The 21st Annual Piney Woods Quilt Festival brought quilters and visitors from across East Texas and beyond to the Carthage Civic Center earlier this month, showcasing craftsmanship, competition and ...

A Carthage man may have unearthed one of the rarest gemstones in the world — not in a mine, but in his own front yard. Robert Lewis Jr. says that in 2016, he found an unusual black rock just steps ...

The Carthage ISD PACE Academy Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Monday evening during the PACE Academy RISE Graduation Ceremony at the Carthage High School Performing Arts Center. Family members, ...

Members of the Beckville High School Class of 2026 crossed the stage Friday evening during the commencement ceremony held at the Beckville Colosseum, celebrating the close of their high school careers ...

Students from across the county gathered to present their livestock projects during the multi-day event, where exhibitors showcased animals they have spent months raising, training and caring for. For ...

Work to rehabilitate roadways and replace culverts near two tributaries of Eight Mile Creek in Harrison and Panola counties are scheduled to get underway soon, according to plans awarded in March by ...

The Panola County Farmers Market drew another steady crowd this past weekend as shoppers filled the Panola County Chamber of Commerce parking lot for the April market. Approximately 40 vendors ...

The Carthage Bulldogs completed their final practice this week before traveling to Arlington for the Class 4A Division II state championship game. Carthage is returning to AT&T Stadium after defeating ...

Panola College is proud to announce the students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2026 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must complete the semester with a ...

Local families will have another opportunity Wednesday to receive free meal boxes for children through the East Texas Food Bank’s Summer Food Program. Distribution will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Members of American Heritage Girls joined with American Legion Post 151 last week to conduct a flag retirement ceremony at VFW Post 5620 in Carthage. The ceremony provided a respectful and dignified ...

Members of the local Democratic Club gathered Tuesday night for a meeting focused on the 2026 election cycle, giving members and residents an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking state ...