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Business of the Month

Bella Sera was recognized as Business of the Month by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. Pictured is Bella Sera’s owner, Sammy Gashi, along with the chamber’s interim president Joe Newman, as well as the chamber ambassadors and Rabbit Fest Pageant royalty.

Nichols honored during university awards day

Special to Leader-Press   TIFFIN, OH – Shannon Nichols of Kempner, Texas, was among about 75 students honored April 22 at Heidelberg University’s annual Student Awards Celebration.   Nichols, a junior majoring in Integrated Media, received the Alan S.

Cancer survivors, caregivers gather for dinner

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Relay for Life leader team held its annual Survivor Dinner on Sunday evening at Grace United Methodist Church. The annual event is meant to be a time to recognize those who’ve battled cancer and won.

Extraco Banks funds scholarships for Rabbit Fest pageant

By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press   With the royalty huddled around, Rheanne Moore swiftly wrote out a check from Extraco Banks for the sum of $1,000 to fund scholarships for Young Miss, Teen and Miss Rabbit Fest for the 2016 Rabbit Fest Scholarship Pageant.

Singers take the mic at Saturday night’s Praise Café

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Psalm 148 states, “… Wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and maidens, old men and children.

Hill Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

George Sinner with the City of Copperas Cove Code Compliance Department presents a Blue Plate award to Shannon Hudson, the food service supervisor at Hill Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, on Tuesday. Each of the center’s kitchen staff also received a certificate.

Library to kick off week of National Library Week celebrations

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader Press   Starting Monday, the Copperas Cove Public Library is kicking off its week-long celebration of National Library Week with a series of activities for all ages. The week will culminate in next Saturday’s Rally Day on April 16.

Barking Oaks Pet Salon & Boutique

Sam Guinn and Hansy Howard, owners of Barking Oaks Pet Salon and Boutique, cut the ribbon on Wednesday to officially open their business as new members of the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce.