Story No. 1 – Eustace fires police chief: The Eustace City Council terminated Troy Tucker Monday night in a 3-2 vote.
Why it is important: Community and council members credit Tucker with helping to clean up the area’s drug problem.
Learn more: We were there, and here’s the story.
Story No. 2 – Malakoff girl, daughter dies: The Malakoff community mourned this week following the death of Jamiya Givens Williams and her infant daughter, Alahna, Sunday night in a car accident.
Why it is important: Jamiya, 16, was a well-loved member of the community and her death hit Malakoff High School hard. A candlelight vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday at the Malakoff High School football field.
Learn more: The Athens Review talked to the DPS.
Story No. 3 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day events: There are plenty of local events scheduled to celebrate MLK Day.
Why it is important: Dr. King stood for justice, and we can still use justice these days.
Learn more: A parade is scheduled for Saturday, as well as a Gospel Explosion. A candlelight vigil will be held Monday night.
Story No. 4 – County to get an armored car: The Henderson County Commissioners’ Court approved the purchase of an armored vehicle for the Sheriff’s Department.
Why it is important: Because our Sheriff’s Department has engaged in plenty of dangerous situations.
Learn more: Eric Walsh over at The Malakoff News has a story.
Story No. 5 – Milburn Chaney’s collection: County Tax Collector Milburn Chaney has a very cool collection of sports autographs.
Why it is important: We’re not sure we’d say it’s important, but it sure is cool.
Learn more: Thanks to the Tyler Paper for bringing us the story.