The newest member of the Northeast Police department is a bit furry. Jax, a 4-year-old bridle-colored Dutch shepherd will be the official K9 Police dog and Officer Nathan Johnson’s partner. Jax will help the NEPD fight drug crime along the 380 and 377 corridors in the area. “I love it,” Johnson said. “It’s something that I had an interest in and wanted to do. It was kind of a career goal to eventually do. As a little kid I wanted to be a police officer. Now that I’m here doin

Sometimes in life, there is nothing like a friend. A pair of Lady Cat teammates feel that way when they are on the volleyball court—and off it, too. “We are best friends,” Shelby Malone said of Alyssa David. “On the court and off it,” David added with a smile. Malone and David both play outside hitter for the Lady Cats. They have provided the spark the team needed to compile a winning record going into district play. After Tuesday’s match with Tom Bean, the Cats had won 19 ma

College reps make pitches to students at Pilot Point High Recruiters from over 100 universities, institutions and trade schools flooded Pilot Point High School Tuesday afternoon, beckoning students to come and learn about a multitude of programs with colorful banners, informational booklets and free gear. “It’s a good way for our students to see the options out there,” said Kevin Moffitt, head counselor at PPHS. “The world is a big place, and hosting recruiters from a variety

Pilot Point volunteer working with city on plan to restore Bloomfield Schoolhouse Chris Aquinaldo climbed a ladder to check out how the roof of the Bloomfield Schoolhouse is supported. At some point in its 130-year history, the one-room schoolhouse was moved, and the top half of its roof was taken off. “They have scabbed the roof rafters back together, which makes it a little more difficult to work with,” Aquinaldo said. “From what I’m seeing, the attic area is just completel