Mary Beth Scallon

Jacksonville native Carlos Wallace has been nominated for a Pulitzer for his recently-published and third book, “Why Sell Lies When The Truth Is Free?”

Children and parents wait for the go-ahead to choose their supplies at Saturday’s Back to School giveaway in Lincoln Park. Mary Beth Scallon/Jacksonville Progress

Dr. Larry Folden retires after more than 40 years of dental practice in Jacksonville. Pictured with him are his Head Assistant, Robyn Brown, left, and Donella Jackson, hygienist. Folden and his wife, Teri Folden, plan to spend a lot of time with their three grandchildren.

Larissa House Inn at 301 W. Larissa Street in Jacksonville, once housed a restaurant. Former staffers and regular customers of the restaurant are invited to attend a reunion there on Saturday. Mary Beth Scallon/Jacksonville Progress

Amanda and Dr. David Erickson will host a launch party of their new book, “The Flourishing Family: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Parenting with Peace and Purpose,” Sept. 20 at Postmasters Coffee. Mary Beth Scallon/Jacksonville Progress

Jacksonville native Robyn Roberts Irving has done it again. Her newest book, “Downtown Pineville Curious Happenings” takes readers back to Pineville, the fictitious small town set in East Texas. Based loosely on her knowledge of life in Jacksonville, and in Kilgore, where she currently resides, Irving presents a humorous and inviting look into small town life.

Bralys Hardware store owners Stephen and Vicki Braly of Palestine, stand next to the new sign to be put up for it’s new location at

Kate Womack processes tallow at the family’s Womack Ranch location in the Blackjack community. Mary Beth Scallon/Jacksonville Progress

A caravan of volunteers from Cherokee County will travel to the storm-damaged areas of Appalachia in November, taking needed supplies and help to those in need.

Veterans were honored at a luncheon served Wednesday by the Wednesday Woman group and other members of Beall Baptist Church.