The Quitman Lady Bulldogs varsity basketball team is off to a 2-1 start in the 2023-24 season.

Quitman opened the season with a 50-29 victory over West Rusk on Tuesday, Nov. 7. more

The Alba-Golden Panthers faced one of the best football teams in Class 2A last Thursday at Christus Trinity Mother Francis Rose Stadium. The Beckville Bearcats throttled the Panthers 41-0 in the bidistrict match-up. more

Looking for a place to eat Thanksgiving? Tired, hungry and don’t feel like cooking? Well, search no more: here’s a list of places that you and your loved ones can eat on Thanksgiving … more

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

A staple of the Monitor’s coverage of ‘all things Quitman,’ Larry Tucker, is retiring from the news and sports beat. As he continues to recover from some physical challenges, he graciously allowed an interview to talk about his life, his beloved Quitman, and the many friends he has made along the way. more

Quitman City Administrator James Attaway will also be the executive director of the Quitman Development Corp.

Both roles were previously held by former administrator Rodney Kieke... more

Mineola High School’s Sound of the Swarm earned silver at the 2023 UIL state marching band contest in San Antonio last Wednesday in their fifth consecutive trip to state finals. more

Saturday, a patriotic parade down Broad St. followed by a ceremony full of gratitude at the gazebo in downtown Mineola paid tribute to those among who have served with honor, courage and commitment. more

Roy David Faubion, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Life Celebration will be held at First United Methodist Church in Quitman at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 followed … more

Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 11.   The all-you-can-eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, jams, … more

The Flint and Steel Coalition is hosting an evening of storytelling and music with Sean Dietrich “Sean of the South” for belly laughs and good ole Southern hospitality on Dec. 3. … more

The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury on Oct. 30: Bradley Paul Birdwell, Hawkins, theft of property less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions, … more

Three trucks carrying oversized loads through Quitman last Wednesday, Nov. 1 created quite the traffic mess when they inadvertently traveled due north on Main St. from the courthouse square and were … more

Quitman will open the holiday season with the community tree lighting event on the courthouse square on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Story time with the elves, music, goodies and … more

Mineola will kick off the Christmas holidays with a weekend full of events Dec. 1-3. In continuing the city’s sesquicentennial celebration, the city will host a snow hill and snow playing … more

Celebrate cooler temperatures this week with a visit to the fall barn sale at the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Quitman. Bargain hunters are invited to shop from 8 a.m. to 1 … more

Wood County commissioners approved a pickup for the Precinct Three constable’s office, after learning the Chevy Tahoe that was ordered would take more than a year to arrive. It will also … more

The Alba-Golden Panthers take on Beckville Thursday at Tyler Rose Stadium at 7:30 p.m. for the bidistrict football playoff in Class 2-A Division 1. Beckville won District 10-2A with a 6-0 … more

Until :46 seconds remained in the first half, it was yet a close game. At that point Quitman led Winona 20-7. When Luke Williams carried the ball over the goal to make it 26-7 and added the … more

Mineola fans had to check the final scores again Saturday morning, just to be sure. In a perfect storm, the one in four chance Mineola would be bumped from the playoffs came true.   … more