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Football: Surratt and Edwards combine for 7TDs, No. 1 Carthage captures ninth-straight undefeated district title
BROWNSBORO — With the District 8 4A Division II title already secured, the Carthage Bulldogs football team wanted ...
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Basketball: Panola will look different but expectations remain the same for the 2025-26 season
Rob Rollinson understood what he was stepping into when he was named the Panola College men’s basketball coach. ...
Business
Faces Behind the Counters: Meet the people who keep Panola County thriving
This week, The Panola Watchman spotlights three local entrepreneurs who exemplify the small-town spirit that keeps Panola County ...
Government
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy tells East Texas Republicans he’ll ‘save Texas’ as attorney general
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, an outspoken congressman from Texas, is running for the state’s attorney general’s office and ...
Sports
Football: Carthage and Beckville look to end the regular season on high notes
One week after securing a ninth-straight district title, the Carthage Bulldogs football team is looking to make nine-straight ...
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Panola College and FleetForce Truck Driver Training Partner to Expand CDL Training Access in East Texas
Partnership with national CDL training provider expands workforce development opportunities for aspiring truck drivers and employers in East ...
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Three-day manhunt for man accused of shooting Jacksonville Officer ends in arrest
JACKSONVILLE — A multi-day manhunt ended Wednesday night with the arrest of 64-year-old Bobby Michael Dennis, wanted in ...
Police & Public Records
Blotter: November 5, 2025
The following police blotter is provided by the Panola County Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, October 30 CR 257: A ...
Police & Public Records
Panola County Arrest Report: November 5, 2025
Note: The arrest report is submitted by the Panola County Sheriff’s Office. The persons named have not been ...
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Police chief: Suspect shot Jacksonville officer, K-9 in ‘targeted, intentional attack’
Authorities say one of Texas’ most wanted fugitives intentionally shot a Jacksonville police officer in a “targeted attack.” ...
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Manhunt continues for suspect in officer shooting
A manhunt is underway in East Texas after a Jacksonville police officer was shot and injured Sunday evening. ...
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Panola College opens Spring 2026 registration Nov. 5 and adds five new degree options
Panola College remains committed to providing flexible scheduling options across all programs to meet the needs of every ...
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Carthage Pop-Up Job & Resource Fair set for Nov. 19
Job seekers across Panola County are invited to connect with local employers and community resources at the upcoming ...
Community News
Gary Theatre takes final bow at the Esquire
Gary ISD’s Theatre department closed a chapter this past weekend with its final performance at the Esquire Theatre ...
Business
Brew & Build fosters community connections for professionals in Panola County
The Panola County Chamber of Commerce hosted its latest Brew & Build gathering on Wednesday at UT Health ...
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News
Roadwork Report Week of November 2 – November 8
Bowie County I-30: From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for ...
Community News
Book Blessings Project receives donation from Piney Woods Quilt Festival Committee
The Piney Woods Quilt Festival Committee recently made a $500 donation to Paula Carter with the Book Blessings ...
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Downtown Carthage comes alive for Halloween on the Square
Businesses and organizations across the square handed out candy to young trick-or-treaters, with many local owners and employees ...
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Police seek suspect in officer shooting
Manhunt underway after Jacksonville police officer injured in shooting A manhunt is underway in East Texas after a ...
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Boil Water Notice rescinded for Deadwood Water Supply: October 31
The Boil Water Notice for Deadwood Water Supply customers near CR 448 and PR 848 has been lifted. ...
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Boil Water Notice rescinded for A & P Water Supply: October 31
The Boil Water Notice for A & P Water Supply customers on County Road 422 has been lifted. ...
Police & Public Records
Panola County Arrest Report: November 2, 2025
Note: The arrest report is submitted by the Panola County Sheriff’s Office. The persons named have not been ...
Police & Public Records
Blotter: November 2, 2025
The following police blotter is provided by the Panola County Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, October 28 FM 10: A ...
Community News
Hints from Heloise: Finding solutions to bitter brews
Dear Heloise: We tried the hint for how to make coffee less bitter by adding 1/8 teaspoon of ...
Family
Pet Talk: What to know about dogs and acorns
Every dog owner knows the difficulty of keeping their curious canines from eating just about anything they can ...