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County autopsy budget increased

After hearing a plea from Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Tony Gilbreath, Wood County commissioners approved an amendment to add $50,000 to the JP professional budget.   The increase is due … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

May 24 Cpl. Cooper, warrant service, FM 49; Richard Willoughby arrested, outstanding warrant. Deputy Pollard, cows out, CR 1900; unable to contact owner, incident report completed.   … more

Quitman hospital earns high rating

UT Health Quitman received the top grade for quality according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, putting it in the top 15% of hospitals in the nation ranked by CMS for quality. … more

WCEDC hears of mural festival success

Following a review of the past year and update on the strategic plan progress, the Wood County Economic Development Commission heard a lengthy report on the just-completed Texas Street Art Festival. … more

Alba-Golden superintendent resigns to take Lindale JH principal position

The search for a new superintendent of Alba-Golden Independent School District commenced Monday evening as the school board approved the resignation of Superintendent Macie … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Passenger vehicle fire: May 30, 4:40 p.m., 1823 S. Hwy. 69, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: May 26, 6:18 p.m., 165 PR 6536, Mineola; May 27, 8:32 p.m., 411 E. McDonald St., Mineola; … more

Hopkins genealogist to present program

John Sellers, president of the Hopkins County Genealogy Society, will bring a program on “Your Ancestor’s Own Cousin, other Relations, and their Value to Your Research” on Aug. 21 … more

50 years in the salt mine for Sanders

Billy Eugene Sanders recently celebrated a remarkable milestone at the Morton salt mine in Grand Saline. more

Hop on board

The Harry Meredith Easter Special pulls out of the station at Iron Horse Square Park in Mineola Saturday. The train patrons got to experience the newly-constructed open-air depot. Saturday’s … more

Student receives $1,000 grant for studying abroad

Brynna Williamson of Mineola recently was awarded a Study Abroad Grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor … more

150th celebration reaches the final stretch

Mineola’s year-long sesquicentennial celebration is three-quarters in the books. more

Lumber storage burns

Mineola Fire Dept. responded to a structure fire at the Blueberry Ridge Farm east of the city on US Hwy. 80. Fire Marshal David Madsen said the structure housed lumber and was a total loss. The owner … more

Elmore earns bachelors degree

Ashlyn Elmore of Quitman is one of more than 600 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Spring 2023 during a commencement ceremony on May 6 in Searcy, … more

County election commission reviews new laws, procedures

With new election laws and Wood County planning to hold future elections with new voting equipment, County Judge Kevin White called a meeting of the Wood County Elections Commission to review the county’s statutory requirements heading into the Nov. 7 constitutional amendments election. more

Local pair on SFA honor roll

Stephen F. Austin State University recognized the outstanding academic achievements of 832 students to the President’s Honor Roll for spring 2023. The following local students were named: … more

Guilty pleas heard in district court

The following guilty pleas were heard in 402nd District Court: Aug. 4 Kyle Demarico Jackson, Kilgore, possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1-1B less than one gram, state jail … more

Mineola band hosting marching festival

The Mineola Sound of the Swarm marching band will host its 7th annual marching festival Monday, Oct. 9. more

Nature preserve donation

Mineola Public Works director Kyle McCoy accepts a $500 donation to the Mineola Nature Preserve from Koni Riley with Dance Dimensions, as part of the proceeds from the group’s annual fun run … more

Mineola police cite five for egg-throwing

Four juveniles and a 17-year-old identified as being from the Grand Saline area have been issued 15 citations for criminal mischief following a series of egg-throwing incidents in Mineola on Sunday, … more

County records being corrected a year later

It has been more than a year since altered district court electronic records surfaced showing District Attorney Angela Albers had worked over 10,000 criminal cases, including 1,000 as a defense … more
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