Columnist John Moore speaks Southern. He learned it in his grandfather's blacksmith shop. Photo John Moore Southern folks don’t need proper nouns. We have whatchamacallits and thingamajigs. My grandfather had the only blacksmith shop in Ashdown, Arkansas. That’s where...
Joseph “Wayne” Spraggins, 95, of Murphy, died Wednesday, Jan. 22 after a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Betty Nichols Spraggins, and numerous extended family and friends. Wayne was born and raised in Montgomery, Ala. in 1924. He joined the Navy...
Theatergoers of all ages and tastes have plenty of entertainment options this weekend. Three local high schools have musicals scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 25. Plano East Senior High will show “Bring It On: The Musical.” Performances are at 7...
Plano East struggled from the first district game to the finale last season. When the dust settled they didn’t have any wins, with 11 losses and three ties. For the full story, see the Jan 23 issue or subscribe online. By David Jenkins...
The sixth, seventh and eighth grade halls of Murphy Middle school are getting a fresh, new look that goes beyond a simple coat of paint. The hallway walls are now adorned with colorful new murals, each in a different theme that represent a journey of past, present and...
In addition to their affinity for sushi, Murphy residents Dr. Suzi Ferenczhalmy and Dr. Lindsay Denton were surprised to discover they have some significant commonalities. Not only are they both optometrists, they are both Air Force veterans married to Air Force...
January is Human Slavery and Trafficking Awareness Month and each year strides are being made to bring awareness to this crime. Texas continues to rank second in the nation in human trafficking cases reports the National Human Trafficking hotline. Human trafficking is...
Do you love the idea of escaping the traffic and dreary Texas winter weather for a few days? How about spending time skiing (or snowboarding) through fresh powder then falling into bed at night completely exhausted from the exercise and fresh air? Winter sports...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Jan. 13 asked for a presidential disaster declaration for three counties that sustained widespread damage attributed to severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, hail and tornadoes. The stormy weather on Oct. 20-21 hit Cameron, Dallas and Erath...
