Tribune photo by Susan Lindsey Communities all across the area celebrated Independence Day last week with food, fun and fireworks for all ages. See more pictures from local 4th of July celebrations on Pages 11 and 12 in this issue.

A Hooks educator said being named the Region 8 Principal of the Year has been a team effort and she is just a “piece of the puzzle.” “I didn’t do it on my own. Our campus came together … It wasn’t just me. I’m just a piece of the puzzle and if we don’t all work together the way that we do, then the ...

A New Boston teen is wanted in connection with a weekend shooting at a local apartment complex that left one teen dead and another in the hospital, police say. The New Boston Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of Malaki Beckham, 19, of New Boston, for the shooting that happened at...

The beginning of another long-line of fall hunting seasons is still several months away, but there is no time like the present to start thinking about...

Col. Denis Fajardo was welcomed to Red River Army Depot as the 45th commander during the change of command ceremony Thursday morning. Fajardo joined R...

Continuing in their efforts to enhance learning for their students, the DeKalb ISD have officially partnered with an organization that will help stude...