Yesterday The 30th annual KICKS 105 Big Bass Splash just keeps getting bigger! In addition to over $1 million in cash and prizes guaranteed to be given away, The Pool Store in Lufkin has now added George Strait tickets into the mix...or shall we say...the water.
Yesterday The first of four rounds of mutton bustin' gets underway tonight at the Angelina Benefit Rodeo at the Expo Center in Lufkin. 12 youngsters each night will try their hand at landing the top score to win the nightly championship trophy.
2 days ago
Due to a mix-up in packaging, Kraft has announced a recall of Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners. Find out if you've got bad dogs here.
1 week ago Around 2 p.m. on Thursday, up to four persons pulled a 'smash and grab' heist at Beard Fine Jewelers located on the South Loop and Highway 59 in Lufkin. No one was injured in the robbery and law enforcement are continuing their search for the culprits.
2 weeks ago The richest and biggest amateur bass fishing in history is coming April 25th-27th at Lake Sam Rayburn. You can wait to take care of the entire registration procedure at the tournament site or you can save time and do it this evening.
In the Spring Game at Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, the White (offense) beat the Purple (defense) 87-65. That only happens in the spring!
I thought it was a joke, but apparently it's not. You can actually buy a corsage made out of fried chicken for your prom date. What a time to be alive. Make this prom season awesome.
2 weeks ago St. Cyprian's Episcopal School in Lufkin presents Bayou Bash 2014 this Friday, April 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the school gymnasium.
3 weeks ago One of our favorite dates on the Merrell in the Morning Show is the yearly visit from the Leadership Tomorrow class of Angelina County. And this morning, they did not disappoint as these high school juniors from area schools proved why they are considered to be some of the best in their school and community.
3 weeks ago The now-infamous "panty burglar" has struck again in the Lufkin Area. The Lufkin Daily News reports that the incident is the 17th burglary in the area that involves the removal of women's and girls' underwear. The incidents have been occurring over the past couple of years.
3 weeks ago
Lufkin Police are hoping the public can provide information concerning an overnight altercation that resulted in shots fired and serious injuries. The following is from the official LPD press release concerning the matter.