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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Those of us who can remember clearly the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago, can cheerfully recall that the lunatic fringe of the democratic party, mostly ignorant young people, organized a time of riots and chaos in the streets and attempted to do the same inside the convention hall. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average
Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average
April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Orwell would be shocked
Orwell would be shocked
In 1949 George Orwell published a novel called “1984” about the negative things that could happen if citizens allowed their government total control. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works in London in the Ministry of Truth department of the government called Oceania. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Be courageous and strong because the Lord is with us!
Be courageous and strong because the Lord is with us!
There is only a week and half of school left for Fairfield and Teague. Seniors will be graduating on May 24 and summer will be here for a much needed break. Summer is a time to slow down just a little and relax and maybe enjoy a family vacation. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
New audio/visual system on the way for district courtroom
New audio/visual system on the way for district courtroom
Freestone County Commissioners took another step toward purchasing a new audio/visual system for the district courtroom so they can finally solve the problem of people not being able to hear the proceedings. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Brenda Boyd
Brenda Boyd
Brenda K. Boyd was born to Billy and Helen Boyd Oct. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
The seniors from the Butler Seniors community tried their hand in a study of Pablo Picasso’s “The Woman.” Picasso was a famous painter and sculptor who became fascinated with the cubist movement which the seniors at Butler decided to give it a try. Courtesy Photo by Goldie Hill and Rhonda...
Butler Senior Center
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Youngsters become entrepreneurs for Lemonade Day
Youngsters become entrepreneurs for Lemonade Day
Fairfield was booming on Saturday, May 4, with young entrepreneurs for the annual Lemonade Day event hosted by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. There were a total of 30 stands and 70 kiddos participated in the event. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
right elected to FISD school board Eric Chavers, Ashlee Daniel, and Jeff Wright were elected to the Fairfield ISD school board after the election on Saturday, May 4. Eric Chavers, Blake Robinson, and Jeff Wright ran for two trustee at large - full term positions. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Flash flooding causes school closures
Flash flooding causes school closures
A flash flood on Wednesday night, May 1, and through the morning on Thursday, May 2, caused many schools in the area to close or have a delayed start on Thursday, May 2. Both Teague ISD and Dew ISD closed for the day due to the flooding. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Family, friends, and community members gather on April 30 for the Grand Opening of Small Town Tees in Fairfield. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Small Town Tees hold grand opening in Fairfield
Small Town Tees has moved to Fairfield and a Grand Opening was held on Tuesday, April 30, as family, friends, and community members were present for the big event. “We are so incredibly excited to be in Fairfield,” Owner Autumn Carroll said. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
05/04/2024 10:09 PM
Monks regains Mayor seat
Monks regains Mayor seat
05/04/2024 10:07 PM
Lady Bulldogs swept by No. 2 Riesel
Lady Bulldogs swept by No. 2 Riesel
In the Wortham softball team’s first trip to the postseason after a oneyear hiatus, the Lady Bulldogs ran into a tough Riesel team. After all, the Lady Indians were ranked No. 05/01/2024 01:10 PM
4-H Archery Coach Jerry Bonds and longtime Shotgun Coach Josh Holcomb were honored at the Freestone County 4-H Adult Leaders Fundraising Banquet held on Saturday night, April 6 and the Twisted Vines Event Center. Fat Rabbit’s BBQ catered the meal. Courtesy Photo
4-H Fundraising Banquet
4-H Fundraising Banquet 05/01/2024 01:10 PM
Wortham senior Madison Newhouse won the girls singles championship in the District 18-2A Tournament on Monday in Franklin. Newhouse will compete in the Region III-2A Tournament May 10-11 in Franklin. Courtesy Photo
District Champion
District Champion 05/01/2024 01:10 PM
Kennedy Lane pitches for the Lady Eagles against Lexington. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles defeat Elkhart
The season came to an end for the Fairfield Lady Eagles on Saturday, April 27, with a 15-0 loss to the Lexington Lady Eagles at Madisonville High School. The Lady Eagles finish the season with an overall record of 15-13. 05/01/2024 01:10 PM
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