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Jackson Hill Marina wishes everyone a Happy New Year and shares this exciting news. Now open- The Marina Smokehouse and Grill located at the Marina will be operating as a scratch kitchen featuring handmade Cat Head Biscuits and Chicken Fried Steaks, everything made from scratch including Homemade Pies and Cinnamon Rolls. We are inviting all of our friends to come out to have lunch with us, meet the new crew and enjoy the view of Big Sam Rayburn. Pictured above Head Chef Nicole Boyles, our own Cat Bennett and Nicole’s son Reed after their opening day. Pit master Charlotte Boyles and our Regina Fantich did not make this pic but all did a great job. Check out our Facebook page for more details on operating hours. Below is a mouth-watering pic of their brisket. You don’t want to miss it.

Over the weekend a local eatery in Pineland had a customer who accidently ran into the diner known as MaMa’s. While no injuries have been reported the building did sustain a little bit of damage but that didn’t stop them from opening up and serving their customers. So go support this small business when you are over in the Pineland area you won’t be sorry.

Whole Hearted Nutrition OFFICIALLY has new owners and a new name Toledo Bend Teas! For those who don’t know them, they are Brian and Amanda Corley! They are two local parents trying to raise kids and live life to the fullest! They are so grateful and beyond excited to see what this new opportunity has in store for not only their family, but YOU as a customer! Check them out at Toledo Bend Nutrition on Facebook.

January 3, 2023 Happy New Year! Sabine County closed out 2022 on a positive note with the arrest of Matthew Edgar after a months long manhunt. It’s time for this sad episode to be wrapped up, not only with the convicted being incarcerated, but with the prosecution of those who have been assisting Edgar as he ran and hid.

Miss Zwolle Tamale Fiesta Kaydee Meshell of Zwolle was chosen along with 21 other queens of Louisiana to grace the Louisiana Travel Riverboat themed float at the New Year’s 2023 Rose Parade, held in Pasadena, California. This year’s theme was “Turning the Corner,” chosen to celebrate the unlimited potential that each new year brings.

Happy New Year to all of you! We certainly hope that you had a fun, safe, holiday season, filled with family and friends. Now it’s time to calm down, get back to work, back to school, back to whatever passes for normal in your world. Let’s get 2023 off to a quick start with some interesting days in January.

On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at or about 8:30pm, the United States Marshal’s Service, the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Parks Wildlife Game Wardens and representatives from the District Attorney’s Office for the First Judicial District of Texas arrested Matthew Hoy Edgar on his outstanding warrant for the murder of Livye Heathyr Lewis. Edgar, during his trail, for Lewis’ murder, in January of 2022 had voluntarily not returned for the remainder of the proceedings. The court issued an arrest warrant for Edgar which launched an investigation by the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshal’s Office. Both the Sheriff’s Office and Marshal Service have tirelessly followed up on leads provided by citizens and other law enforcement agencies. These leads encompassed Texas, Louisiana, Florida and several other states.