Mineola ISD interim superintendent named
Hotel-motel funds awarded by commission
The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC), formerly the Wood County Industrial Commission, has awarded Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant applications totaling $75,350.
Quitman city property tax public hearing draws no interest from citizens
A second hearing on the proposed property tax rate for the City of Quitman drew no public comments or participation last Thursday.
Mineola EDC buying land off U.S. 69 South
The Mineola Economic Development Corp. took steps last Tuesday to aid future business development with plans to purchase 6.82 acres on the west side of U.S. Hwy. 69 South.
County budget approved with lower tax rate
MISD board debates region CTE hub future
Marker dedicated at historic Golden home
The official dedication ceremony for the Wood County historical marker at Doc Cooper Farm in Golden was held Sept. 13. Judge Lucy Hebron officiated the ceremony.
The Wright stuff
Senior Lovely Wright was crowned Mineola’s 2019 homecoming queen in pregame ceremonies Friday at Meredith Memorial Stadium. See photos from the parade and coverage of the game.
Hay show rakes in more than $30K for ag program
The 53rd annual Mineola Hay Show raised more than $30,000 for the Mineola High School ag program Tuesday, Sept. 10.
‘Jackets plow Farmers in homecoming
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Quitman lead disappears after the half
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Lady Bulldogs victorious in five games
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Edgewood too much for Alba-Golden
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Raymond Rex Bodiford 1943-2019
Raymond Rex Bodiford, 75 of Mineola, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 in Grand Saline. He was born on Sept. 23, 1943 in Kilgore to the late Rex and Nanny Mae Bodiford.
Elnora Jean Boyd 1934-2019
Elnora Jean Boyd of Quitman passed away on Saturday, Sept. 14. She was born in Foreman, Ark. on Aug. 12, 1934, to John Dee and Mabel Madden. She was a Baptist and a retired tax accountant. Mrs. Boyd had a long illness of heart disease that she fought for many years.
Jerry Gooch 1940-2019
Funeral service for Jerry Gooch was held on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at 4 p.m. with the Pentecostals of Lindale, Bros. Bryan Tomplait and Robert Remedies officiating. The family received friends at 3 p.m. at the church. Interment followed at the Hawkins Cemetery.
Hughes to chair state committee
St. Dunstan’s installing rector
County hospital district sets tax rate
Council of Governments announces Text to 9-1-1 service for Wood, area counties
