January 2026

FROM THE BLEACHERS

From the bleachers, college athletics looks very different than it did just a few years ago. In my opinion, NCAA Division I, Division II, and even some Division III programs are no longer operating in an amateur model.

Around Town

January 23-25: There will be a gun show at the Civic Center in Canton from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan.

Kaufman girls soccer celebrate seniors

The Kaufman Lady Lions varsity soccer team celebrated their 2026 seniors, Karma Iglehart and Rae’Anna Villanueva. Kaufman thanked them for their dedication and commitment to our soccer program.
Photos courtesy of Kaufman Lady Lions Soccer

Processing game meat at home

For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a processor, I learned to do the processing at home. As a youngster, I watched my dad butcher hogs every winter and learned the basics skills necessary to transform game into ‘meat’ ready for the freezer.
Processing game meat at home is not rocket science. Making cured, smoked meats such as this wild hog ham is really simple but it does require a bit of preparation. Photo by Luke Clayton

Kaufman Chamber makes charitable donation

The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce made a charitable donation of toys that will go toward Birth Boxes for the Clothes in Grace Foster Closet in Kaufman. This will help ensure children in foster care feel celebrated and valued on their special day.
Photo courtesy of Kaufman Chamber of Commerce