Good morning, Longview.

A Longview man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for selling pills that led to a 17-year-old’s fatal fentanyl overdose on May 29th, 2024—court records show the pills, marked with those of generic oxycodone, contained fentanyl.

Rickey Smiley and Friends No Drama Weekend will have a comedy show on Saturday, August 30th at Maude Cobb Convention Center starting at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m.—the event continues on Sunday with an outdoor music festival at the Longview Convention Complex lawn beginning at 5 p.m. where ticket stubs from Saturday provide free entry while others pay $20.

On Tuesday, Jacksonville High School cheerleaders and marching band welcomed guests at the W.T.

Brookshire Conference Center in Tyler for the 19th Annual East Texas Kick-Off Luncheon. Former standout Luke McCown praised local football pride—he expressed excitement over coach Montey Stevenson's plans for the school team.

The Sherman Shadowcats edged the TimberHogs 7-5 Tuesday as Erick Ballenilla & Ismael Bencosme homered and Luis Castillo drove in three runs, helping the team lock up a playoff spot and improve to 29-28 while the TimberHogs fell to 17-36.

Kilgore College student-athletes were recognized by the NJCAA when 15 students were named to the NJCAA All-Academic Team and 30 earned Region 14 honors—given to those who completed at least 24 credit hours with a 3.25 GPA and played varsity sports.

Athletic director Courtney Pruitt said three KC teams, including Men’s Basketball, Softball and Women’s Basketball, also met the academic standards.

Longview FGHT Prayer Brunch

10 AM - 12 PM — Holiday Inn Longview - North by IHG — Free entry — A morning of prayer, fellowship, and delicious food awaits participants.