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February 7, 2008
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The skies were blue but the mood was sunny as a faithful contingent turned out Sunday for the flag dedication at the Troup Municipal Library. The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 418, donated the flag and marker and garnered praise for the group's commitment to community and country. More...

The Whitehouse ISD trustee meeting began with a public hearing to allow for public input and questions regarding the Academic Excellence Indicator System Report 2006- 2007, More...

Troup school board members held a special meeting Monday, with reports from Supt. Marvin Beaty about two possible campus improvement and renovation plans being presented. Beaty said he had gathered information about upgrades to the vocational shop facilities and a new child care center based on i... More...

Cast your vote for the most romantic couple who appear in materials from the Whitehouse Community Library. Ten well known couples from movies and books are featured on a ballot available at the circulation desk. Only one ballot/vote for those 14 years or older is allowed. More...
Troup High School had a tremendous fall semester thanks to the faculty, students and staff who worked diligently to make sure it was a success. The spring semester is also off to a very positive start. We started the semester with our second round of benchmark testing, which our students and staf... More...
Community Activities Troup Sons of the Legion to meet Troup Sons of the Legion will meet Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at the legion hall. Henry Marsh Bell Masonic Lodge meeting Henry Marsh Bell Masonic Lodge #1371 will meet Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. All Masonic Brothers are w... More...
The Wildcats lost a tight district contest Tuesday, falling to Athens, 2-1, on the road. The Cats were able to get on the board first when Mitchell Muller found Julio Alleman open in front of the goal for the 1-0 lead. More...
Services for Larry Douglas Tompkins, 65, of Whitehouse were held Jan. 31 at Lloyd James Funeral Home chapel, Tyler, with the Rev. Sherman Mayfield officiating. Burial was in Whitehouse Cemetery. Mr. Tompkins died Jan. 28, 2008 in Tyler. More...