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4-H shines in Leon County

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4-H shines in Leon County

Milam 4-h News Micah Holcombe

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Milam County 4-H members wrapped up a successful day of competition at the Leon County Judging Contests held on Friday, April 10, bringing home top team honors and impressive individual awards across multiple divisions.

100 years ago this

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100 years ago this month

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

The month of April has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in April 1926. • The United States House of Representatives votes to impeach District Court Judge George W. English on April 1.

Allison Garza

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Showcasing eighth graders’ Art II water colors

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Junior High Art Teacher Lani Young is very good about sending us art to use in the paper. A long time ago Reporter Publisher Emeritus Bill Cooke decided to start using student art instead of political cartoons on the editorial page and we’ve done so ever since.

Don’t worry

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Don’t worry

He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

In Matthew 6:25 Jesus said, “Don’t be anxious about your life.” For some reason Bobby McFerrin’s, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” keeps bouncing around in my head. Maybe because God wants His church to be full of hope and joy and to be found trusting Him in every circumstance.

Speak words that bring life

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Speak words that bring life

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

The fifth chapter of the book of Acts describes how followers of Jesus were adding many believers because of the signs and wonders being performed and by healing multitudes of people.

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QUICK LOOK

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Milano Project Graduation 2026 will hold a drive through to-go only chicken lunch and bake sale at the KC Hall on Sunday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-sold tickets must be picked up by 1 p.m. For more information contact Marie at 254-7180133.

RISD’s 2026 inductees from Friday night’s ceremony are (L-R) Brooks Bassler, Dr. Diana Gonzales Worthen, Dr. Tommye Cashaw-Austin, Tamara S. Hebert-Powell and Abbie Ferguson.

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RISD inducts 2026 Distinguished Alumni

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Rockdale Independent School District proudly honored its 2026 Distinguished Alumni during the district’s fourth induction ceremony held Friday, April 10. The evening brought together alumni, family and community members for a celebration filled with connection, reflection and shared memories.

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Early voting for city council, school board begins April 20

News Staff

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

RISD school board and Rockdale city council races are set for voting on Thursday, May 2. Election day voting on May 2 will have extended hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting at Rockdale City Hall Council Chamber are April 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.m April 22-24 hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rockdale Earth Day makes yearly educational nature and environmental book contributions to both the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library as well as each library on RISD’s four campuses. Above left are the city librarians

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Rockdale Earth Day announces Day of Community Service

David Melton Chair, Rockdale Earth Day

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:59

Rockdale Earth Day began in 2015, when a group of concerned citizens gathered in hopes of taking actions to help better the community through a Day of Community Service.

POLICE REPORT

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RPD makes six felony arrests, responds to three traffic accidents

News Staff

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:08

Rockdale Police Officers made six felony arrests dur ing the past week including: • Berthrum Everage, 50, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Meadows for possession of a controlled substance (under 12 gram). • Jacob Mitchell, 40, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt. Bielamowicz for a parole warrant.