31 gallons of medicine seized, two charged in pursuit

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office seized more than 31 gallons of prescription medicine following a high-speed chase that spanned multiple counties. Demarco Bell, 28, of Chicago, Illinois, and Jaylen Joshua Johnson, 22, of Indianapolis, Indiana, were botharrested following the pursuit. They both face state-jail felony charges for evading arrest or detention […]

DPS Encourages Vigilance During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

AUSTIN – Human trafficking – the use of force, fraud or coercion in any type of labor exploitation or commercial sex act, or when an individual under the age of 18 is involved in commercial sex – can happen to anyone, anywhere. It occurs in every state, every day and often goes unnoticed by those in […]

DPS Compassionate Use Program Now Taking Applications for Dispensing Organization Licenses

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD), is now accepting new applications for Compassionate Use Program (CUP) dispensing organization licenses.  Applications for dispensing organization licenses may be submitted through the RSD Contact Us portal, using this application form (CUP-101).The application window will close at 5 p.m. CT on April 28, 2023. Applicants who […]

Man Cave Beast Feast

BEAST FEAST, the next Man Cave Ministry event, is coming up on Tuesday, Feb 7, 6:30p in the church gym. We will have exotic meats, new spins on familiar dishes, fellowship, and guest speaker Colby Carthel (SFA Football Coach). Register at fbcnac.org/feast; to help us off-set the cost of the event, admission is $10.  This will […]

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Family Crisis Center of East Texas is holding awareness and training events, including a documentary film premiere in Lufkin.

Patricia Louise (Jones) Wilson

August 14, 1956 ~ January 12, 2023 66 Years Old Obituary Funeral service for Patricia Louise Jones Wilson, 66, of Nacogdoches will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Wilson and Bro. Jackie Yates officiating.  Interment will follow at Gravel Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5-7pm […]

Robert Tucker Manning

May 22, 1931 ~ January 11, 2023 91 Years Old Obituary Funeral services for Robert Manning, 91, of Nacogdoches will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Sevar officiating.  Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at […]

Stanley Ross Grisson

MAY 3, 1937 – JANUARY 12, 2023 Obituary Stanley Ross Grisson, age 85, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born May 3, 1937 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of […]

Liddie G. Wallace

NOVEMBER 30, 1921 – JANUARY 10, 2023 Obituary Liddie G. Wallace, age 101, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born in Sealy, Texas. A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965, followed by […]