MISD initiates process for long-range strategic plan
Lloyd Graham, a retired school superintendent, moderated the session with the board on Tuesday, Sept. 7 and also with community members the following night.
One last hurrah for Alba builder of world’s fastest car
Dearmore will be showing his top fuel dragster that first burst onto the scene more than 50 years ago. It achieved national recognition in its heyday in the early 1970s as one of the fastest cars on the planet.
Mineola campuses closed to visitors
Community treasure is decade old
Years, and even decades, of hard work and dedication will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 18 when the Alba Public Library and Museum marks its 10th anniversary.
Iron Horse Festival returns to Mineola
Mineola will once again celebrate its railroad heritage with the Iron Horse Festival Saturday, Sept. 25 in the downtown area.
Parmer pleads to assault, 20-year term
The case of Timothy Parmer has finally been settled. On Sept. 9 Parmer pleaded guilty to aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, a second degree felony, and received a 20-year sentence.
Illnesses postpone district court trial
A case in district court involving Christopher Brant Osborne was set to begin Sept. 7 but has been postponed until early November due to illnesses among courthouse staff.
Pandemic creating challenges in local health care
Calling it a crisis and scary times, UT Health Quitman Hospital CEO Jared Smith again briefed the Mineola City Council last week on the situation during the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, fueled by …
Alba-Golden school board grants extra staff leave days for COVID
In the most impactful action of the night, the Alba-Golden school board voted unanimously to grant eight additional days of leave for employees who have tested positive for COVID. This action, which …
Former judge seeks McCampbell’s recusal in case
Stitchin’ Heaven planning huge fall event
Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman will be having a fall festival Oct. 8-9. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Oct. 8 with a street dance featuring America’s Eagles Tribute band, The Long …
Janet Woolsey Meisinger Nicholas 1951-2021
Janet Woolsey Meisinger Nicholas was born in Missoula, Mont. on July 28, 1951. She passed into God’s hands on Aug. 24, 2021 in northeast Texas, where she lived for many …
Panthers overpower Union Grove
Quitman wins 2nd of year
Quitman Lady Bulldogs sweep Tyler Chapel Hill
Mineola, Alba-Golden grab volleyball wins
