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Man in Stable Condition After Fireworks Accident in Harvest

Man in Stable Condition After Fireworks Accident in Harvest

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HARVEST, Ala. (WHNT) — A man is in stable condition after receiving injuries from a fireworks accident in Harvest. HEMSI Spokesperson Don Webster told News 19 that the incident took place along Clutts Road on Thursday around 9:45 p.m. Webster told News 19 that an adult male victim received injuries consistent with firework trauma to his hand and wrist. He was transported to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services and is in stable condition at this t…See the Story

Panola County Grand Jury Returns 60 Indictments in June

Grand Jury · Panola County

Panola County Grand Jury Returns 60 Indictments in June

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The Panola County Criminal District Attorney’s Office presented 69 cases to the Grand Jury on June 24, 2025, resulting in 60 indictments, according to District Attorney Larry W. Fields.See the Story

Details in murder investigation emerge - Wise County Messenger

Decatur, Texas · Decatur

Details in murder investigation emerge - Wise County Messenger

Newly-released arrest affidavits reveal more details surrounding the April shooting death of David Leon Smith II. JAMES EARL WILLIAMS James Williams, 39, of Paradise was arrested July 4 and charged with murder in the case. He remained in the Wise County Jail Monday with bond set at $65,000 for the first degree felony offense. Amanda Kelley Ash, 36, of Bridgeport was also arrested June 28 on a third degree felony charge of tampering/fabricating p…Read Article

3 vehicles lost in overnight blaze - Wise County Messenger

Firefighters from several Wise County fire departments battled flames into the early morning hours Sunday after several vehicles were destroyed in a blaze. The fire was reported at about 11:48 p.m. Saturday on Private Road 4604, west of Boyd. Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty said the blaze, located underneath the residence’s carport, consumed three vehicles, as well as other items. “The fire extended into an open front pole barn and burne…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

3 vehicles lost in overnight blaze - Wise County Messenger

Firefighters from several Wise County fire departments battled flames into the early morning hours Sunday after several vehicles were destroyed in a blaze. The fire was reported at about 11:48 p.m. Saturday on Private Road 4604, west of Boyd. Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty said the blaze, located underneath the residence’s carport, consumed three vehicles, as well as other items. “The fire extended into an open front pole barn and burned a UTV, a zero-turn mower, a 4-wheeler, an antique horse-drawn buggy and three dirt bikes,” Doughty said. “It looks like the fire started in the engine compartment of one vehicle and spread throughout the others.” The flames were reportedly extinguished at 12:31 a.m. Sunday. All units cleared the scene at 1:44 a.m. No injuries were reported. Doughty said the Wise County Fire Marshal’s Office has closed its investigation. In addition to the Wise County Fire Marshal’s Office, other local agencies responding were Wise County ESD Nos.Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Sensei Starnes Hi-YAHS to highest karate rank - Wise County Messenger

Stephen Starnes demonstrates a technique at North Texas Karate Academy in Bridgeport. The newly-minted grandmaster was recently promoted to 10th-degree black belt, the highest possible rank in American karate. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER What do Chuck Norris, Ip Man and a hairstylist from Bridgeport have in common? Each one packs a punch — and a résumé — that’s earned them the rare martial arts title of Grandmaster. Stephen Starnes, who splits …Bridgeport · Bridgeport Read Article

Woman sentenced for assault in wreck case - Wise County Messenger

An Allen woman was sentenced to 10 years probation for causing a wreck that seriously injured a motorcycle rider in October of 2022. Emily Renea Garling, 22, pleaded guilty June 4 to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony offense, in 271st District Court in Decatur. She was given deferred adjudication and placed on 10 years of community supervision. Garling was originally indicted last year for the third degree felony of…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Appeals court affirms sexual assault conviction - Wise County Messenger

A number of convictions in felony court in Wise County have recently been upheld on appeal. Last week, the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth denied an appeal brought by Bradley Higgins, who was found guilty in November of 2023 on two counts of sexual assault of a disabled person and sentenced to 60 years in prison by a Wise County jury. Prosecutors at trial presented evidence that Higgins sexually assaulted the victim around Jan. 3, 2019, in…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Suspect sought in Chico Mart burglary - Wise County Messenger

Law enforcement is seeking this suspect in a burglary at Chico Mart. SUBMITTED/WCSO The Wise County Sheriff’s Office and Wise County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who broke into Chico Mart last week. The burglary happened around 2:15 a.m. June 25 at the business, located at 303 West Sherman St. The suspect broke through the glass door and stole cigarettes and the store’s safes and cash registers, accor…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Local dancers to compete in international finals

Abby Ness will compete for the grand title at the 2025 Thunderstruck International Finals in Las Vegas after winning the regional event in Fort Worth. SUBMITTED Four local dancers are preparing to roll the dice against elite competition at the 2025 Thunderstruck International Finals in Las Vegas. The dance competition runs June 27-July 3, featuring top dancers from across the U.S. and Canada. “This is a huge opportunity for these four girls to …Fort Worth · Fort Worth Read Article

Messenger wins at state contest - Wise County Messenger

Wise County Messenger staff members posed in the news van with some of their first place awards from this year’s Texas Press Association and North and East Texas Press Association conferences. The Messenger team took home three first-place awards and a handful of top-three finishes at the Texas Better Newspaper Contest Saturday in Denton. TIFFANY MCCARTNEY | FOR THE MESSENGER The Wise County Messenger took home three first-place awards in the 20…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

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