03-17-04 - A massive explosion in Baghdad destroyed the Mount Lebanon Hotel and killed at least 27 people. So far reports say a car bomb caused the blast. The hotel is located in the same area that the Saddam Hussien statue fell.
People have begun digging in the rubble hoping to find victims still alive. U.S. soldiers attempted to go into the area to help with rescue efforts, but were driven back by angry Iraqis. Military officials say the soldiers were trying to get people back for fear of a second attack. The explosion left a huge crater. Five smaller, adjacent buildings were badly damaged. Trees were on fire, and flames jumped to nearby buildings. Eight cars caught fire, including one vehicle that was hurled by the blast into a store.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
