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Former FBC Pittsburg Pastor Steve Packer dies

The PISD school board seated Mrs. Vicki Rocket in her new position in place six. She and returning board member Vernon Rowe each read a statement that they had made

Arrest made; stolen items returned to owner

A burglary that was reported on May 6 has been cleared with the arrest of Reed Hill Wertz, 42, of Pittsburg. “Deputy Bo Tucker was dispatched to a residence on

Pittsburg kids make a Splash at Fair Park

Splash Park opened Saturday, May 18. Current hours are Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. with parties by reservation only. Starting May 27, the park’s

Board votes to not renew Mandy Hobbs’ contract after nearly five-hour open hearing

The Pittsburg ISD School Board in a marathon open hearing Monday night voted to adopt its earlier proposed non-renewal of Mandy Hobbs’ contract. The embattled Pittsburg High School teacher and

Abernathy, Cook sworn in following canvass

The Pittsburg City Council Monday night canvassed the election results, declaring them official and swearing in David Abernathy as the city’s new mayor. Councilmember John Livingston read the official vote

Heavy rains lead to high water rescue, road closures

A deluge of rainfall on May 8 led to a busy day for first responders in Pittsburg and Camp County. Among flooded roadways and reports of downed trees, Camp County

News

BeYOUtiful Salon Opens

God’s Anger

People don’t like anger and they certainly do not like it in God.

By David Westbrook

CHURCHES

Aging GraceFULLY - May 30 Grace Lutheran Church invites you to attend its new support group Aging GraceFULLY Thursday, May 30 at 4 p.m.

Sports

Pirate Baseball 2019 All-District picks

Cypress Bank donates score board

Cypress Bank of Pittsburg donated the scoreboard for the new Pittsburg ISD gymnasium.

By Ellis Knox

Lady Pirates’ new softball coach

The new Lady Pirate Softball Coach is D.J. Dunn, who has been coaching for 11 years. Dunn graduated High School in 2003 from New Diana.

By Ellis Knox

Opinions

Keep East Texas (mentally) healthy

HEALTHbeat

By Chuk Ogobuiro

Just some random thoughts

The View From A Farr

Weather or not – I’ve noticed recently that bad weather choses the weekend just like tornadoes chose trailer parks.

By Tracy Farr

The bug-out-bag or the shelter in place kit

The way I see it

By A Column By Ellis Knox

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Lifestyle

Rotary speaker for May 8

Rotary’s newest member

Women of Worth quilt drawing winner

Obituaries

Green

Funeral services for Truman Green, 87, of Pittsburg were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tim Schane and Reverend Earl Akins officiating.

Jones

Edgar “Eddie” Harlow Jones, 77, of Pittsburg, died in Tyler hospital on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 due to complications of COPD.

Moton

Freddie Joe Moton died Friday, May 10, 2019, at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas at the age of 64. His funeral was held Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11 a.m.

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