News
New officers for 2026-27 were officially installed June 24 by the Canton Lions Club during its weekly luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.Canton Lions Club…
FAITH CAUGHRON Correspondent The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) held their monthly meeting June 22 at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center with…
The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of Spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.…
The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring 2026…
Sports
It’s summertime and fishing is easy. Maybe I should write the ‘catching’ is easy, for both blue and channel catfish.I just got off the water at Lake Tawakoni…
The Brantley Team at Re/Max Landmark in Canton has announced that the Fourth Annual Miracle Madness Basketball Tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday,…
Ninth GradeCongratulations to Skyla Dillon, a 9th grade student, for being recognized as this week’s CISD Student of the Week. Skyla is the daughter of Nick…
It seems I am either making ready for my next outdoor adventure or unpacking and stowing my gear from the last outing.I imagine this is par for most folks that…
In last week’s issue of the Herald, the photo of Lexi Etheridge was inadvertently left off the group of photos recognizing Canton Eaglette varsity basketball…
The 2025-26 District Girls Basketball District recognition was recently announced and the Eaglettes had three players walk away with top honors.Senior Chole…
Girls Basketball District 2025-2026 recognition was recently announced and the Eaglettes had 3 players walk away with top honors. Seniors: Chole Howe was…
The Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 154A All-District Boys’ Basketball Team released March 4.The Eagles were represented on the First Team…
Columns
Flooding remains the most common weatherrelated natural disaster in the U.S., and its financial impact can be devastating. The Better Business Bureau (BBB)…
Letter to the EditorIs print media news relevant in today's world? On a national level, perhaps? On a local level like Canton and Van Zandt County, absolutely.…
One of the most common leadership questions I have encountered is whether a boss can truly be friends with employees. Many leadership authors caution against…
One of the greatest challenges in leadership is determining which voices to follow. Every day, leaders are bombarded with opinions, criticism, advice,…
Obituaries
March 9, 1961 – June 12, 2026Patricia Ann McWilliams, 65, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 9, 1961, in Canton to…
January 9, 1944 - May 27, 2026Jerry Dale Liles, 82, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Weatherford. Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m.…
January 9, 1944 - May 27, 2026Jerry Dale Liles, 82, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Weatherford. Graveside Service was 1:00 p.m.…
July 23, 1943 – May 22, 2026Services for Linda Sides, 82, of Canton, were held Friday, May 22, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Moore officiating.…