The Panola Watchman

1 week ago | panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston

American Heritage Girls program member Gracie Broomfield has demonstrated remarkable leadership and dedication, earning the prestigious Stars & Stripes award by successfully leading the construction of a community flag retirement box. This significant accomplishment represents the highest honor an individual can achieve within the American Heritage Girls (AHG) program. Broomfield’s project directly provides the community with a proper way to retire worn American flags.

1 week ago | panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston

Aspiring young filmmakers are bringing their cinematic visions to life this week at the 5th Annual Main Street Film Camp hosted by Carthage Main Street. The summer day camp runs June 16-19. The camp invites students entering 3rd through 8th grade for the upcoming school year to explore the exciting world of filmmaking. Campers are actively engaged in every aspect of film production, from producing and directing to cinematography, art direction, costume design, and video editing.

1 week ago | panolawatchman.com | Steve Knight

In its early days Lake Tyler was not surrounded by luxury year-round homes, and filled with boathouses and piers that are more like second homes and lakeside resorts. The original houses were austere structures that were more like cabins and often designed for summer use only. A boathouse, if there was one, was a building made of corrugated steel that was just big enough for a boat and an area to store fishing tackle. Yes, for many years tackle was left lakeside without concern of it being stolen.

1 week ago | panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston

On Tuesday morning, job seekers from all across Panola County made their way to Panola College’s Frances B. Ross Ballroom for this summer’s Panola County Job Fair, a community-driven event made possible by The Chamber’s partnership with Workforce Solutions East Texas, aimed to do more than just collect résumés. Until noon, the ballroom buzzed with hopeful conversations and handshakes, as locals met with employers face-to-face, some even walking out with strong leads on their next job.

2 weeks ago | panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston

Whereas some librarians “shush” rowdy children, those at Sammy Brown Library are dedicated to providing a space for families and fostering a love of reading for kids through having fun at events like the Summer Reading. These women promote creative learning in kids through several outlets, exploring interests, and offering opportunities to grow their reading comprehension, as well as experience the world around them with more knowledge.