(Ada-AP) -- Pontotoc County authorities say the hanging death of
a 9 year old boy was accidental. Authorities say Preston Lawrence died after falling or jumping from a post and strangling on his shirt last Monday. A final report from the state Medical Examiner's office is expected within a few days. County Undersheriff John Christian says investigators don't know exactly what happened, but says there is no reason to suspect foul play. Christian says Preston was playing with his 7 year old brother near their home when they were called inside by their mother. He says when boy failed to come inside the younger brother was sent to find him, but returned to say his brother wasn't breathing.
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
