Larry Tucker's retirement was not planned, but something that developed over the last several months as health issues decided to take charge of Larry’s path in life.

That’s a real shame because his passion for Quitman and for covering the news and sports has never diminished. His body just decided not to cooperate. more

Greetings all! The holiday season is upon us. Lots of things to celebrate and remember. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11 with our great hometown parade. We thank our veterans for their service. … more

After more than four and a half decades of covering school budgets and finances, I consider myself slightly above average at understanding such things. So there was massive frustration when the … more

It’s that time of year when people dress up and tell ghost stories and have fun with make-believe. We will be downtown as part of the Downtown Trick or Treat. We will set up beside the … more

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is hosting a Fall Book Sale Oct. 31-Nov. 3, in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. Friends of the Library invite the public to join this … more

Happy Fall. I missed the last deadline due to attendance at a conference in Wichita, Kan. Did you know tarantulas migrate in the fall? That was a surprising discovery on the road to the … more

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is planning a fall book sale Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. Officers for FY24 are President Jackie Blalock, … more

Just like every class before it and every class since, the high school Class of 1973 tossed its caps in the air and went forth to change the world.

Did we? more

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, so stop in and apply for the smartest card around. Library cards are available for those providing proof of residence in Wood County and photo … more