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Sheriff's investigators set up shop in Chandler

It's been a long time coming. Ever since Henderson County Sheriff Ronny Brownlow has been in office he has wanted sub-stations in both ends of the county. More...

Moore Station man arrested for drug possession

A Moore Station man is out on bail following his arrest last Thursday evening for the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. According to Henderson County Sheriff's Department Public Information Officer Lt. More...

It's official!

CIS celebrates opening of Outdoor Learning Lab with ribbon cutting ceremony

Chandler Intermediate students, faculty and supporters celebrated the grand opening of the school's Outdoor Learning Lab Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting ceremony. More...

News

Meals on Wheels Ministry, Inc.

Menu May 14-18

Orange Juice Served in Centers MON: Chicken Alfredo casserole, buttered corn, green beans, bread, cookies TUES: Barbecued beef nuggets,   baked   beans, fried   vegetable   sticks, More...

The Circuit Rider

by Bill Hamilton

Just after the turn of the century, (the Twentieth Century) my grandfather, Rev. Bud Hamilton, was holding revivals in churches along the North Carolina - Tennessee state line. More...

Parkside Shores planning a Western Day

On Saturday, May 19, Parkside Shores, a subdivision on Lake Palestine will hold a Western Day. Lots of fun and activities are lined up for a great day.. More...

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School

Brownsboro ISD MENU

           May 14- 18   (Milk served with meals)          BREAKFAST MON: Ready-to-eat cereal, Graham cracker, juice TUES: More...

Chandler Lions recognize students

Thirty-five Brownsboro Junior High and High School students were recognized by the Chandler Lions Club, during their Student Recognition Program, held Tuesday, May 1, in the Chandler Community Center. More...

Beginner Band brings home Division 1 Sweepstakes

Brownsboro bands announce spring concerts

The Brownsboro Beginner band, consisting of students from Brownsboro and Chandler Intermediate schools, participated for its first time in the annual Sandy Lake Fun-fest Music Festival in Carrolton, Texas on Friday, April 27. More...

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Writer's Corner

Writers' Corner

If you have a poem, song lyrics or a short story and you would like to share it with the readers of The Statesman now is your chance. Email or mail us your submission and look for it in an upcoming issue of The Statesman. More...

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Sports

Headed to Lon Morris

COLLEGE BOUND-- Brownsboro Senior Morgan McGill signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at Lon Morris in Jacksonville. McGill will be rooming with former Bearette and current Bearcat Megan Frederick at Lon Morris. More...

Texas Xtreme fall in Lousiana, 28-17

The trip across the Texas border did not prove beneficial for the Texas Xtreme as they fell to the hands of the Port City Jaguars 28-17 on Saturday. More...

BMC Baseball Standings

All standings current as of Monday and provided by www.leaguelineup.com/bmcbb Team        W    L    PCT    GB National Rangers       3210  &nbs More...

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News of Record

District Attorney's Report

District Attorney, Donna R. Bennett, reports the January Term 2007, Grand Jury met on April 24th, 2007, returned 60 True Bills, including the following: 1. Sheila Carol January, W/F, 40 from Eustace, indicted for Driving While Intoxicated. More...

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Motorcyclist dies one week after colliding with two others

One of the three men involved in a motorcycle wreck south of Brownsboro on Saturday, April 28 has died as a result of his injuries. Danny Gene Cofer, 46, of Athens was pronounced dead by Smith County Pct. More...

Elections Saturday

Voters will decide who will hold office in one school board and two area city council elections this Saturday, May 12, as well as a state constitutional amendment benefitting the elderly or disabled. More...

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION--

Ms. Carr's Brownsboro Intermediate ESL class celebrated Cinco De Mayo last Friday afternoon with pinatas, stories and more. More...

Church News

Local missions opportunity

By Marla Frederick

For the past several years, the Youth and College groups from Chandler First United Methodist Church have participated in In-State Missions through a group called U.M. Army, which stands for United Methodist Action Reach-out Missions by Youth. More...

Lake Palestine U.M.C.

by Barbara Cade

It could be said that Sunday was Shawn Decker Day at church. Shawn, the son of Milton and Jan Decker, came into a church which was totally decorated in red, white and blue. More...

Chandler F.U.M.C.

by Linda G. Keeling

"...Jesus' mother was a guest at a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee, and Jesus and his disciples were invited too. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, and Jesus' mother came to him with the problem. More...

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Obituaries

Karen Owens Duernberger

Services for Karen Elizabeth Owens Duernberger, 54, Athens were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cooper Funeral Home chapel, Athens. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Athens. Mrs. Duernberger died May 4, 2007, at her residence. More...

Rev. Perkins Smith

Services for the Rev. Perkins Smith, 75, Chandler, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Hilliard Funeral Home, Van, with the Rev. Jamie Eitson officiating. Burial was in Edom Cemetery. Rev. Smith died May 5, 2007 in Chandler. More...

Jeanne Regan

Graveside services for Jeanne McGill Regan, 80, Chandler, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bascom Cemetery under direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors, Tyler. Mrs. Regan died May 5, 2007 in Tyler. More...

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Whats Happening

What's Happening

A Fish Fry sponsored by the Brownsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. will be held Sat., May 12, 11am to 2pm, at Faith Baptist Church, on Hwy. 31, next to the fire house. Donations are adults/$7 and children/$5. More...

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