October 1, 2008 / Front Page

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Greene commits to Penn State

State College, Pa., is certainly a long way from Diboll, but for one Lady Jack hoopster it will soon be home. Diboll More...

Diboll Day 2008

Can you believe it? Diboll Day is only a few days away and the events should prove to be full of fun and memories that will be revisited and made. More...

County News

T.L.L. TEMPLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEWS

Diboll Day is almost here to give us that rest from our hard work of cleaning up from Hurricane Ike. There are lots of fun things planned and lots of food and craft booths to visit. T-shirts and raffle tickets are still available at the library. More...

What is your all time favorite Diboll Day activity?

Dorothy Hambrick: Music, marching bands More...

Sheila's Potpourri

Due to Hurricane Ike Bob and Sue Lewis of Nederland had to leave home so they spent their forced vacation with his cousin Tommie and Buddy Lowery. Bob and Tommie had a good time talking about their childhood days in Huntington. More...

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Church

Gospel Concert

Herty Baptist Church of Lufkin is hosting a Southern Gospel Concert on Saturday, Oct 4 at 6 p.m.. Our special guest singers will be The Master's Men of the First Baptist Church in Silsbee. Also singing will be The Waymakers of Lufkin. More...

Homecoming

First Baptist Church in Diboll will have its Homecoming Oct. 5 with services beginning at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be former pastor Bro. Larry Weaver from Jacksonville, Fla. More...

Faith Community Ministries Church

Faith Community Ministries Church will host the Angelina County-Wide Southern Gospel first Tuesday singing, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 8166 South US Hwy. 59, Burke. Larry Hinsley, Pastor. More...

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Sports

Friday Night Highlights

Alex Castillo makes a big touchdown grab early in the second half for the Lumberjacks. Castillo also had a crucial field goal in the first half of play for Diboll. More...

Sam Rayburn Fishing Report

Sam Rayburn is at 158.42 feet and starting to hold its own, the water temperature has been around 76 degrees. The water is clear to around two feet. The water level has started to settle down some and the fishing has started to pick up. More...

Lady Jacks make statement in 18 3A opener


After a fairly extended rest period the Diboll Lady Jacks got back in the swing of things last week in a big way as they opened up the District 18-3A volleyball season with a big victory over whom?. More...

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Diboll Councilman Indicted

Diboll City Council was scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the situation of Councilman Gary Jones, indicted last week by the Angelina County grand jury. More...

Homecoming Court

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Local History

Diboll History Center Press Clippings

ONE YEAR AGO Members of the Diboll Garden Club for the upcoming year include Bess Andrews, Sue Beaty, Clara Breazeale, Ginger Capps, Joyce Carr, Connie Courtney, Karen Eddins, Louise McKinney, Billie Oates, JoAnn Rainwater, Frances Rodriquez, Kat More...

THIRTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

The ladies of Diboll State Bank were so sure they'd win the Diboll Day Tug-O-War competition that they wore their Sunday best. More...

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Obituaries

Virginia Kirkland

Virginia Kirkland, 90, lifelong resident of Deport, Texas, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab Center in Diboll. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. More...

Loyd Howard Dickey

Services for Loyd Dickey, 85, of Lufkin, were held Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Horace Fletcher officiating. Graveside services followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Elkhart. More...

John D. James

Services for John D. James, 82, of Lufkin, were held Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Joe Carriere officiating. Interment followed in the Simpson Cemetery. More...

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