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Bright blooms, big impact: Carthage FFA selling mums to support students
The chapter has launched its annual Mum Sale, one of its biggest fundraisers of the year, with pre-orders ...
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Every coin counts: Gary ISD fundraiser helps student and family with medical expenses
Students, staff and the wider community are collecting coins to support a Gary ISD student as he undergoes ...
Sports
Ryan Silapan: Beckville needs to learn how to handle adversity if they hope for a long postseason
The Beckville Ladycats volleyball team may have been feeling themselves a little too much. Beckville, who came into ...
Sports
Volleyball: Beckville suffers first loss in new Coliseum to 3A powerhouse Central Heights
BECKVILLE — In what was expected to be an exciting tightly contested volleyball match between two of the ...
Government
Panola County Commissioners Court
A meeting of the Panola County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, ...
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Roadwork Report week of August 3-September 6
Editor’s note: This is a schedule of work being planned. Weather conditions and unforeseen problems can cause delays ...
Health
To Your Good Health: Man who had cancer takes vitamins that increase cancer risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old male who weighs 130 pounds and is 5 feet, 7 inches ...
Health
Medicare Moments: Human resource Medicare rules
Human Resource Medicare Rules Toni King Hello Toni: I am a human resources manager for an oil service ...
Police & Public Records
Panola County Arrest Report: September 3, 2025
Note: The arrest report is submitted by the Panola County Sheriff’s Office. The persons named have not been ...
Business
Assessing this year’s hay quality
This has been one of those years where rain has been a blessing and a challenge. On the ...
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EcoAdventures: A homeschool journey into nature and science
Students will visit four activity stations featuring nature- based, interactive, science activities hosted by SFA Gardens staff and ...
Business
Texas Workforce Commission recognizes the accomplishments of the workforce
TWC is part of Texas Workforce Solutions, which includes 28 local workforce development boards that offer employer and ...
Education
Explosions, smoke, and science kick off local homeschool year
The Carthage Area Homeschool Association (CAHSA) launched its 2025-26 school year with a bang—literally—thanks to the Texas A&M ...
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Local church hosts school supply giveaway, teaches kids about fire response
The First Church of God in Christ brought smiles and school readiness to local families on Aug. 9 ...
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Boil water notice issued for Rock Hill Water Supply
Due to an Electrical Outage, Rock Hill Water Supply is asking the customers to boil their water until ...
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Business
Brew & Build networking event draws community to AccentCare for coffee and conversation
Coffee cups in hand, local professionals gathered at AccentCare on West Panola this week for the Chamber of ...
Religion
Three-night revival, guest speakers set for Shiloh Baptist “Homecoming”
Shiloh Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor A.L. Sims, will hold its annual Homecoming Revival Sept. 1–3, ...
Schools
Panola College adopts higher tax rate
Panola College trustees have approved a new property tax rate for the coming year, setting it slightly higher ...
Schools
Beckville ISD lowers tax rate while approving raises, new spending priorities
The Beckville Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday night to adopt both its 2025–26 budget and ...
Announcements
Good news for Texas families: Texas A&M tuition and fees are frozen for the next two years
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — Regents today approved next year’s operating budget of $8.1 billion and announced a two-year freeze on ...
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Pet of the Week: Sue Ellen
Sue Ellen, a sweet-natured tabico affectionately called Susie, is searching for a family to call her own.
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Beckville juvenile dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound
A juvenile died Thursday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Panola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church shares history ahead of 75-years celebration
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Carthage will celebrate 75 years of faith, fellowship, and service with a joyful ...
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Paid freelance, stringer positions now available at The Watchman
The Panola Watchman is seeking local freelancers for writing and photography assignments in both news and sports.
Local News
Commissioner Miller promotes resources to help new farmers succeed in Texas agriculture
USDA programs equip new farmers to grow Texas agriculture’s future AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding Texans ...