Brenda Handley’s life was changed forever on Sept. 3, 2022. Her 7-year-old daughter, Kennedy, was hospitalized after a wooden ...

Enrollment has decreased slightly for the second year in a row at Decatur ISD, but that trend is not expected to continue, ...

Earning wins in their first three battles in the 67th annual Championship Basketball tournament’s navy boys bracket last week, the Decatur Eagles found themselves in a title showdown against the 4A ...

A chapter of Lane Akin’s long and distinguished career in law enforcement came to an end this week, but there are more chapters to be written. Pouring rain falling on the roof of the Wise County Sheri ...

Decatur freshman Style Brazile checked off her goal of making the Lady Eagles’ starting lineup in her first season. But a devastating injury of a key player allowed Brazile the opportunity to step up ...

LeeAnn Woodfill Mitchell, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, after a courageous 18-year battle ...

Following a historic run to claim the inaugural 4A Division I state championship, a total of four Decatur Lady Eagles ...

Bridgeport~ William Gary Everett, 72, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, in Decatur. Graveside Service was ...

Victory Christian Academy freshman running back Jaylen Donald had a breakout campaign during his rookie season. Donald was ...

Having a landing spot in the Wise County Messenger for quick-hitting sports capsules that don’t quite cut it as full stories ...

Three days after Christmas, the Decatur Lady Eagles unwrapped the top prize from one of the premiere showcases in the country ...

Bobbie Finley Williams passed away on Dec. 16, 2024, in Greenville, North Carolina at the age of 98. She was the wife of the ...