Looking Back

10 Years Ago
Pittsburg resident Brian Dwight Williams was charged with murder in connection with the death of Phillip Cryer of Dallas. Mr. Williams, 21, was arrested Feb. 1 in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg High School athletic director, Mike Scott resigned.
The Pittsburg ISD board member places six and seven were up for election.
20 Years Ago
Jerry Farmer retires after 26 years as a Department of Public Safety trooper.
Michael McGraw places first in form and second in sparring at United States Karate Championship tournament. Jonah McElhaney was third in form and sparring.
30 Years Ago
The Gazette prints 78-page-Centennial edition.
Over 90 people turn out for downtown renovation meeting.
Mike Benet begins 7,000 square-foot expansions.
Police officer Fred Cook promoted to sergeant.
40 Years Ago
Deadline nears for candidates to file for the upcoming election. Candidates were: county judge, incumbent Melvin L. Richardson and Jesse L. Nickerson III; commissioner, Precinct 2, W.B. (Bill) Carpenter (no opposition); for commissioner, Precinct 4, Horace E. Peek (no opposition); for county clerk, John P. Buckley (no opposition); for county treasurer, Alton Richardson (no opposition); for district clerk, Bessie Colvert (no opposition); for just of the peace, incumbent T.H. Miller and David Abernathy; for county school superintendent, incumbent Alton Martin and Loyd E. Richardson.
Pittsburg girls varsity basketball team won the District 7AAA championship with a 79-47 victory over Jefferson.
The plat for the Kentwood addition was presented at the city council meeting for approval.
 

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