Class of 2020
Graduation special section
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Graduating 2020 style
Wednesday, May 27
It was a graduation like no other in the history of Quitman High School commencement exercises. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closing of schools, this year’s senior class has had to endure hardships that had never been seen.
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UIL reopens training June 8 for athletics
Wednesday, May 27
In a communique to all athletics directors and head coaches, the University Interscholastic League announced June 8 as the opening date for limited strength and conditioning training.
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Alba park upgrade paying dividends
Wednesday, May 27
It was a Wednesday afternoon. There was no one expected at the Alba City Park, but taking advantage of the cloud cover, a grandmother and grandfather were attentively watching their young grandson scamper up the climbing wall. Under a covered picnic table, two couples were enjoying a lunch which they had brought with them from a restaurant at Lake Fork.
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Sue Sullivan, 1937-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Sue Sullivan, 83, of Mineola died peacefully on May 4, 2020. Sue was born in Camp County on Jan. 2, 1937 to Ellie Mae and Lucian Graves. She was the baby of five and lost her mother at age 9.
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Roy Lee Edwards, 1956-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Roy Lee Edwards, 63, of Winnsboro died on Friday, May 15, 2020. Born Monday, July 9, 1956 in Lamesa, he was the son of John Edwards Jr. “Rusty” and Belle McGary Edwards of Winnsboro.
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Jacob Isaac Morrow, 1936-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Jacob Isaac “Bud” Morrow, 83, of Mineola, died April 21, 2020 in Tyler. He was born June 3, 1936 in the Oak Grove Community near Quitman to Kenneth A. and Irene Folmer Morrow.
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Willie (Mae) Farmer, 1939-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Willie (Mae) Farmer, 80 of Winnsboro went to her eternal home on Monday, May 18, 2020. Referred to as Mae by family and friends, she was born on July 7, 1939 in Iola to Fount and Breece (Yeager) Byars.
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Linda Kay (Cherry) Williams, 1942-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Linda Kay (Cherry) Williams, 77, of Duncanville passed away on May 20, 2020. She was born a beautiful blonde curly headed baby on Sept. 1, 1942 to Ovalee and Martin Cherry.
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Edna Mae Jungbecker Hurley, 1930-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Edna Mae Jungbecker Hurley, a longtime resident of Quitman, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at age 89. Born in the Houston Heights on Aug. 20, 1930 to Alfred and Hulda Sander Jungbecker...
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Edna Rae Carter, 1934-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Edna Rae Carter, born Oct. 31, 1934 in McClennan County, died May 18, 2020 in Tyler in Home Place Hospice at age 85.
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Curtis Ray Kelley, 1956-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Curtis Ray Kelley, 63, of Quitman went on to join our Lord and Savior on May 19, 2020. He was born to parents Reathell and Ruby Kelley on May 28, 1956. He grew up and lived in the Quitman area all his life.
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Mineola man dies in Gregg County crash
Wednesday, May 27
A Mineola man has died in a traffic crash in Gregg County. According to the Dept. of Public Safety, at 4:14 Saturday morning, troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on US 259, six miles …
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Mineola Police Report, May 14-20
Wednesday, May 27
8:12 a.m. Animal Control officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E. Broad St. in reference to several dogs that had been in a parked vehicle for several hours. Officers checked on the animals and found them to be OK. The owner was located a short distance from the truck.
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Wood County Sheriff’s Report, May 13-19
Wednesday, May 27
10:14 a.m. Deputies spoke with the reporting party concerning a scam on CR 3960 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Wednesday, May 27
We made it to the end of the month. April showers really did bring May flowers.
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Youth foundations cancel summer baseball seasons
Wednesday, May 27
The youth foundations for Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman voted last week to cancel the spring-summer baseball leagues.
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Alba-Golden High School plans laid out for year-end
Wednesday, May 27
Alba-Golden High School Principal Michael Mize gave an online update last week as the school term nears its completion.
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Mineola ISD seeking input on reopening schools
Wednesday, May 27
Parents and staff in Mineola ISD are being asked to complete a survey concerning the reopening of school in the fall.
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Letter to the Editor
Wednesday, May 27
My last day with the Mineola Chamber of Commerce will be Saturday, Aug. 1. Although I have very much enjoyed my time at the chamber, I know I need to further my education.
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Man fleeing police fires weapon
Wednesday, May 27
A suspect who fired at a Mineola police officer following a traffic stop Monday night was still at large Tuesday afternoon.
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Johnny Monroe Nash, 1950-2020
Wednesday, May 27
Johnny Monroe Nash, 69, of Mineola passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Mineola. He was born on July 22, 1950 in Dallas to the late Horace Nash and Bertha Webb Nash.
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White on board for CTE programs
Wednesday, May 27
Kevin White of Mineola has been named community liaison for the Career and Technical Education Consortium for Mineola and five surrounding school districts.
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Quitman Elementary student wins stamp design contest
Wednesday, May 27
A Quitman Elementary School fifth grade student won first place for her U.S. postal stamp design in competition sponsored by the Robert Dibble Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Colonists.
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Quitman council sets pool reopening
Wednesday, May 27
In an indicator of returning normalcy, the Quitman City Council on May 21 unanimously approved the opening of the city pool.
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Alba EDC creates fund to aid businesses
Wednesday, May 27
Small businesses in the city of Alba can apply for up to $2,000 in assistance to help with challenges from the COVID-19 restrictions implemented in March.
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County EDC wants to offer $100K to assist businesses
Wednesday, May 27
The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) passed a resolution at Thursday’s meeting hoping to aid Wood County businesses with emergency financial assistance.