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Crandall Pirates Cheer Team Back-to-Back State Champions!

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

The Crandall Pirates Cheer team is no stranger to success. During Coach Nicole Mitchell’s tenure, Crandall has experienced much success due to the hard work and dedication of the team and strong coaching. The Pirates have placed in the top eleven at state over the past six years.

Representative Keith Bell Files Election Integrity Bill 1264

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

State Representative Keith Bell (R - Forney) filed House Bill 1264 requiring the removal of a registered voter off the certified voter roll immediately after a death certificate is submitted.

The SS Minnow and 5 Passengers Booked a 3-Hour Tour….. …..and now they are down to ONE MEMBER LEFT!

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Gilligan’s Island aired for 98 episodes, beginning on September 26, 1964, and ending on April 17, 1967, and the 1st season’s productions were filmed in black-and-white!

JAMES BOND, he was not!

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Have you ever heard of GEORGE BLAKE? Well neither had I, as far back as I can remember, but I heard an announcement the other day on some internet news station that made me hit the “rewind” button and then listen more closely.

Southwestern College Fall Dean’s Honor Roll List

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2020 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.

Will COPPER be the Modern-Day GOLD?

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

The “THEM” mentioned above is MICROBES, which can continue to be dangerous for up to three days on stainless steel, plastics, and various other metal and “slick-finished” surfaces, while about three or four hours is their survival time when on copper!

Taylor Childress of Forney Named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Mississippi College

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Taylor Childress of Forney Named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Mississippi College The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the dean’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.

Madeline Burer of Forney Named to the Fall 2020 President’s List at Mississippi College

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

Madeline Burer of Forney Named to the Fall 2020 President’s List at Mississippi College The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year.

Remote Work May Offer Financial Benefits

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been forced to work from home. But once we’ve moved past the virus, many workers may continue working from home.

Forney STILL had an all-supplying central DOWNTOWN area!

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 05:00

As last week, I can barely remember being a very young boy in the early to mid-1950s and going to town with Mom and/or Dad. And things have not changed too much since last week. I spoke then about a favorite place to visit with my Dad— the Barbershop, with Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Daniel.