Meals on Wheels drivers for Whitehouse were surprised last week with gift bags from members of the Williams 40 Days of Love small group of First Baptist Church. As part of the 40 Days of Love study, each group was allowed to choose its own recipient of good will, and the Williams small group decided to reward the service of the Meals on Wheels drivers, who donate their time and pay for their own gas. "We all just appreciate them," said member Jonnie Canfield. Other class members are Lisa and Terry Williams, Jan and Pat Powell, Jonie and Bill Burkett and Lynn Canfield. Pictured above, drivers Jewel and Fred Sanchez receive their goodie bags, which include gift certificates made possible by donations from Pro One Auto, Brad's Transmission and the Henry Marsh Bell Masonic Lodge. More...

An 18-wheeler carrying logs took the turn at the corner of Duval and Hwy. 135 (Arp Drive) too fast and overturned Tuesday morning. Workers had to clear the logs from the trailer before the truck could be righted. Troup Police Sgt. Shawn Murry said the only reported injury was a broken finger to the driver of the truck. More...

Tyler Junior College held its fall commencement ceremony 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 in Wagstaf f Gymnasium, recognizing 391 candidates for graduation. Associate degrees and certificates of proficiency were conferred by college president Dr. Mike Metke, who also certified the graduates. More...

Community Activities Troup Christmas Parade tonight The annual Troup Christmas Parade is set for Thursday, Dec. 18. Line up begins at 5 p.m. The parade will begin at 6. Troup Rotary chili supper tonight The Troup Rotary will host a chili supper to warm the chill before, during and after the Troup Christmas parade tonight. Chili will be served from 5-7:30 p.m. More...

One might ask why the Wildcats would travel out to Wichita Falls for a tournament in December. Well, Coach Ryan Tomlin will quickly answer that by saying to face good competition and get an early season test to see where his Wildcats stack up headed into the Christmas break. More...

Elmo Thomas Thornton Services for Elmo Thomas Thornton, 93, of Whitehouse, formerly of Neches, were held Dec. 16 at Allen Cemetery Pavilion near Murchison with the Rev. Sherman Mayfield officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens. More...

Laura Richard and Denny Reed, formerly of Whitehouse, were married Dec. 6 in the Watson Chapel at University Baptist Church, Fort Worth, with Rev. John Fisher officiating the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Pat Richard and Paul Richard of Tyler. More...