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Alba council seeks grant for generators

Alba City Council met in its newly-renovated council chambers Monday. The council approved authorization to seek administrative services for a Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program grant to … more
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Pilot Club plans annual benefit mystery dinner

Save the date for the Mineola Pilot Club’s fifth annual mystery dinner and show. This year’s show will be Friday, April 19 at the Mineola Civic Center.   Doors will open at 6 p.m., … more

Annual Meredith grants awarded

The Meredith Foundation of Mineola has announced its 2024 grant awards to 15 organizations. Trustees met on Feb. 19 and awarded $1,180,428 in grants. The organizations receiving funding … more

Quitman council approves change for water tower bid

The Quitman City Council voted Monday morning to approve a contract change order to the 50,000 gallon elevated storage tank painting contract from BRZ Coatings, Inc., of $39,800 for lead … more

County EDC introduces its strategic plan

The strategic plan for the Wood County Economic Development Commission, introduced formally last week, sets lofty goals for improvements across the county. Executive Director Christine Thomas … more
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Ballards found a home, educated generations

Just a “stop along the way.” That’s what Delbert and Mary Ballard originally thought about Quitman when they moved there in 1958. Delbert Ballard had accepted a job as a coach and … more
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Fish and fun combine for great time at Lake Fork

The Lake Fork Family Fest March 2-3 capped off the four-day Bassmaster tournament at Lake Fork. It was put on by the Pilot Club of Quitman, Wood County Economic Development Corp. and Sabine … more

Mineola Police Report

February 24 1:49 a.m., assist other agency, 500 blk N. Pacific, contact ambulance about rear lights being out. 7:45 a.m., city ordinance violation, N. Newsom, two homeless people at church, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

February 21 Deputy Comeaux, burglary, CR 1681; caller received text that brother’s house had been broken into, property owner out of town, brother assisting deputies with report, door lock … more

Angela Dickey 1939-2024

Celebration of life for Angela Dickey will be held March 9, 2024 from 1-3 p.m at 108 Julie Circle, Rusk, Texas. Everyone who knew Angela is invited to attend. more

Eloise Cunningham 1935-2024

Eloise Cunningham passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at age 88. She was born Aug. 7, 1935 in Mineola to Albert Sidney Scott and Willie Gertrude Harris Scott. She married Donald Louis Cunningham … more

Dr. George O. Willis 1929-2024

George Oliver Willis was born May 1, 1929 in Quitman as the ninth child of the late Isiah and Mattie Willis. He attended Caney Elementary and graduated from Quitman Colored High School. Upon … more

Mineola considering fiber-optic internet

Mineola City Council will take up a plan next month to bring fiber-optic internet service to the entire city. Peoples Telephone of Quitman proposes to run fiber-optic lines throughout the city … more

Cop recognized for good deeds

Mineola Police Lt. Donivan South was honored as Mineola Kiwanis February Citizen of the Month for his acts of kindness to Mineola citizens. Kiwanis President Brian Jones presented the award.  more

Mineola grad honored

Cecelia Brumsey, principal at Roberson Middle School in the Spring ISD and a Mineola Class of 92 graduate, has been chosen as the secondary principal of the year. Brumsey became the principal in … more

High school power lifters qualify for regional meets

High school power lifters have qualified for upcoming regional meets this weekend and next. The lifters are listed by weight classification, region rank and their qualifying lift pounds. … more

Kratzmeyer wins title, sets record

Mineola graduate and University of Texas-Tyler pole vaulter Abbi Kratzmeyer has extended her own school record during the Lone Star Conference indoor track meet. Kratzmeyer won the conference … more

Honey Grove outguns Alba-Golden

Going into Friday’s area round playoff game against Alba-Golden, the Honey Grove Warrior team was 27-3 and ranked seventh in Class 2A in Texas. The Panthers of Alba-Golden were ranked 87th in … more
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Defendants plead guilty in district court

The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court on Thursday, Feb. 22: Stormie Lynn Vance, Winnsboro, possession of a controlled substance penalty group … more

Lady Panthers named all-district

The following Alba-Golden basketball girls have earned all-district awards in 15-2A: Most Valuable Player - Kalli Trimble Offensive Player of The Year - Joecey Lewers   1st Team … more
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