The following candidate forums have been announced around Wood County ahead of the March 1 Republican primary... more

Ashlyn Elmore, a senior from Quitman studying exercise science, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2021 semester. more

Three more signage/façade grants were approved at Monday night’s Quitman Development Corporation meeting. more

Making the all-state band from Mineola High School in tryouts Saturday were freshman Emily Miller on flute and senior Gabby Wolf on trombone. more

Mineola school trustees reviewed estimated costs for a laundry list of potential school improvement projects Monday.

Bryan Parma, vice president of pre-construction for Jackson Construction, said the bulk of the $30.2 million proposal, $19.5 million, would be for a new primary school to be built on district property on NE Loop 564. more

Filing for city council and school board elections gets underway Wednesday, Jan. 19 and goes until Feb. 18. The May 7 election will include the following positions, with the incumbents listed... more

The Mineola Ministerial Alliance is hosting its annual Unity Celebration in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 17 at the Mineola Civic Center. more

Wood County Commissioners approved the Bassmaster Host Agreement and a Lake Fork Fishing Tournament agreement with the Sabine River Authority Tuesday.  more

The Flint and Steel Coalition is moving forward with several big projects. The group’s aim is to create numerous youth activities throughout Mineola, and at last week’s meeting members approved applying to the Meredith Foundation for the construction of a concrete skate park. more

Just after getting his contract extended through June 30, 2026, Mineola ISD Superintendent Cody Mize said the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is making its way through the community. more

The Alba City Council approved an ordinance about its ordinances Monday and agreed to a plan that will build a patio in front of a new coffee shop in downtown.

The codification of ordinances puts all the city ordinances in one place, which will be helpful for city officials as well as citizens. more

Barbara Berry’s voice easily filled the small chapel. As the music flowed from her, one came to realize that her voice would likely fill any church, or any venue, regardless of size. It is a mixture of perfect tonality and steadiness. It gives great comfort. more