Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Downtown event street closures announced
Quitman foundation hands out first round of classroom teacher grants
Police canine set to retire, hopes to live with handler
Demand, costs combine to necessitate Meals on Wheels program waiting list
Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Quitman council approves alcohol permit
Several topics that have been keeping Quitman residents on the edge of their seats were officially voted on Thursday evening. The council unanimously passed the previously discussed motion to …
AGISD to offer free breakfast and lunch
Alba-Golden’s monthly meeting featured many announcements, recognitions and updates on ongoing projects. For the first year, AG Food Service Director Laura Reid is recommending that …
Two candidates seeking Mineola board position
Two candidates are seeking the unexpired two-year term on the Mineola School Board during the May 4 election. Early voting will be held April 22-30. The last day to register to participate in …
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Greetings to you all. I bet you were wondering where this column has been. Well, apparently, I let my mind go on Spring Break for most of this month. The library has remained open Tuesday to …
Anthony Martin Dupree 1969-2024
Jerry Lynn Taylor 1940-2023
Alba-Golden film maker state semifinalist
“Stories are kept there…and they need to be told,” commented Alba-Golden High School filmmaker Hunter Whitecotton. He was referring to the production of short films, …
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, …
Mineola chamber planning for annual fiesta in May
The Mineola Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the annual Fiesta de Mayo (May Fiesta) which celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture in the area from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 in historic …
Lady Jackets sit atop district after defeating Winnsboro
Mineola sophomore Jadelyn Marshall tossed a 7-inning gem last Saturday and recorded a 3-2 win over the visiting Winnsboro Lady Raiders. Both teams came into the game with undefeated district records, …
Flores earns silver, sets bench press state record
Carlos Flores of Quitman placed second in the state power lifting meet Friday in Abilene and set a state record for his classification in the bench press. Flores competes in the 123-pound class …
Lady Panthers just short in district battle
It was the small things which nipped victory away from Alba-Golden’s Lady Panthers last Tuesday. The visiting Como-Pickton Lady Eagles took a 3-1 win back home. The loss squandered a truly …
Alba-Golden hosts relays
Gavin Parker shows near perfect landing form in the long jump.
Lady Bulldogs put together big wins over Winona and Harmony
The Quitman Lady Bulldogs were on the prowl last week and scored big, winning games against Winona and Harmony. Senior Kennedi Elmore blazed the way to victory, pitching nine strikeouts while …
Quitman easily sweeps past Winona
Tommy Drinkwine ruled the diamond last week playing a key role in both Quitman wins over Winona. On Tuesday, March 19, the Bulldogs took on the Wildcats on their home turf and breezed to …