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Updated: March 18, 2020 @ 1:04 am Full Forecast Search Toggle navigation Menu HomeContact us Reader services Customer Care Subscribe/Renew e-Edition Place An Ad News Local News Police Business Public record Texas Nation & World Sports Features Contests At Play Answer Line Calendar Food Health Homework Lifestyle Religion Volunteer Opinion Editorials Letters to the editor Columnists Phil Latham Frank Pool Van Craddock John Moore Ross Ramsey Forum Blogs Charm/View Fashion Health & Fitness Picture This Eat & Drink Nonprofits & Events Travel Calendar Voices Find a Copy Announcements Anniversaries Birthdays Births Engagements Weddings Obits Death Notices In Memoriam Card of Thanks Multimedia Galleries Videos Classifieds Real estate Property for rent Cars & vehicles Jobs Items for sale Pets Auctions, estate and garage sales Services Place an ad e-Edition Archives Business Directory +15 Coronavirus East Texas schools begin providing meals for students during new coronavirus closures Updated 20 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Despite East Texas school closures amid concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus, students still showed up for meals at campuses where cafeterias had packaged their food to go. Kristen Barton Coronavirus in Texas LIST: Coronavirus-related postponements and cancellations in Longview, surrounding areas Updated 31 min ago Numerous East Texas events have been canceled because of concern about the recent outbreak of the new coronavirus. Catholic public mass, other services suspended across Northeast Texas, Diocese of Tyler says Updated 4 hrs ago The Diocese of Tyler, which governs Catholic churches across Northeast Texas, has suspended all public masses due to concerns about coronavirus. White Oak closes playgrounds, ball fields in response to virus threat Updated 1 hr ago WHITE OAK — In hopes of minimizing the spread of COVID-19 in the community, White Oak’s two public parks will temporarily close except for their walking trails. Jimmy Isaac Staff writer Longview Regional Medical Center issues new guidelines for visitors Updated 5 hrs ago New guidelines were released Tuesday for visitors to Longview Regional Medical Center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gregg County Republicans, Democrats announce convention changes Updated 1 hr ago Gregg County political parties have announced changes to their conventions in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Jimmy Isaac Staff writer Features ’Yesterday and Today — An Interactive Beatles Experience’ rescheduled to July 18 at Belcher Center A show based on the works of the Beatles is coming March 28 to the Belcher Center in Longview. Tickets are $30 to $45. Review: ’The Hunt’ is a clunky swipe at a divided America Fittingly, few films in recent memory arrive with a bigger target on its back than The Hunt.” Our quick advice? Lower your weapons. Top Stories Longview ISD Longview ISD school board could approve $500,000 in classroom supplies 20 min ago +14 Longview-area businesses increase other services to counter slowdown caused by virus 20 min ago Longview Longview company offered $100,000 grant to move to White Oak location Updated 1 hr ago Catholic public mass, other services suspended across Northeast Texas, Diocese of Tyler says Updated 4 hrs ago White Oak closes playgrounds, ball fields in response to virus threat Updated 1 hr ago Gregg County Gregg County Republicans, Democrats announce convention changes Updated 1 hr ago +5 PHOTOS: Families find welcome diversion at Longview parks Updated 1 hr ago Upshur County issues disaster declaration in response to coronavirus pandemic Updated 6 hrs ago Health inspections: March 2 to 6 8 hrs ago Column: Get ready for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo +10 Updated 3 hrs ago +3 NET Health: 5th case in Smith County; more expected in East Texas Updated 50 min ago Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed in Smith County Updated 10 hrs ago More News CHARM Magazine March 2020 Video Latest e-Edition The The Nation and State Progressive Newman ousts Rep. Lipinski in Illinois primary Updated 1 hr ago CHICAGO (AP) — Progressive Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, unseating one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress in a victory for abortion-rights and… Amid virus, Congress’ leaders resist call for remote voting 2 hrs ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders are resisting calls to let lawmakers vote remotely, a dispute pitting the scourge of the coronavirus against two centuries of tradition that underscores… Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, among Congress’ most conservative Democrats, loses primary to Marie Newman 2 hrs ago CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, among Congress’ most conservative Democrats, loses primary to Marie Newman. Winning numbers drawn in ’All or Nothing Night’ game 2 hrs ago AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the Texas Lottery’s "All or Nothing Night" game were: Features ’Yesterday and Today — An Interactive Beatles Experience’ rescheduled to July 18 at Belcher Center A show based on the works of the Beatles is coming March 28 to the Belcher Center in Longview. Tickets are $30 to $45. Review: ’The Hunt’ is a clunky swipe at a divided America Fittingly, few films in recent memory arrive with a bigger target on its back than The Hunt.” Our quick advice? Lower your weapons. More Public safety Local News Mount Enterprise court offering amnesty, safe harbor on warrants Updated 1 hr ago Until March 31, defendants with outstanding tickets and warrants in Mount Enterprise can cle… Police Police Beat: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Updated 21 hrs ago Gregg County Jail Police Wills Point man killed in weekend Wood County wreck Updated Mar 17, 2020 A Wills Point man was killed early Saturday in a one-vehicle wreck in Wood County. Police Police Beat: Monday, March, 16, 2020 Mar 16, 2020 Gregg County Jail More Sports ETVarsity ET Basketball: Ladynecks’ Hall earns top honors in 16-3A Updated 3 hrs ago Alysa Hall was a catalyst in the White Oak Ladynecks winning their first loop crown in a decade. The junior Hall was tabbed District 16-3A MVP as voted on by district coaches. ETVarsity ET Basketball: West Rusk’s Winings named 16-3A Offensive MVP Updated 3 hrs ago Arp’s Tren Jones was named District 16-3A MVP as voted on by league coaches. West Rusk’s Talon Winings garnered Offensive MVP, while Winona’s Cameron Smalls took Defensive MVP accolades. The top newcomer award was split between White Oak’s Adrian Mumphrey and Troup’s Bracey Cover. ETVarsity ET Basketball: Rosters set for two area all-star games Updated 3 hrs ago Actual court time is still up in the air thanks to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus)...