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Trinity Star Arts Council and Lakeside UMC are proud to present guitarist Jack Sanders in concert on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Lakeside United Methodist Church, 515 FM 416, Streetman, Texas. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
FPD Report
FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF’S REPORT DAVID UTSEY, CHIEF Monday, Nov. 25 9:25 AM-Officer Mills on report of counterfeit money being used. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
John Thomas Posey
John Thomas Posey
John Thomas Posey, 73, of Fairfield, passed away on Nov. 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faith, dedication, and service. John was born in Oceanside, Calif., on July 2, 1951, to Liston Randolph Posey and Johnsie Jo Steele. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and community leader. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Abraham Lincoln’s words ring familiar today
Abraham Lincoln’s words ring familiar today
DEVOTIONS The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Through Dec. 13 ’Tis the Season to Keep the Cheer Here will take place through Dec. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Hughes and his wife, Nicole, light the Christmas Tree at the Freestone County Courthouse on Saturday night, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. The Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration was postponed due to the weather until Saturday, Dec. 21, and will be held in conjunction wi...
Lighting of the tree
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Travis Canady will make his debut on Wheel of Fortune tonight, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Courtesy Photo
Canady taking a spin on Wheel of Fortune
Travis Canady, a 2008 graduate of Fairfield High School, will debut on Wheel of Fortune at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Blake Phillips, center,takes seventh place overall in the state job interview contest at Sam Houston State University. He is pictured with State Officer Caden Garner and Fairfield FFA Advisor Daniel Phillips. Courtesy Photo
Phillips takes 7th in state job interview contest
Blake Phillips, a junior at Fairfield High School, brought home seventh-place overall from the state job-interview contest held at Sam Houston State University over the weekend. “The executive director stated that Texas has 183,000 members. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Attorney Blake Beckham explains to Freestone County Commissioners during their Dec. 4 meeting some details of a proposed opioid settlement between drug stores and the County. Photo by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder
Commissioners get update on high-speed rail opposition
Longtime attorney retiring Freestone County commissioners received a hopeful update on progress of the high-speed rail line the county has been fighting for several years. That happened during their Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Trump following ‘the law?’ Incoming President Donald Trump is facing a problem that nobody could have ever imagined … unless they’ve listened to Donald Trump and his supporters these last ten years. Seems Trump is expecting everyone to follow “THE LAW.” He wants people nationwide to do exactly as he says, when, for example, it comes to how he wants to pursue “illegals.” It gets a little murky when an “immigrant” is instead someone who has applied for asylum status, because asylum procedures are ALSO “the law.” “The law” comes into play when discussing things like “state’s rights,” and whether a locality is bound to aid the Federal Government in its every so-called “law enforcement” effort. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Who is the sucker?
Who is the sucker?
I read a story recently about a lady school teacher in Yazoo City, Miss., in the impoverished Delta country that is teaching unprivileged kids and there is not enough money to even pay her a salary. Yet kids that would fall through the crack of life are staying in school and making plans for the future. When asked about financial strain she faces, she uttered a phrase that applies to all of us: “What I don’t get in this life, I will get in the next.” 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Jesus is the reason for the season
Jesus is the reason for the season
It is very busy this time of the year. We enjoyed the Teague Christmas parade on Thursday and the Fairfield Christmas parade on Saturday. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Here’s a crash course in scoring antlers
Here’s a crash course in scoring antlers
It hardly ever fails. Kill a buck worthy of a trip to the taxidermist these days and sooner or later someone is sure to pop the question — what does it score? Often, Texas hunters look to experts like Micah Poteet to learn the true tale of tape. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
ABOVE TOP: Olivia Allen, Faith Allen, Abigail Allen and Benjamin Allen pose for a photo with Mrs. Claus at Merry Memories at the Moody Bradley House on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7. Photo by Daryl Allen/Fairfield Recorder
Merry Memories
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Phelan drops bid for House speaker; no clear winner yet
Phelan drops bid for House speaker; no clear winner yet
House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield emerged as the preference of most House Republicans. However, his opponent, state Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, claims to have enough support from both Republicans and Democrats to clear the 76-vote threshold. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Through Dec. 13 ’Tis the Season to Keep the Cheer Here will take place through Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
County adds members to CPS board
County adds members to CPS board
Freestone County Commissioners held a special meeting Monday, Dec. 2, to address several issues, adding three county employees to the Child Protective Services board of directors, and taking other action before adjourning. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
The Fairfield History Club presents Fairfield Police Department Officers Bailey Mills and Joshua Ashley with children’s gifts for Blue Santa on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at the Moody Bradley House. Photo by Daryl Allen/Fairfield Recorder
Blue Santa
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
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