MISSING WOMAN SEARCH CONTINUES - Authorities are continuing their search for a missing woman last seen wearing a gray tank top and jeans. She has long brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip anonymously at p3tips.com or call the tip line at 800-643-8477. More information can be found at wcmessenger.com.
LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
First Financial Bank in Decatur is accepting donations of bottled water and snacks for the Decatur Fire department through Sept. 30 at 608 W. Hale. Contact them at 940-683-8780.The MZ Bee crafting and fellowship event will be held 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alvord. Contact Donna at 940-393-8662. Victory Church will host 5th Quarter following the Decatur High School football game Friday, offering food and games for middle and high school students.
The Center for Emotional Wellness in Decatur will host a Suicide awareness Walk 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Kenny Renshaw Park. Registration,volunteer opportunities,and sponsorship information are available at wcmess.com/walk92325. Contact Terra Durdon at 940-393-0038 or tdurdon@cewwise.org. A change of time has been announced for today’s jury trial in Precinct 2 Justice of the peace Kim Redman’s court, now starting at 1 p.m. instead of 9 a.m.
SPORTS
Paradise will compete at The Buff Run today in Haltom City. In volleyball, Alvord (9-10) and Chico (7-11) begin play at the Saint Jo tournament today. VCA (14-6-2, 3-0) will host Nazarene Christian Academy at 6 p.m. in a TAPPS 2A league match.
OTHER
Disabled American Veterans Chapter and Auxiliary 70 will hold a special monthly meeting 6:30 tonight at first Baptist Church of Decatur, featuring a guest speaker from the Center for Emotional Wellness. Contact kaylajones.dav@gmail.com.
FUNERALS
Visitation memorial for Victor Don Cottrell, 77, of Paradise is 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Sept. 20 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.A service for Michael Franks,43,of Bridgeport is 3 p.m. Sunday at Community Church of Decatur, with arrangements by Hawkins-Bridgeport.Graveside service for Etta Forrest, 92, of Arlington is 11 a.m. Sept.19 at West Bridgeport Cemetery, handled by Hawkins-Bridgeport. The funeral for Patricia Gilbert, 86, of Boyd is 9:30 a.m.Friday at Boyd Church of Christ,with family visitation 6-8 tonight at the church; arrangements are by Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
