A PAIR OF BROWNSBORO DEFENDERS can't get a grip on Eagles running back Anthony Price as he dives across the goal line. Price scored twice in the District 20-AAA contest, but the Eagles came up short at the final buzzer. More...
The second phase of construction at the Fairfield high school agricultural science barn, which doubles the size of the facility, got the green light last week when Fairfield Independent School District trustees approved bids for the project. More...
Work should begin again soon on street improvements in Fairfield after city council members awarded a bid to Simon Traylor and Sons, Inc. of Jacksonville for Phase II of the street projects at the city's regular meeting held last week. More...
Annual meeting of Freestone County Fair Association is set for Monday at the Fairfield high school cafeteria. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. On the agenda are election of three board members and discussion of the 2009 Freestone County Fair. More...
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 ..Rotary Club, noon, Big Cedar Country Club ..AA & NA, 8:00 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church Fairfield ..AA, 7:00-8:00 pm, Lakeside United Methodist Church Annex, 515 FM 416 ..Wortham Chamber of Commerce Board, 6:00 pm, Chamber Offfice .. More...
(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) October 12 7:21 a.m.—Officer Frasier on truck parked in roadway. 1:08 p.m.—Officer Frasier on report of suspicious subject in yard. 4:14 p.m.—Officer Frasier on 9-1-1 hang-up. More...
Dear Editor: My name is Sharon Ward. I am secretary for Environmental Clean-Up. I am the one who is concerned about air quality in Freestone county. Please join me in an apology to Ms. Wood, as my name was misspelled in your Oct. 8 issue. More...
Area teens are reading for the fun of it as Fairfield high school Sally Rose Awalt Media Center celebrates Teen Read Week October 18 - 24. The FHS teens join thousands of other libraries, schools and bookstores across the country who are encouraging teens to celebrate this year's theme, "Read Beyond Reality @ your library. More...
The phenomenon of Backyard Animal Husbandry is spreading among urban folks with no farm background. They are choosing to raise fowl and small mammals to eat! The economy is the main factor but it apparently appeals to the "Homegrown is Better" mentality. More...
Mrs. Bertha Washington of Fairfield passed away Thursday, October 15, at Goodshepherd Hosital in Longview among loving family and devoted friends. Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Moore's Angelic Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24, at 11:00 a.m. More...
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