tigers head to CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in Tyler for game 1 of the playoffs against Tatum at 7 p.m. Nov. 14.  GO TIGERS!

Monitor Photo/Denise York
The Sarah Maples Chapter of the NSDAR presents a program Nov. 9 commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War at the Mabank Veterans Memorial. The oldest veteran at the ceremony, Victor Chaney, is given special recognition for his service during World War II. Chaney spoke passionately about his recent trip to Normandy, France as part of a Freedom Flight that commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Congratulating him is Janet Erwin. 

KERENS–The Kerens Bobcats staged a second-half comeback on Senior Night against the Cayuga Wildcats Nov. 1, erasing a 13-0 deficit to win their second District 8-2A football game and remain in the hunt for the playoffs.
Kerens, 4-5 for the season overall, got things started in the third quarter when quarterback Muziq Gunnell threw a 24-yard pass to Jachi Rooks. After that, Gunnell ran 4 yards for Kerens’ first touchdown, reducing their deficit to 13-7.

Monitor Photo/Denise York
The Kiwanis Club of Cedar Creek Lake shops for deserving students from area schools including Tool Elementary, Eustace and Trinidad. Students receive warm clothing for the upcoming Fall and Winter season. Community members join in to help shop for the children.

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Mabank High School Senior Night celebrates the 2025 Senior athletes from the drill team, cheerleading, cross country, band, athletic trainers, and football during the Nov. 1 football game against Palestine.