Quitman council approves Tomie St. drainage project
Mineola council approves storage container with conditions for Cafe U in historic home
Lighting the way
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Economic development commission working on major fishing events at Lake Fork during 2022
The Wood County Economic Development Commission last week discussed the upcoming BassMasters Event and Major League Fishing Tournaments at Lake Fork.
Commission Chairman Tom Keenan reported the WCEDC is gearing up for the BassMasters event May 19-22 at the Sabine River Authority (SRA) headquarters at Lake Fork.
Mineola chamber Christmas parade Dec. 4
Mineola will ring in the holiday season with its annual lighted Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Theme of this year’s events “Christmas through the Decades.”
SBA reports record loans during 2021 across region
Quitman Hometown Christmas plans advance
The program is scheduled Dec. 11 from 2-8 p.m.
Making Christmas brighter
Civic center improvements
Mineola Caring and Sharing gift trees ready to assist with bringing extra Christmas joy
It is time again for the Caring and Sharing toy drive in Mineola.
Giving Trees have been placed in several locations to help the Caring and Sharing community toy drive again this Christmas season.
Old saddle’s value more than its practical worth
Brian Moore lives with his family in Elm Grove, La., just south of Barksdale Air Force Base. He comes from a family which has enjoyed great longevity in their family genes. That propensity for long life has illuminated a story which centers on an old saddle out back in his workshop.
Precinct Two Constable’s Report
Mineola Fire Department Report
Mineola Police Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
UT Health Quitman hosting blood drive Nov. 29, encourages honoring veterans with donation
DPS offers safe driving tips for navigating holiday traffic
Association lauds Hebron for training efforts
Public invited to meet new county veterans officer
First-time online auction exceeds expectations for Quitman Pilot Club’s community projects
West too much for Jackets in area football playoff
Lady Jackets add to the trophy case at New Diana
Mineola opened the tournament Thursday with a 39-24 win over the hosts.
Quitman hangs on for win against county rivals
The Quitman Lady Bulldogs held off Alba-Golden at Ballard Memorial Gym last Tuesday to record a 36-30 victory over their Wood County rivals.
Lady Bulldogs win one of four games in Union Grove tourney
The Quitman Lady Bulldogs continued their search for offense this past weekend at the Union Grove Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs went 1-3 at the tournament, beating Paul Pewitt but falling to Beckville, Como-Pickton and Hughes Springs.
Sound of the Swarm
Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it.
