The number of cases of COVID-19 in Wood County increased by nine Friday, according to the Northeast Texas Public Health District. more

Mineola police announced this morning that Tony Ybarra, 27, the subject of a manhunt since early last week, has been arrested. more

“No stress and no fear,” stated recently-named NCAA all-American pole vaulter Kaylee Bizzell, about her recommendation to young athletes. The Alba-Golden High School graduate was home for a visit from her busy life at Stephen F. Austin University. more

The Mineola Kiwanis Club normally presents the teacher of the year award at the annual chamber of commerce banquet. more

The Pilot Club of Quitman recently awarded $14,000 in scholarship to 2020 seniors at Quitman, Alba-Golden and Yantis High Schools. more

An equipment malfunction has delayed the planned June 8 opening for the city of Quitman swimming pool. more

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The probation of six criminal defendants was revoked in 402nd District Court May 21, and all received prison sentences, according to the district attorney’s office. more

These indictments were returned by the Wood County Grand Jury May 11. more

Abreu Family: $500, Jordyn Blalock, Shelby Hayes, Jace Reid.  Billy E. Hibbs Outstanding Athletic & Academic Ability: $1,000, Shelby Hayes. Brad Deer & Gayle Grant Willis Memorial … more

May 14 Officer Corbin Hanner was dispatched to a residence on Robbins St. for a teenager who had consumed an unknown number of pills with the intent to harm herself. She agreed to be transported … more