A whole generation had passed. On May 19, 1967, Major Roy Knight Jr., United States Air Force, launched his A-1E Skyraider attack plane out of Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand. Last week on Aug. 10 he returned home. more

The Mineola City Council met before a full house Monday as Pastor Demethrius Boyd again sought to address concerns in the wake of the Jason Walters trial verdict. more

Wood County commissioners proposed a lower property tax rate for fiscal year 2019-20 and set public hearing dates during a special session on Aug. 8. more

The Mineola Memorial Library last week underwent significant improvements through the financial help of the Tocker and Meredith foundations and the muscle power of members of the community. more

Classes resume Thursday for students in the Mineola ISD. Classes resume Thursday for students in the Yantis ISD Quitman ISD will host meet the teacher night on Aug. 15 for all campuses. … more

Three Wood County Sheriff deputies were honored for their life-saving actions at last Friday’s Wood County commissioners meeting. more

Mineola League of the Arts is starting a new class on beginner sewing. more

The Mineola City Council will wait until it is presented with the next interlocal agreement before deciding whether to kick in $7,089 in annual dues to the Wood County Industrial Commission (WCIC). more

GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly dedicated instructors. more

Wood County commissioners last week authorized the submission of a grant request through the Hazard Mitigation Program (HMGP) to help fund a generator for the county courthouse. more