3+ week, 3+ day ago  (248+ words) MADISONVILLE " Kennard Tigers basketball team rode a dominant performance from DeVonte Toliver to a commanding 77"41 victory over the Centerville Bulldogs basketball team in the Class 1A regional final. The game opened at a slow pace, but Kennard quickly ignited its offense…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (69+ words) A packed show this week, including: Footage from Kennard's recent basketball win and exclusive post-game interview with Coach Driskell We have an in-depth interview with Crockett Pastor Leon Wallace We interview several of the Slocum Lady Mustangs and Coach Leuschner…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (209+ words) As spring arrives, shoppers are updating their wardrobes with lighter layers, softer colors, and fresh silhouettes. Whether seeking budget-friendly basics or investment pieces, online retailers are offering a wide range of options across styles and price points. Many department stores…...

4+ week, 10+ hour ago  (939+ words) SLOCUM " When the final buzzer sounded in the Class 1A Division I Regional Final, the Slocum Lady Mustangs stood together at midcourt, their season over after a 48"24 loss to Dodd City. There were tears and embraces. And there was the understanding…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (131+ words) In this week's edition we will see footage from the aftermath of the small plane crash this week at Houston County Airport. Lee Standley is our guest, opening up about why he is leaving city government, and what this might…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (662+ words) Laura Yvonne "Mickey" Murphy Moore was born on Friday, May 25, 1951, to M.B. "Doc" Murphy and Alice Pearl "Blondie" Kuykendall Murphy. From the very beginning, Laura lived vividly and fully, marked by confidence, creativity, and grit'qualities that defined her life and touched…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (646+ words) Civil War Relic Resurfaces in Houston County HOUSTON COUNTY " Inside the Houston County annex building in downtown Crockett, history briefly became a hands-on experience. The sword, believed to date to the Civil War era, was unearthed not recently, but more…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (836+ words) GRAPELAND " The Grapeland Sandiettes" success this season has been built on more than wins and losses. It"s been shaped by defense, discipline and a coach who understands the program from the inside out. Through early January, the Sandiettes are…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (60+ words) Houston County News 01/04/2026messenger-news.com In our first podcast episode of 2026, we learn how to drive in the downtown Crockett square and we are joined by CPD Asst. Police Chief Alfredo Fajardo who tells about the department's amazing drone program....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (897+ words) GRAPELAND " " A biting north wind cut across Guiceland Cemetery, rattling bare tree limbs and sending cast members pulling their coats tighter as they waited for the next call of "action." Far from a Hollywood soundstage, on this freezing, windswept stretch…...