Carl Burten Smith, Jr.
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1978-2023 Services for Mr. Carl Burten Smith, Jr., 44, of Mineola, were held on Saturday, Feb.
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Ronnie Darrell Shelton
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1943-2023 Services for Ronnie Darrell Shelton, 79, of Canton, were held on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Dr.
Lou Ellen Bliss
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1940-2023 Lou Ellen Bliss, 82, of Canton, passed away Feb. 14, 2023, at her home.
Van police officers recognized for heroic efforts by council
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Four City of Van Police Department officers received certificates and recognition Feb. 9 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council.
Hot bats carry Lady Indians, 12-2
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sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indian softball program shook off the rust from a long offseason Feb. 14, playing host to Kerens in the first official game of the season would play well in the contest, scoring multiple runs in all five innings played on their way to a 12-2 win over the Bobcats.
Pinkston edges past Wills Point in bi-district
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sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Lady Tigers basketball program made its way west this week, squaring off against Dallas Pinkston in a bi-district round matchup pitting the third-seed from District 14-4A against the second seed from District 13-4A.
Defense shines as Lady Dogs advance
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sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Lady Dogs made a short trek to Caddo Mills Feb. 13, officially opening their playoff run with a matchup against the Howe Bulldogs in bi-district round basketball play.
Richardson hits for 33 in Van win
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The Van Lady Vandals have been among the hottest teams in the area in recent months, entering the basketball playoffs as the top-seed coming out of District 16-4A while also riding a 13-game winning streak.
Eaglettes move on to round two
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news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eaglettes found their way back into the winning column this week, as a resounding 59-47 victory over Liberty-Eylau on Tuesday night guaranteed at least one more game on the Eaglette’s schedule.