| The Story | Criminal charges are filed against Dr. Elizabeth Rohr for the alleged mistreatment of 31 horses. "I hope she goes to jail," said Virginia Wilcox, Rohr's sister. |
| News worthiness (on a scale of 0 to 5) | ** |
| The Spin | Rohr will think twice about sending another "From Your Loving Sister on Your Birthday" card. |
| The Story | Former Decatur substitute teacher Norma Damron Shettlesworth is arrested for allegedly providing alcohol to 16 minors during a Vocational Industrial Clubs of America trip to Waco. |
| News worthiness | ** |
| The Spin | The kids thought it was a Vocational Industrial Club, not Clubs. |
| The Story | The Boyd School Board is getting a little testy. |
| News worthiness | * |
| The Spin | Two newsworthy quotes: (1) "You're about at the max [in salary] in my opinion." - School Board member Minor Hopkins to Superintendent Charles Cox. (2) "I don't want it to bite me in the butt." - Sheril Rogers-Tidwell on setting the budget. |
| The Story | Some residents in Boonsville oppose the proposed creation of a fire district that would cause an increase in taxes. |
| News worthiness | ** |
| The Spin | Yet another good quote: "They throwed it down our throats." - Resident Peggy Shepherd. |
| The Story | A huge gust of wind blows down the Whataburger sign crushing three cars on Tuesday. |
| News worthiness | ** |
| The Spin | "Would you like fries with that WhataPainInTheButt?" |
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