LIVINGSTON, TX – In a bizarre turn of events, 43-year-old Polk County resident Billy Joe Jenkins reportedly mistook an article on eastexasnews.com for a legitimate news source. The article in question, titled “Local Cat Wins Beauty Pageant in Onalaska,” caught Jenkins’ attention due to his love for felines and his strong sense of community pride.

“I reckon I shoulda known better, but that headline just seemed so darn plausible,” Jenkins admitted sheepishly. “I mean, we got some mighty fine-lookin’ cats in these parts.”

Jenkins proceeded to share the groundbreaking news with his neighbors, sparking a wave of excitement in the small town of Livingston. However, as more residents read the article on the questionable website, skepticism began to set in.

“It did seem a bit strange that a beauty pageant for cats would be held in Onalaska of all places,” remarked Jenkins’ neighbor, Mabel Sue Thompson. “But then again, I did see a particularly regal tabby at the farmer’s market last week.”

Local authorities have since advised residents to exercise caution when consuming news from online sources, particularly those with domain names like eastexasnews.com or polkcountytoday.com.

“It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of a headline, especially when it involves our beloved community,” Sheriff Bob Jenkins (no relation to Billy Joe Jenkins) warned in a statement. “But we must remember to verify the credibility of the sources we rely on for information.”

As for Billy Joe Jenkins, he has since learned his lesson and pledged to double-check the authenticity of future news stories before sharing them with his neighbors. “I reckon I’ll stick to the Polk County Today for my news fix from now on,” he declared with a chuckle. “Can’t be too careful these days, y’know.”