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Panola College announces Emily Zabcik as Dean of Academic Transfer
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (393+ words) Panola College is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Zabcik as Dean of Academic Transfer. Most recently, Zabcik served as Department Chair of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Preparatory Studies at Panola College, where she provided strategic leadership for the…...
Panola College announces Dr. Rebecca Morris as Dean of Career and Technical Programs
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (327+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 By Special to The Watchman Panola College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rebecca Morris as Dean of Career and Technical Programs. Dr. Morris most recently served as Dean of Academic Transfer at Panola…...
Local Film Camp returns for fifth year
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (108+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 By Special to The Watchman Film Camp offers students the opportunity to work alongside professionals in various aspects of film production, including producing, directing, cinematography, art direction, costume design, video editing, and acting for film. Campers…...
Looking for Part-Time Work? BBB says watch out for job scams
1+ week, 2+ day ago (707+ words) Published 12: 39 pm Sunday, May 31, 2026 Many people are looking for flexible, part-time work to help cover rising expenses, supplement income, or earn extra money during career transitions. Whether you are a college student, retiree, stay-at-home parent, or someone looking for a…...
37 local students accepted into Panola Promise Program
1+ week, 5+ day ago (226+ words) Published 7: 30 am Friday, May 29, 2026 Thirty-seven students from four Panola County high schools have been accepted into the Panola Promise Program, earning the opportunity to attend Panola College tuition-free for up to three years. The first Panola County cohort includes students…...
PCHGA Today: May 23, 2026
2+ week, 3+ day ago (342+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Saturday, May 23, 2026 By Special to The Watchman Note: This column is provided weekly by the Panola County Historical and Genealogical Association. The local organization is dedicated to safeguarding and sharing the genealogical and historical heritage of Panola County,…...
Carthage High School students earn top six at UIL State Speech & Debate competition
2+ week, 6+ day ago (174+ words) Published 7: 30 am Thursday, May 21, 2026 By Special to The Watchman Carthage High School students Clayton Elliott and Logan Sherrod represented Dawg Nation on one of the biggest academic stages in Texas this week, each earning impressive Top-6 finishes at the Texas…...
PACE Academy honors Class of 2026 graduates
3+ week, 1+ day ago (134+ words) Published 7: 00 pm Monday, May 18, 2026 The Carthage ISD PACE Academy Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Monday evening during the PACE Academy RISE Graduation Ceremony at the Carthage High School Performing Arts Center. Family members, friends, faculty and staff gathered to honor graduates…...
CISD celebrates three recent SFA graduates continuing a legacy of public education
3+ week, 1+ day ago (217+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Monday, May 18, 2026 By Special to the Watchman Carthage ISD is proud to celebrate three outstanding young educators who are already making an impact in the lives of students and have now officially earned their bachelor's degrees while pursuing…...
Local students receive free books in eighth annual "Book Blessings
3+ week, 4+ day ago (202+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 By Special to The Watchman First Methodist Church of Carthage conducted its eighth annual "Book Blessings" with thousands of books distributed to hundreds of students from four area school districts on May 4 to May 8. "Book Blessings…...