Basic for Living classes for women of all ages are held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month September through May in the fellowship hall of Griffin Chapel Church of God in Christ, 709 E. 12th Ave. Topics will include beginners sewing, food and nutrition, communication classes, defensive driving, money management and other topics. For more information, call Ethel Baptist at (903) 874-7337.
Family Service Association, 517 N. Commerce St., offers free clothing to those in need, utility and rent assistance, and help for those who cannot afford their prescription drugs. It is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to noon Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Donations of clothing and household items are gladly accepted during the hours that Family Service Association is open. For more information, call (903) 874-4971.
Nar-Anon meetings, to help families of drug abusers, are held at 7 p.m. Mondays at Navarro County Dream Center office building, 409 N. 12th St., across from the Navarro County Courthouse. Adult recovery program (substance abuse support group) meets at 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the Navarro County Dream Center house, 411 N. 12th St. For more information on any of these support groups, call (903) 641-0242.
Al-Anon meets at 2412 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, at 8 p.m. Thursdays and at 4 p.m. Sundays.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. Sundays and at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the annex building of Lakeside United Methodist Church, 515 Farm-to-Market Road 416, Streetman (St. Elmo community).
Corsicana Public Library would appreciate donations of annuals from G.W. Jackson School. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.
Navarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary is searching for friendly, compassionate volunteers to serve in various areas of the hospital. Scheduled times and hours and days are flexible. For more information, contact Connie Beal, volunteer coordinator, at (903) 654-6802; or membership chairmen Jessie Gonzales at (903) 872-1596 or Lydia Holy at (903) 872-1740.
Experience Works wants to serve the community by providing money to low income older workers while they learn new skills. If you would like to provide training or be paid to learn new skills while providing community service, please contact Betty Northcott at North Central Texas Workforce Center at (903) 874-8276, Ext. 230, or Liz Cox at (877) 781-9953. You may also learn more at www.experienceworks.org.
MLK Center board conducts a senior citizen program from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month. Senior citizens are invited to come and be a part. The seniors do chair exercises, play games and make gifts for special occasions or events throughout the year. For more information, contact Della Borkchum at (903) 874-7259 or (903) 872-3994, or Jim Graves at (903) 874-7259 or (903) 874-8053.
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FYI 9/30/08
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County gathers to honor military heroes who gave their all
As the courthouse clock tower rang 11 times, Navarro County gathered at the courthouse square to pay tribute Monday.
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Former Mildred school leader passes
Doug Lane, who was superintendent of schools at Mildred Independent School District for 24 years until retiring in 2011, died Sunday at a hospital in Tyler. He was 70 years old.
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Navarro College to debut success program
Navarro College has embarked on a new program to help ensure student success in the college experience.
College trustees were briefed on the “First Year Experience” program at the board’s monthly meeting Thursday. -
Local Beat 5/28/12
A list of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County
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Sample Ballots, Polling Places for May 29 Election
Click this link to get sample ballots for the May 29 Primary Election
Early voting
Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Monday thru Friday May 14 through May 18, and May 21 through May 25, 2012, in the basement of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave., Corsicana.
Early voting will be held on the weekend from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday May 19, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, in the basement of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave., Corsicana. -
Memorial Day ceremony honors servicemen, women
Navarro County turned out in numbers Monday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrafice in service to the U.S. military.
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One killed, five hurt in Interstate rollover
One man was killed and five others injured Sunday when a Ford Expedition rolled several times and jumped a cable barrier on Interstate 45 south of Corsicana.
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Memorial Day services Monday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Monday is Memorial Day, and Corsicana will host two separate ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.
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Downtown's 'The Diner' to close its doors Thursday
The Diner, in downtown Corsicana, will close its doors after the close of business Thursday, owner Richard Arnett said Sunday.
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Commissioners to meet Tuesday
The Navarro County Commissioners Court is scheduled to meet in special session at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, in the county courtroom of the Navarro County Courthouse.
The meeting was moved from Monday, May 28, due to the Memorial Day holiday. - More Latest News Headlines
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