Apr 13
Dr. Miles McCall will be the keynote speaker at the Longview Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Luncheon and Leadership Longview graduation April 30 at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center. McCall is an innovative professional consultant and speaker and is founder of Generational Leadership.com, which works with businesses and organizations in an attempt …
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Mar 22
Lauren Parish and Ryan Allgood East Texas Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is excited to host its second annual fundraiser “Blue Jeans and Ball Gowns” on Saturday, March 23. The highlight of this evening of fun, food and entertainment is the celebrity dance competition. Following a dance, the winning couple is chosen by popular vote, …
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May 22
By Jimmy Isaac The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded 103 years ago, in part, to protect black Americans from violence from other races. In 2012, the Longview NAACP Chapter President Branden Johnson and other local leaders seek to slow violence against African-Americans committed by African-Americans. “People, we are tired of …
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May 24
Just-elected Kasha Williams and Wayne Frost (a returning councilman from District 4) recently took the oath of office at a specially called meeting of the Longview City Council. Williams defeated opponents Victoria Wilson and Wray Wade to replace outgoing District 3 council member Ms. Sidney Bell Willis, who served on the Council for nine years. …
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May 12
City Council District 3 candidate Kasha Williams and her supporters took their electioneering efforts into Mother’s Day weekend’s beautiful weather as they passed out free hot dogs in a last-minute “We Want Your Vote” event. Judge Arthur Fort (a former District 3 resident) dropped by to wish Williams the best in her final campaigning. The …
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May 04
Immoderate weather did not stop Longview’s voters and assorted elected officials from attending the final public forum for District 3 candidates before upcoming elections. The local NAACP chapter president, the Reverend Homer Rockmore made clear his organization’s position on the matter. “NAACP does not endorse any candidate,” he said. “We thank each candidate for coming.” …
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Mar 17
Kasha Williams recently visited her great grandmother’s church, Growing Valley Baptist Church located at the northern tip of District 3 where Charles E. Faulks is pastor. Faulks told the audience that the church is so honored to open her doors to Ms. Williams. He reminded the people that the Church has always played an important …
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Mar 03
Kasha Williams, a fifth generation member of the oldest African American Church, St. Mark CME Church in Longview, formally informed the audience of her intention to run for Councilwoman District 3. Though she had officially filed to run, she had to hold this town hall meeting to rally her base. “I have deep roots in …
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