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UPDATE: Authorities investigating early morning fire in Smith County

By Nicole Underwood
Smith County fire crews were called to a structure fire in the Lindale area early Wednesday morning. The fire happened in the 10000 block of Smith County Road 494 just after 5:00 a.m.

Three Kilgore College basketball players moving to next level

By News-Journal.com
A trio of players from Kilgore College’s Region XIV Conference championship team are moving on to four-year schools.

Area baseball, softball playoff schedule

By News-Journal.com
The Longview News-Journal has a big list going of all the East Texas baseball and softball teams still in the hunt for a state championship.

Foes of Longview alcohol measure emerge

By Longview News Journal
As signs discouraging the passage of Proposition 1 begin to go up across Longview, opponents said those against the sale of alcohol just might be a silent majority.

Former Marshall pastor set for trial, charged with online solicitation of a minor

By Longview News Journal
A former pastor arrested in May 2012 and accused of online solicitation of a minor is set to stand trial this month.

Mount Pleasant police chief: Kidnapping victim, 14, was terrorized

By Longview News Journal
Mount Pleasant Police Chief Wayne Isbell said Tuesday that during de-briefing of Ruby Zavala after her Monday rescue, it became clear the teenager was terrorized by the suspect in her abduction, Jesus Resendez Ramirez, 23.

Relax: Longview residents no longer angriest in America

By Longview News Journal
In 2012, Longview was not listed by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index as the angriest city in America.

Shooting aftermath spills over to Longview hospital

By Longveiw News Journal
The aftermath of a South Longview shootout culminated in an altercation between more than 30 people Tuesday in the parking lot of a Longview hospital.

UPDATE: Man arrested in Van murder case

By Reagan Roy
UPDATE:  One man is behind bars following the murder of Jesse Lee Hudspeth of Wills Point.  

Morning weather report: May 8th, 2013

By Nicole Underwood
TODAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. High 85. Winds S 10-15 mph.
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Honeybee shortage affecting food supply

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By Nicole Vowell
Some are calling it "Beemageddon," he drastic decline of honeybees. And, as much as some of us may not like the buzzing bees, they are more help than harm. We are on the verge of a major food disaster.
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Henderson rallies around Lane

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By Garrett Sanders
One week ago, six-year old Lane Meador from Henderson was injured after a car accident on Highway 43. Now the community has rallied around the family.

Martin Midstream reports jump in earnings

By Longview News-Journal
Kilgore-based Martin Midstream Partners L.P. said Monday it generated record cash flow while achieving a 33 percent increase in net income during the first quarter. Earnings per limited partner unit jumped more than 56 percent.

Eastman expands share buyback

By Longview News-Journal
Eastman Chemical Co. said Monday its board approved an increase in its share repurchase authorization by up to an additional $300 million.
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Sandy Elzner has the picture of the day

By Danny Elzner
It's a rose-breasted grosbeak. And it flew through Flint recently.