The Stonewall County Commissioners presented a proclamation late last month, declaring June 26 as Dorthey Dickerson Day in Stonewall. “I can say one thing,” said Dickerson, a one-time courthouse employee, “and I have enjoyed all 20 years of being here with all y’all. It has been a pleasure.” Stonewall County Judge Ronnie Moorhead said one of the things he misses the most is that Dickerson was one of the only people who would share morning coffee with him.

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Fisher County Hospital CEO Leanne Martinez takes board members on a tour of the district’s new clinic and pharmacy as contractors work to complete the project in time for the grand opening something around October 1.

Fisher County Rodeo

(back row l to r) Manuel Menchaca, Corbin James, Justin Shelley and Hunter Harris. (Front row l to r) Chesney Fronterhouse, Hayden Foster, Becca Kincheloe and Tylee Fillingim. Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during halftime at the football game. Rotan Yellowhammers will be facing off against Woodson Cowboys at 7:30pm on September 8th.