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Commissioners get ARPA fund project updates

Wood County commissioners received an update on the county’s projects being funded by the American Rescue Plan Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. The projects include rural broadband … more

Highway resurfacing planned in Quitman

State Highway 154 in Quitman is being resurfaced from State Highway 37 at the Quitman Square east to Elaine Dr. Weather permitting, the project should take 2-3 weeks to complete. This … more

Quitman chamber celebrates golden anniversary

The Quitman Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday, Feb. 15. This year’s theme was a golden anniversary celebration of the Quitman Chamber’s formation 50 years ago. … more

Eclipse offers unique study opportunities

There are many quotes about sunshine. Most relate the sun to behavioral characteristics of people, such as truthfulness, liveliness and positivity. A few quotes endeavor to describe the essence of … more

Mineola will have contested May city council, school board elections

The city of Mineola and the Mineola school district will hold elections on Saturday, May 4. The filing deadline passed on Friday, and one city council seat will be contested along with one … more

Quitman Police Report

The Quitman Police Department answered 280 calls for service between Feb. 1-18, issued 37 traffic citations, gave 32 traffic warnings, took 12 reports and made seven arrests. February 5 … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Passenger vehicle fire: Feb. 9, 11:43 a.m., 2363 E. US Hwy. 80, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Feb. 10, 9:21 p.m., CR 2310, Mineola; Feb. 11, 7:39 a.m., Meadowbrook Dr., Mineola; Feb. … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

February 7 Sgt. Williams, Cpl. Rapp, scam; victim paid someone for dog, never received it or money back, offense report completed. Cpl. Burdick, agency assist, Holly Lake Ranch; security … more

Mineola Police Report

February 10 12:03 a.m., information, University, handgun stolen, party to come in and make report. 12:11 a.m., suspicious person, N. Pacific, everything OK. 11:18 a.m., public assist, … more

AGISD Elementary Honor Roll

A Honor Roll Second Nine Weeks 2nd Grade Melanie Bohannan, Hadley Boyd, Nevaeh Brannon, Alaric Culver, Bronx Dusek, Emory Elliott, Coleson Fortner, Jed Galyean, Kat Hartin, Madison … more

Bowen named to honor roll

Nearly 180 Angelo State University student-athletes, including Briley Bowen of Winnsboro, have been named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for their academic performance … more

McNeel awarded bacherlor’s degree at Harding

Macey McNeel of Holly Lake Ranch is one of more than 300 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Fall 2023 during commencement Dec. 16, 2023. … more

County Grand Jury returns indictments

The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury on Jan. 29: Brandon James Bienek, Livingston, violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family … more

Southern Arkansas names falls honors

Megan Christine Casper earned a 4.0 GPA in the fall 2023 semester, securing a position on Southern Arkansas University’s President’s List. Casper is a senior pre-health biology major … more

MISD stands pat on administrators

The entire Mineola School District administrative team received contract extensions Monday. Following a school board closed session, one-year extensions were offered to Assistant Superintendent … more

AGISD board OKs facility study

The Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees dispatched a significant number of action items Monday, possibly none more important to the future of the district than approval of a Facility Study Agreement … more

Benefit breakfast planned for Bread of Life ministry

The Bread of Life Ministry will hold its monthly benefit breakfast Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Mineola First Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom St. Suggested donation for the … more

Church hosts first Night to Shine prom

For the first time, Holly Brook Baptist Church recently hosted “Night to Shine,” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is “unforgettable prom night experience, … more

Beauty shop stories led Driver to food ministry

This story may not have started in a beauty parlor, but beauty parlors certainly played a major and consistent role in it.   Kathy Driver is a beautician. Since receiving her licensure from … more

2024 schedule announced for Mineola mini-train runs

The Harry Meredith Special will get underway on Saturday, March 30 at Iron Horse Square Park in Mineola for the 2024 season, with the Easter train. It will be held in conjunction with the Methodist … more
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