A Grand send off

Thursday, June 5
The caps fly at Wagstaff Gym as the Alba-Golden Class of 2025 earned its diplomas last Thursday.
Family and friends celebrated at the graduation of 50 seniors from Alba-Golden High School last Thursday in Wagstaff Gymnasium at Tyler Junior College. As the group of seniors transitioned into …

New trash pickup carts among citizen concerns

Thursday, June 5
The recent switch to garbage collection using poly carts was among topics citizens addressed at last Thursday’s city of Mineola town hall to gain citizen input on city matters and the upcoming …

Yantis ISD seeking new superintendent, interim named

Thursday, June 5
Yantis ISD is in search of a new superintendent. In a special meeting May 27, the school board approved a voluntary resignation agreement with Superintendent Robyn Derington. Derington was …

TIERANY NEIGHBORS  Holds state pole vault record

Aggressive style led Neighbors to state record

Thursday, June 5

Mineola girls track coach Daven Murphree did not hesitate when asked what it was about junior pole vaulter Tierany Neighbors that made her so special.   “Aggression,” he stated. …

Students add fishing-themed murals to art inventory

Thursday, June 5

UT Tyler Studio Art and Art History Association students descended on the Reel Inn and Lodge on Lake Fork last week to complete mural projects. The students have been planning the project for about a …

Bassmasters another homerun for Wood County

Thursday, June 5

The 2025 version of the Bassmasters Elite Series fishing tournament on Lake Fork in May was a success, Wood County Economic Development Commission directors learned last Wednesday. Executive …

Commissioners approve bridge replacement project

Thursday, June 5

Wood County has entered an agreement with the Texas Dept. of Transportation to replace bridges on three county roads. Under the federal off-road project, TxDOT will put in new bridges on CR 3987 …

Faith Baptist hosting annual community block party

Thursday, June 5

Faith Baptist Church of Quitman will hold VBS EXPRESS PLUS on Saturday, June 7. The event will start at 3 p.m. with a one-session Vacation Bible School. A family-oriented Community Block Party will …

Delene Allen

Quitman Library Connections

Thursday, June 5

The library is having a Scholastic Book Sale beginning June 5 and running through June 27 at 11 a.m. each day. The Scholastic company has outdone themselves to make sure this is one of their best …

LAUREN BENTON  Earns masters degree

Mineola graduate obtains masters

Thursday, June 5

Lauren Benton, a 2013 graduate of Mineola High School, earned her master of arts in communication from Mississippi State University on May 15, 2025. She received her bachelor of arts in …

Mineola Intermediate Honor Roll

Thursday, June 5

A Honor Roll 4th Grade Ava Arbter, Isabella Ballentine, Lilliana Best, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Kayelee Cobb, Raylon Frosch, Eason Hooton, Whitley Householder, Stetson Latham, Cade …

Two graduate from SHSU

Thursday, June 5

The following area students received degrees during the 2025 spring semester at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville: Hawkins Cassidy Atteberry, bachelor of fine arts, animation …

Lenius on list at Abilene Christian

Thursday, June 5

Emily Lenius of Winnsboro has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll at Abilene Christian University. Lenius is a junior majoring in communication disorders. Lenius is among more …

Mineola Police Report

Thursday, June 5

Mineola Fire Dept. Report

Thursday, June 5

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Thursday, June 5

Wood County Yesteryear

Thursday, June 5

Headlines from 25 years ago this week, as seen in the June 7, 2000 edition of the Wood County Democrat “Former police officer (Ira Van Cleave) has a second career as author, illustrator of …

Court sentences child abuser

Thursday, June 5

Kevin Ray Larsson of Gilmer pleaded guilty in 402nd District Court to the felony offenses of aggravated sexual assault of a child (one count) and indecency with a child sexual contact (two counts) …

Grand Jury indictments

Thursday, June 5

The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury on May 19: Zaqueo Alejo Jr., Mineola, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, state jail felony, June 8, 2024. …

Alba council agenda form to be on city’s website

Thursday, June 5

In a 15-minute meeting Monday night, Alba City Council members voted to adopt a new agenda item form. Members of the public who wish to submit an item for consideration on the city …

Jackets named all-district

Thursday, June 5

The following members of the Mineola High School baseball team received all-district honors: Calem Redding, defensive MVP DK McDowell, first team infield Matthew Ballew, first team …

League of Arts hosting wood workers

Thursday, May 29

The Mineola League of the Arts will host a Wood Workers Show Friday and Saturday, June 6-7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 200 W. Blair St. in Mineola. The show is free and open to the public. The show …

Kid Fish event returning to Lake Fork

Thursday, May 29

The Wood County Sheriff’s Dept., Sabine River Authority and Texas Parks and Wildlife will once again partner for the annual Kid Fish at Lake Fork on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. until noon. …

obituaries

Jo Nell Gilbreath 1932-2025

Thursday, June 5
Jo Nell Gilbreath was born Feb. 2, 1932 in the Cana Community near Quitman and departed this life June 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joe H. and Jennie White Gilbreath.   She …

Ladelle Raley Reynolds 1928-2025

Thursday, June 5
Ladelle Raley Reynolds (March 28, 1928- June 1, 2025) passed away peacefully at Hospice Methodist Dallas on June 1, 2025. Ladelle grew up in the Clover Hill Community near Quitman. She met her …

Katherine Josephine Armold 1943-2025

Thursday, June 5
Katherine Josephine Armold, 81, passed away on May 29, 2025 in Northglenn, Colo. where she resided in recent years to be near her daughter, Lisa. She was born on June 6, 1943 in Cameron, W.V. to …

Dorothy McLeod Denton 1924-2025

Thursday, June 5
Dorothy McLeod Denton, affectionately known as Dot or Dottie, passed away peacefully at home in Austin on May 22, 2025 at age 100. Born in Quitman on Aug. 14, 1924, Dorothy was the only child of …