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LOVINGTON — Josh Bailey, offensive coordinator for the Wildcats since 2020, has been named head football coach for Lovington. “I’m excited,” said Bailey.

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The guest speakers at the Friday night sponsors’ dinner for the Permian Basin Celebration, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of oil and gas in Southeast New Mexico, will be Alex Epstein and Hanson Yates.

Join the festivities this weekend as Artesia pays tribute to 100 years of oil and gas production in Eddy County, which began with the success of the Illinois State No. 3 well in 1924.

Drive down South First Street at 4 a.m. -- when the typically busy portion of U.S. 285 is mostly deserted, save for the occasional semi truck or WIPP shipment -- and you might spot a small food trailer, its lights on and side door open.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Fourth and Elm Church of Christ in Sweetwater, Texas, for Jimmie D.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Lake Bob Sandlin State Park pavilion in Pittsburg, Texas, for Jerry Dean Roark of Pittsburg.

Visitation is scheduled from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Billy Wayne Latham.

Memorial services are scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1711 W.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for John G.