 Henderson County Now’s Michael V. Hannigan sat down with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse Wednesday, Jan. 23, to discuss what’s happened at the Sheriff’s Office in the past week.  Send your tips to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at 903-675-5128 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-545-TIPS.  

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Sheriff's Beat #3

 Henderson County Now’s Michael V. Hannigan sat down with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse Wednesday, Jan. 16, to discuss what’s happened at the Sheriff’s Office in the past week, including: Arrest stats - 1:00 Big Burglary Bust - 2:02 Where are most of the drugs - 6:01 Response to new fugitive's list - 7:50 About patrolling big events - 9:15 Highlighting standout officers - 12:35 Training to volunteer in the jail - 14:38 Send your tips to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at 903-675-5128 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-545-TIPS. 

Sheriff's Beat #2

  Henderson County Now’s Michael V. Hannigan and Sheriff Botie Hillhouse discuss what’s happened at the Sheriff’s Office in the past week, including: Arrest stats - 1:00 Counterfeit arrest - 2:30 Athens drug raid - 4:05 Where meth comes from - 5:45 Working with school districts - 8:25 Highlighting county’s fugitives - 10:15 K9 officers doing great work - 11:20 Your tips matter - 13:20 Send your tips to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at 903-675-5128 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-545-TIPS.

Sheriff's Beat #1

Malakoff played Grandview tough throughout but came up short, 35-21, in the state championship game.

Malakoff falls short of state title

I got the chance to talk with Malakoff Tigers Coach Jamie Driskell before Thursday's Class 3A Division 1 State Championship Game against Grandview.

Coach Driskell before state championship game

Malakoff beat Brock, 23-21, to earn a trip to the state championship game.

Coach Driskell after win over Brock

Malakoff Tigers Head Coach Jamie Driskell talks about this great playoff run and a tough matchup against Brock this Friday.

Malakoff is headed to The Star

There will be a referendum on the May ballot for the Cain Center. There are basically three important facets to the Cain Center project currently in play. -- The City of Athens will keep for now the $5.33 million in Certificates of Obligation currently earmarked for the Cain Center. -- The Cain Center steering committee established last month will continue its work. -- Citizens will get a chance to vote on spending the money in the referendum. We speak with Athens Mayor Monte Montgomery and City Councilman Ed McCain about where we are with this issue and how we got here.

Referendum scheduled on Cain Center -- featuring Mayor Montgomery and Councilman McCain

Benny Rogers knows more about Malakoff football than anyone I know. I caught up with him before a home game early this season.

Benny Rogers in the press box

Crazy conversation while sitting in the chair to get my hair cut.

Sarah from Purity Salon

Malakoff beat Atlanta 37-22 to become Region Champions. Here is my interview on the field with Coach Jamie Driskell after the game.

Post game interview with Coach Driskell

I spoke with Malakoff ISD Superintendent Randy Perry in the press box before Malakoff's game against Atlanta.

Pregame Interview with Randy Perry

A forecast that includes 4-6 inches of rain has prompted several schedule changes for area events. I update as of 11 am Thursday, Dec. 6.

Malakoff game, Athens parade moved

Councilman Ed McCain has talked me into getting my hair done in a crazy Christmas style as a fundraiser for the charity of my choice. I picked The Help Center and here is an explanation by Leslie Saunders of what The Help Center provides.

Why I picked The Help Center for stuntraiser

Interview with Coach Driskell following Malakoff's 35-7 win over Gladewater on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Interview with Coach Jamie Driskell

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