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Chief of Police Richard Penn spoke to Rotarians last week and gave a power point program on Open Carry. Chief Penn told the group Pittsburg has not had a problem with any open carry incidents since the law went into effect Jan. 1, 2016.

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

The staff at theAmerican Patchwork and Quiltingmagazine got the idea of challenging their readers to make pillowcases for the sick, especially children that are in the hospital. ey challenged their readers to gather a group of sewers, their quilting club, Girl Scout troop, 4-H club, or Sunday school class to sew these pillow cases to reach a goal of one million pillowcases.

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Bridney Cardenas (left) and Samantha Torres (right) were presented a “Student of the Month” yard sign. Bridney and Samantha were chosen as the February “Students of the Month”. PISD Junior High Counselor said,“They exhibit qualities of leadership, citizenship, and being great representatives of Pittsburg Junior High.”

By DEBBIE KNOX Publisher/Editor dnox@campcountynow.com

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

As other contestants look on, Head Cheerleader Coach and Dance Instructor Mandy Hobbs announces the winners of the “Dancing with the Staff” competition held Friday, Feb. 5 at the high school auditorium.The winners are senior Adrian Castaneda and first grade teacher Wendy Busch.

By SUSAN TAFT Contributor to The Pittsburg Gazette

Fire fighters are on the scene of a structure fire at 263 County Road 1334. The structure appears to be a total loss. We will update you as we receive more details.

Date of Birth: November 12, 1989

Full Name: Kendall T. Wright

Connection to Pittsburg: Hometown Family/Relatives: Mother Tameika Wright, Father Kelvin McCain Sr., Brother Joshua Wright, Brother Carlos Brown, Sister Kiara Wright, Brother Kelvin McCain, Brother Kemarian McCain, Grandmother Annie Gilmore, Uncle Garrett Mitchell, Aunt Jessie Anderson, Cousin Kevi Wright

Occupation: Wide Receiver for the Tennessee Titans

Feb. 14 Men’s Day Rev. Patrick Lloyd and the men of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist invite you to celebrate our Annual Men’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. e guest speaker and church will be Dwight Rodgers, Sr. and the Shady Christian Church of Cason.

Feb. 14 Black History Birthday Rally The community is invited to attend the Mount Lebanon CME Church to the “Black History Birthday Rally.” e program will be held Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. e pastor, Rev. Larry G. Williams will be the speaker. Anyone who wishes to be a participant in the program call 903725-6743 and leave your name, talent and phone number.

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