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Mabank ISD Superintendent Brad Koskelin (left) and Mabank High School Principal Charity Groom (right) congratulate high school seniors Mia Patlan (continuing left) and Brandon Browning for receiving a full academic scholarship to Notre Dame University through the Quest Bridge Organization. Both seniors are heavily involved in extracurricular activities and clubs and have achieved academic excellence throughout their high school careers.

KEMP—A 15-month-old was safely located in Fayetteville, N. C. at approximately 2 a.m. Feb.27. The child was the subject of an Amber Alert issued the previous day in conjuction with an investigation by Kemp Police Department according to posts by the department on social media.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to say goodbye to a beloved husband, father, brother and friend who passed away Dec. 28, 2022, after a brief illness. 
Alfred Leon “Al” Harrell was 89 years old. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Those privileged to know him were treated to lots of love and laughter from his quipster sense of humor.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at the Beacon Church of Christ, 146 Harbor Point Rd., Gun Barrel City, Texas.

Louis was born July 17, 1931 and passed away Jan. 1, 2023 at his home in Mabank.
He served in the USAF and also fought in the Korean War. He was a Glazier for over 60 years and had his own business in Gun Barrel City.
Louis was preceded in death by parents Hubert Louis Merriman and Alma May and sisters Maxine Newcomb and Debra Smith.
He is survived by his sister Francine Merriman of Alba, wife Dora Merriman, children Leonard Merriman and wife Robbie, Randy Merriman, Karen Chambers, stepson David Fortner, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.