Editor’s note: Where I Came From is a new feature column highlighting specific small town success stories. For some, growing up in a smaller community helped shape them who they are. For others, it was the catalyst that helped them seek bigger and better things. This column will function as a space to tell thoseContinue reading “Where I Came From: Rosemary Evans-Marcrum”
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Gallery: Houston, We Have A Homecoming Parade
On a bright sunny October afternoon, lots of out-of-this world floats, marching bands and guests took to Washington and East St. Louis streets for the 2021 Homecoming parade. Check out our photos and keep watching our other Homecoming posts this weekend. Photos by Charles Guffey and Leah Williams
Nashville’s Metcalf to play esports for Adrian College
NCHS graduate Dawson Metcalf has signed on to compete with the Adrian College Esports team. Metcalf, who graduated in May, said he is ready to show what he can do. “I have played a lot of games over my lifetime, and I was looking into joining a team,” he said. Metcalf will play for theContinue reading “Nashville’s Metcalf to play esports for Adrian College”
An Adoption Story: Local family chooses purr-fect pair of felines at Washington County
Photos by Leah Williams and Charles Guffey
A Discussion with Washington County Fair Queens
It seemed fitting that retiring Washington County Fair Queen Jaylyn Bower would be passing down her title to her close friend. “I was so happy and so excited,” said Laney Renth, who was crowned on July 12 during the ceremony at Nashville Middle School. “I told Jaylyn not to hug me because I would cry.”Continue reading “A Discussion with Washington County Fair Queens”
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