50th Annual Bluegrass Festival set Oct. 22-24
Special to The Messenger Salmon Lake Park will hold its 50th Annual Bluegrass Festival Oct. 22-24. Headliner artists include Grand Ole Opry Star, “The Queen of Bluegrass” Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, plus RFD TV Stars The Malpass Brothers. Also appearing are The Marksmen Quartet,…
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Homecoming, District Opener as Bulldogs Ready for Rival Diboll
By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter CROCKETT – The decorations, dress-up days and homecoming traditions will all be there this week, but when the lights come on Friday night, the Crockett Bulldogs will also be playing a game that could help define the second half of their season. Crockett hosts Diboll on Friday, Oct. 9, in…
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Officials Cite Visibility, Casework as Houston County Crime Rate Falls
By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter HOUSTON COUNTY — Houston County’s overall crime rate fell 11.54% in 2025 compared with 2024, dropping from 1,429.9 to 1,264.9 offenses per 100,000 population, according to state crime data. The nearly 12% decline included decreases in several major categories. Aggravated assaults fell from 109 to 99, a 9.17% decrease. Burglaries…
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