tart of the Lady Jackets vs. Malakoff basketball game last week, Jayla Jackson scored on a beautifully-executed back door play with an assist from Macy Fischer. It was a message that Mineola would … more

Alba-Golden ISD received an unmodified opinion on the annual financial report from Rutherford, Taylor and Company, Public Accountants, at Monday’s board meeting. The report noted that the … more

Steven Richard “Steve” Lucas has been named the new Wood County veterans services officer. County commissioners acknowledged his appointment Tuesday. Lucas replaces Christi … more

Conference cutoffs announced Friday by the University Interscholastic League for competition during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years will see Yantis move up to 2A from 1A while other area schools … more

During the Christmas holiday, the Quitman Public Library will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26. The public wi-fi will be available for patrons who have the network and password. … more

A record almost $9 million in sales tax revenue was collected by seven Wood County tax entities during 2023. The December report from the state comptroller showed six cities plus the county … more

Dr. John C. Lee, 69, of Mineola died Saturday morning, Dec. 9, 2023 with his family by his side. He battled major health issues over the last several years that challenged his body but left his sense … more

Rickey Lynn Rushing, 68, of Alba, passed away Dec. 3, 2023 in Alba. He was born Sept. 7, 1955 in Dallas to John Dee and Otta Lee Taylor Rushing. He lived most of his life in the Leonard and Alba … more

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Jackson “Jack” Alexander on Nov. 29, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1924 in Sandia to Artie Eva Salmon Awalt and William … more

The following guilty pleas were entered in 402nd District Court last week: Kevin A. Skinner, Mineola, burglary of a building, state jail felony, deferred adjudication, three years community … more

In late November, Wood County Sheriff’s Office investigators began gathering information involving a string of trailer and equipment thefts in the Hawkins and Pine Mills area. On Dec. 5, … more

The Quitman Police Dept. answered 360 calls for service from Nov. 18 to Dec. 10, issued 33 traffic citations, gave 89 traffic warnings, took 12 reports, issued one criminal trespass warning and made … more

Building fire: Nov. 30, 12:42 p.m., 862 N. Winnsboro, Quitman; Dec. 4, 11:55 a.m., 2785 US Hwy. 80 E., Mineola. Grass fire: Dec. 3, 6:05 p.m., N. Hwy. 69 & N. CR 2262, Mineola. EMS … more

November 29 Deputy Comeaux, missing person; caller had not heard from son in several days, regional BOLO issued for subject.   Sgt. Cox, Cpl. Rapp, suspicious person; victim received … more

December 2 12:27 a.m., reckless driver, W. Broad at city limits, unable to maintain lane, unable to locate. 12:32 a.m., disturbance, W. Kilpatrick, husband locked subject out of residence, … more

The University of Texas at Tyler recognized fall 2023 degree candidates during commencement Dec. 8-9. Wood County graduates include the following: Alba Julissa Plancarte, bachelor of … more

For an event which featured music from the soul, it was a visual in the very beginning which perhaps best described the whole performance.   Just after the lights dimmed at the Sulphur … more

On behalf of the board of directors of Mineola Caring & Sharing, I would like to thank the generous citizens, businesses, churches and organizations who have made our 40 years of helping those who are in need in our community such a successful endeavor. more

Mineola School Trustee Robby Ballard resigned Monday. Ballard announced that his family is moving to a new home that is 300 yards outside the district and is thus ineligible to serve. He … more

Come on over to Mineola’s beautiful Historic Select Theater and hear the Lake Country Symphonic Band’s Christmasy “Everything Christmas” concert.

Concerts are Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Holbrook is back in the director’s seat, so it’s sure to be a fun-filled couple of hours. more