Bittersweet phone call gives closure to witness, orphan and widow 56 years after tragedy

My father was Lt. Albert R. Hamilton, Jr. I was 16 months old when he was killed in the C-124 crash in June of 1953. I never knew him and my mother rarely spoke of him. I have gaping holes in my heart where his memory should be.

~ Terry Mathews, Winnsboro, Texas

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Miss Demeanor and The Groove Felons return to scene of the crime – They take the Bowery Stage Saturday, July 29

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Allen Prazak, Shannon Monk, Fred Howard and Rhandy Simmons are Miss Demeanor and the Groove Felons. The popular quartet returns to The Bowery Stage July 29 with their special arrangements of tunes from the Great American Songbook. (Courtesy Photo)

Miss Demeanor and the Groove Felons are making a return engagement to The Bowery Stage Saturday, July 29. The local quartet has earned quite a loyal following since they first played together seven years ago.

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402nd Judge, Court Coordinator settle in – Fletcher says Huston is just the right combination of ‘grace and gunpowder’

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402nd District Judge Jeff Fletcher and Court Coordinator Donna Huston (Photo by Terry Mathews)

When the people of Wood County elected a new district judge last fall, they got a package deal. Continue reading “402nd Judge, Court Coordinator settle in – Fletcher says Huston is just the right combination of ‘grace and gunpowder’”

LeBlanc, Dibbern open classical series Sept. 3 – Tenor, accompanist bring talent, experience to stage

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Don O’Neal LeBlanc (Courtesy Photo)

Tenor Don O’Neal LeBlanc and accompanist Mary Dibbern will return to Winnsboro to open the second season of Sunday Afternoon Classical Series at Winnsboro Center for the Arts Sept. 3. Continue reading “LeBlanc, Dibbern open classical series Sept. 3 – Tenor, accompanist bring talent, experience to stage”

Buffett celebrates 10th year at Frisco

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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band play a tribute to Texas, framed by a shot of Jerry Jeff Walker. (Photo by Rachel Finney for The Winnsboro News)

By Rachel Finney, Special Correspondent to The Winnsboro News

A light summer breeze welcomed parrotheads to the stage as Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers Band docked in Frisco for the “I Don’t Know” tour on Saturday night. Continue reading “Buffett celebrates 10th year at Frisco”

Dancin’ in the Streets –The Blandelles return to Monday Night Live June 19

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The Blandelles are (l-r) John Harris, John Knagg, Greg Connelly, Kevin Rainey, Gary Felmet, Evan Yeager and Carl Herod. (Courtesy Photo)

A one-time gig at a 1985 sports banquet turned into a nice side job for five coaches from Bland High School in Merit. Continue reading “Dancin’ in the Streets –The Blandelles return to Monday Night Live June 19”

Hannah Kirby: ‘Since I was a child, I’ve wanted to become the story.’

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Hannah Kirby will be in concert at Winnsboro Center for the Arts Saturday, June 10. (Courtesy Photo)

Hannah Kirby has always known what she wanted to be – part of a bigger story. At 24, she is well on her way to realizing her dream. Continue reading “Hannah Kirby: ‘Since I was a child, I’ve wanted to become the story.’”