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From Daily News Staff reports NEW LONDON - West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District trustees are preparing to make those final plans before the new school year gets under way next month.

East Texas Baptist University announced the names of area students who received bachelor's degrees in a graduation ceremony earlier this month.

ROSES: The oil well fire in Rusk County Friday was quickly contained by Arp Volunteer Fire Department's paid full-time firemen and heavy-attack apparatus. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

Authorities are on the scene this afternoon of an oil well in a rural area that caught on fire while it was being capped. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

“The downtown area had several businesses flooded with as much as two feet of water. The high winds blew down trees and power lines.”

Rains washed away a 33-year one-day record in Longview on Sunday, dumping more than 5 inches of rain on the east side of town and swelling creeks that forced all or parts of 19 roads to close. via News-journal.com

Posted: Updated: The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado did hit parts of Rusk and Gregg Counties on Tuesday evening. via KSLA-TV Shreveport

“We talk about it all week in class”

A monument in front of the current New London school, Friday, March 14, 2008 in New London, Texas, displays the names of the ones killed in the 1937 gas explosion that also destroyed the school. via Report news

“When I pulled up, I thought 'Oh yeah - a tornado,' ”

A National Weather Service meteorologist confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a tornado traveled a 21-mile path - from near New London to Longview - Tuesday night. via Longview News-Journal

“Thank God it was pretty much over. I thank the Lord that I am still alive”

Rancher Reggie Moore looks at the roof truss and sections of the tin roof material from his horse barn that was ripped off in a tornado on Dill Road in Rusk County south of Kilgore Tuesday night. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

Gandhi sentenced to 6 yrs' jail Tuesday, 18 March , 2008, 01:39 Last Updated: Tuesday, 18 March , 2008, 01:41 Today is Tuesday, March 18, the 78th day of 2008. via Sify

“But it doesn't hit them until they see the pictures.”

New London seventh-graders Jodi Lee and Malorie Herron react to stories of the old New London school on Friday in New London. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

The City of New London is searching for a new police chief following the resignation of Stacie Langlinais Friday night. via Henderson Daily News

“Jacksonville charges 4 percent on Centerpoint. New London charges 2 percent on the same company.”

By Cristin Ross cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com Slowly, but surely - that's how the city of New Summerfield is getting back on track. via Jacksonville Daily Progress

“I am not going to do all of Stacey's work”

CITY FILINGS Candidates in municipal elections around Rusk County have begun filing paperwork for the May 10 election. via Henderson Daily News

“We don't want them to show up at the wrong location to vote and have to run all over the county. We would rather field the phone calls.”

Rusk County citizens who wish to cast ballots in the March 4 primary elections have only a few more days to register to vote or to make any changes in their registration. via Henderson Daily News

At least one citizen is upset with conditions at the New London Police Department and city council members are upset with the police chief. via Henderson Daily News

Meghan Rebecca Smith of Houston and Dr. Joel Raley Underwood, formerly of New London, were united in marriage Nov. via Henderson Daily News

“I am so grateful for all of you. It's a sad time to leave friends, you have been so supportive of my years of service by voting me in”

By MALENA OGLES Staff Writer The city of New London is losing a leader. Long time mayor Mollie Ward was honored Sunday by hundreds of townspeople, government officials, family and friends at a retirement party. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

“Everything inside was blown out and the building was ready to tumble. Thousands of men came to help dig out and they couldn't because that building was endangering them. They had to knock it over.”

The light in New London will seem a little dimmer when Mollie Ward moves away. The eight-year mayor and 25-year city council representative will soon be packing up and heading to Arkansas to be closer to ... via Henderson Daily News