Donation funds SFA center, supports entrepreneurial spirit in East Texas

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — During its quarterly meeting this week, the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved the naming of a new academic center and facility in the university’s Rusche College of Business after Greg Arnold ’87, CEO of TAC – The Arnold Companies, whose significant donation is being used to establish the center. […]

SFA regents approve faculty, staff appointments

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — During its quarterly meeting, the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents recognized student, faculty and staff achievements, as well as approved faculty and staff appointments. The board recognized the SFA student team that earned Best Delegation honors at the Midwest Model European Union competition. The team’s faculty sponsor is Dr. Steven […]

SFA regents approve construction projects, employee compensation

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents concluded its quarterly meeting Tuesday in which it approved construction and maintenance projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, heard results of a campus climate survey, and approved the university’s 2022-23 operating budget that will include a budget supplement for faculty and staff compensation. At […]

Billy Ray Bailey Sr.

NOVEMBER 25, 1939 – JULY 24, 2022 Obituary Billy Ray Bailey, Sr., 82, of Nacogdoches passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Nacogdoches. He was born November 25, 1939 in Shelby County, Texas to parents Harvey and Odie (Grace) Bailey. Billy was a graduate of Timpson High School Class of 1959. He had a wide range […]

J. Scott Cagle

October 1, 1961 ~ July 25, 2022 (age 60) Obituary Memorial Service for J. Scott Cagle, 60, of Nacogdoches will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Laird Funeral Home.  Scott was born on October 1, 1961, the son of Johnie William and Betty Sue Helmert Cagle.  He passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 […]

Belinda Nell New

March 25, 1940 ~ July 23, 2022 (age 82) Obituary Funeral services for Belinda Nell New, 82, of Jacksonville, Texas will be 2:00 pm Friday, July 29, 2022, at Rusk Church of Christ in Rusk, Texas with Ferrel Whitley officiating. There will be a visitation Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing. […]

Ludie Odel “Del” (Hamilton) Alexander

September 21, 1924 ~ July 23, 2022 (age 97) Obituary There will be a graveside funeral service Thursday, July 28, at 3 PM in the Lynches Chapel Cemetery. No visitation is planned. On the morning of July 23, 2022 Del passed away peacefully of natural causes, after experiencing a long period of gradually declining health while living at […]

Theda Jenice Johnson

March 29, 1930 ~ July 23, 2022 (age 92) Obituary Graveside services for Mr. Haile will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Bethel Cemetery.  Jimmie Kelly Haile was born on Christmas Day 1928. A pretty special guy who grew up to enjoy a long and well lived life.   As a member of the […]

Jimmie Kelly Haile

December 25, 1928 ~ July 22, 2022 (age 93) Obituary Graveside services for Mr. Haile will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Bethel Cemetery.  Jimmie Kelly Haile was born on Christmas Day 1928. A pretty special guy who grew up to enjoy a long and well lived life.   As a member of the […]

CLAIRE BRAY NAMED HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR FOR REGION 7

NISD JUL 21, 2022 Claire Bray was named Assistant Principal of the Year for Region 7 last month, but the Nacogdoches High School administrator is quick to share credit with others. “The reason that I struggle with an award like this is it’s not just me,” said Bray. “In the application process you have to […]