Jarvis Christian College has created a new Jarvis Workforce Development Council consisting of community stakeholders in Wood County and surrounding areas to provide insight and leadership on training … more

The Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club will host its 27th annual Catfish Fry Saturday, May 14 at the Yantis ISD Cafeteria from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes fresh catfish, red beans, cold slaw, French fries, hush … more

An aquatics training class is coming to Quitman May 19-22 designed for individuals under the direction of American Red Cross instructors at the Quitman Public Swimming Pool. Pool manager Susan … more

Cassandra Sampson, Mineola city council member, is congratulated for winning the mayor’s challenge for Meals on Wheels more

A clean up and repair day is planned Saturday, April 30 from 8-11 a.m. at the Mineola Community Skate Park, corner of Stone and Walnut Streets. Work includes trash clean up, painting the skate … more

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce provided the venue last Thursday for the city to celebrate together again. It wasn’t a celebration of what the city was once again doing; it was a celebration of what the city has been doing all along. more

Members of the Wood County Historical Commission interviewed former students of the Fouke Common School. The interview session was part of a project to preserve the stories of the common schools that … more

Pastor Tim Mink gestured up toward the overcast skies, “Just remember the sun is shining above those clouds.” He and the congregation of Holly Tree Bible Church did not allow that bit … more

Nine charitable organizations in Wood County are listed among the participants for East Texas Giving Day April 26. The one-day event focuses on non-profits and allows donors to easily contribute … more

Three new contests were added too the recently-completed Wood County Junior Livestock Show. more

The Yard of the Month awarded by the Fannie Marchman Garden Club is 809 Mimosa, the home of John and Doris Parker. Parker was an excited recipient, who was surprised anyone noticed his small, yet … more