Author: Living Legends
Family, friends, and the community are grieving the tragic loss of Zailan Peeler, who was killed in a devastating car accident on Friday in North Carolina. Zailan’s untimely passing has left those who knew him heartbroken as they come to terms with the void his absence has created. Zailan was born May 13, 1999. “It’s still unreal for me, I keep looking for you walk through the door, you didn’t smile a lot but when you did you made the hold room shine…. I feel in love with you from the first time I saw you…… my second heartbeat. Zailan…
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The UT Tyler Men’s Basketball squad lost 79-71 to West Texas A&M Saturday, January 25, dropping their fifth-straight contest. UT Tyler Women’s Basketball wins ninth-straight game Jadin Penigar led UT Tyler with 21 points while Mareng Gatkuoth added 16 for the Patriots. UT Tyler (7-12 overall, 4-9 conference) will look to snap its’ five-game losing skid Thursday, January 30 at home against Cameron with tipoff set for 7 p.m.
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The UT Tyler Women’s Basketball squad rolled to a 76-57 win over West Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Louise Herrington Patriot Center in Tyler. UT Tyler Men’s Basketball falls 79-71 to West Texas A&M The Patriots shot 49 percent from the floor in their victory over the Lady Buffs and extended their win streak to nine games. UT Tyler (17-2 overall, 12-1 conference) will look to win its’ 10th-straight game Thursday, January 30 when the Patriots host Cameron at 5 p.m.
GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) – The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office said they have one person in custody after Union Grove High School received “extensive damage” last night. East Texas teacher resigns after ‘racially insensitive’ statements resurface According to the sheriff’s office, surveillance camera footage from the school shows someone dressed in black damaging the building and a trophy case at around 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Union Grove ISD said several exterior doors, trophy cases, televisions, a set of restrooms and water fountains were also damaged. Photo courtesy of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office. Photo courtesy of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office.…
TONIGHT: 70% Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms Possible. Patchy Fog. Low 49. Wind S 5-10 mph.SUNDAY: 70% Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms Possible. High 54. Wind E 5 mph. SUNDAY NIGHT: 40% Chance of Showers. Low 43. Wind N 5 mph.MONDAY: Mostly Cloudy. High 58. Wind N 5 mph. TUESDAY: Mostly Cloudy. Low 45. High 62.WEDNESDAY: Showers & Thunderstorms Likely. Low 55. High 66.THURSDAY: Showers Likely. Low 47. High 53.FRIDAY: Showers & Thunderstorms Likely. Low 44. High 55.SATURDAY: Mostly Sunny. Low 42. High 62.
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — TJC Baseball opened the 2025 season with two-straight wins over the Frank Phillips College Plainsmen. Brett Doe era set to begin for TJC baseball The Apaches took game one of Saturday’s doubleheader 5-0 and won game two 7-3 over the Plainsmen to take this weekend’s season-opening series. TJC jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first in game one and held on for the 5-0 shutout victory. In game two, the Apaches were up 3-0 before the Plainsmen rallied to tie it at 3 in the top of the seventh, before TJC…
ARP, Texas (KETK) — The Tatum Lady Eagles took on the Lady Tigers in Arp on Friday night, looking to remain unbeaten in district play. Tatum surprises assistant coach with jersey retirement Tatum put together another dominant performance, beating Arp 63-25, and will now get ready to head back home to host Gladewater on Tuesday.
ARP, Texas (KETK) — The Tatum Eagles have been one of the best 3A boys basketball in Texas so far this season, and on Friday night they made their way to Arp to take on the Tigers. Tatum boys basketball picks up 18th win with 79-50 victory over Troup Arp challenged Tatum in the early parts of the game, but the Eagles took control late, beating the Tigers 90-62. Tatum will host Gladewater this coming Tuesday night.
HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) – A Hawkins man has turned himself into the Wood County Jail after he allegedly posted the cellphone number of a Hawkins city council woman on Facebook. Hawkins police chief resigns, marking third chief to step down in 3 years Todd Eddington runs the Crooked Wood County “Justice” System Part III page on Facebook. On Dec. 10, arrest documents allege that he used the page to share the cellphone number of Hawkins city councilwoman Eleta Taylor. Taylor then reportedly requested that Eddington take the number down from the page because of safety concerns. Eddington’s response to her…
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Outbound lanes of East Independence Blvd. in east Charlotte are closed after a crash that injured two people, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Around 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, Medic said they were responding to a crash at E. Independence near Coliseum Drive. They reported two people were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to NCDOT’s traffic map, the road is closed right outside Bojangles Coliseum. 🚗 Track issues along your commute with the QCN Traffic Interactive Map It is unclear what led to the crash or if any charges will be…