January 2021

Both North Zulch men’s and women’s basketball squads are holding a Shoot-athon fundraiser at the end of the month to help raise money for the program’s needs. The event has already garnered numerous sponsors as each player prepares to shoot 100 free throws and earn money based on their successes.

An individual stabbed one tire on four Madisonville Police Department patrol vehicles and their animal control truck as they sat idle behind the station at approximately 8:30 p.m. Thursday. In a Friday Facebook post detailing the event, the department stated there was roughly $1,000 in damage from the vandalistic action.

An individual crashed his car into the side of Tobacco Barn on Main Street in Madisonville Jan. 13, no injuries were reported. According to MPD officials, the driver was in his 60s with an amputated leg and the accident was the result of a diabetic episode JONATHAN DEELEY

Lexi Harris knew where she wanted to softball. After playing one season for Blinn College, the Normangee High School graduate made her move.

The Madisonville men’s basketball team split their first two district matchups last week with a 52-37 win over Robinson at MHS Jan. 12 and a 60-37 road loss in China Spring Friday. The Mustangs returned home to host Connally Tuesday and will travel to Mexia Friday.