Memorial Day event resumes

Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:51 am

A Military Veterans Memorial Day ceremony is planned at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the county courthouse in Quitman. There will be a speaker, flag ceremony and playing of Taps.

Filing underway for March primaries

Wednesday, November 15

Filing is underway for the spring party primaries to be held on March 5.

In Wood County, the district judge, sheriff, tax assessor-collector, commissioners in Precincts One and Three and the four constables will be up for election for four-year terms.

Corner Column

Wednesday, November 15

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.

Biggest Quitman, Bulldog cheerleader retiring

Wednesday, November 15

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.