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Church reenacts the birth of a savior

The wise man spoke of his travels. “It was a tough journey. We left months ago. We had trouble with weather and at times it was hard to find water for our animals, but we had the star and we … more
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Blue Santa creates Christmas smiles

Anyone attending or passing the Mineola Walmart last Tuesday will be wondering why there were around 40 police and emergency cars parked outside. The answer is Blue Santa. This event, which … more
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Peoples wants Quitman to have gigabit service

Peoples Telephone, based in Quitman, would like to see the city become a Gigabit City. The designation would mean that every business and residence in the city has access to internet band width … more
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Jeanie Roland 1941-2023

Jeanie Roland peacefully passed away at home at age 82 on Dec. 23, 2023. Jeanie was born on Jan. 5, 1941 to Virgil and Nell Bryant.   Jeanie’s greatest accomplishment was her family. … more

Scott Anthony English 1969-2023

Services for Scott Anthony English, 54, of Alba were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, with Algia Allen officiating. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery. … more

Melodie Anne Blakemore  1946-2023

Melodie Anne Blakemore of Mineola passed away on Tuesday, Dec, 19, 2023 at age 76 in Tyler, surrounded by loving family.  Melodie was born on Dec. 20, 1946 as Melodie Anne Hainey in … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Building fire: Dec. 19, 10:15 p.m., 907 University St., Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Dec. 17, 9:56 p.m., PR 6429, Mineola. Motor vehicle accident with no injuries: Dec. 19, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

December 13 Deputy Skinner, request to speak; caller advised subject released from prison in Alabama, worried male might be coming to his address. Parole advised caller the male cut off ankle … more

Mineola Police Report

December 16 7:46 a.m., information, CR 2724, vehicles driving to pavilion leaving ruts. 9:32 a.m., information, 100 blk Debby, subject called to report assault from previous night. … more

Kiwanis Club honors Smith

Bob Smith was honored by the Mineola Kiwanis Club as the December Citizen of the Month. Bob volunteers as president of the Mineola Meredith Foundation, which supports many groups in the Mineola area. … more

Sentences assessed for guilty pleas

The following guilty pleas were heard in 402nd District Court on Dec. 14: Timothy John Wood, Holly Lake Ranch, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group (PG) one, less than one … more

Mineola girls defeat Quitman to start district

After a low-scoring, tightly-contested first half, the Mineola Lady Yellowjackets sent the visiting Quitman Lady Bulldogs packing with a 37-19 loss in the district-opening matchup last Tuesday. … more
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Lady Panthers win at tough Como-Pickton

The gym at Como-Pickton is a tough place to play. It just is. Last Tuesday, the Alba-Golden Lady Panthers turned the tables on the home team by figuratively taking possession of the Como-Pickton gym … more
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Grand Saline inhospitable as Yellowjackets wind up non-district play

The Grand Saline Indians used a 12-point run early in the third quarter to hand the visiting Mineola Yellowjackets a 61-48 loss last Friday. The Indians simply demonstrated more court awareness and … more
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MISD gives tour of new school

The new Mineola Primary campus off NE Loop 564 is expected to open in the fall, with completion scheduled in late June, for grades K-3. Voters approved the bond for the school in May 2022. … more

QISD board hears good news on finances

The Quitman School Board meeting was more lively than usual Monday. Festive hats and clothes were spotted among the attending members while the giggles and chatter of children – the … more
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Students, staff recognized by MISD board

Mineola School Board recognized students and staff at last Monday’s meeting. The students of the month were pre-kindergarten students Aaron Rubio and Mary Williams from the primary school, … more

Christmas Eve services planned

Since Christmas is a celebration of Jesus coming, most churches have a Christmas Eve service – especially since, in 2023, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. Below are a few local churches holding … more

Window decorating awards announced

Mineola Main Street Window Decorating Contest Winners were presented framed certificates signifying their awards Friday.   Judging took place Dec. 6, after being postponed from the original … more

Good Samaritan reflects on school tragedy

There are several images from late May and early June of 2022 which will never leave the mind of Cheryl Wood. They are seared into her being. The first is an image of Robb Elementary School in … more
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