The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The community of North Zulch really came together during the recent arctic blast event that hit our county and community. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks for the way everyone came out to help North Zulch M.U.D. to be able to minimize damage to our system and, more importantly, help get it back online. There were seven local contractors that offered not only their time and expertise but also crews of workers and any needed items that we were unable to procure on our own. Numerous people came out to help with repairs, potable water distribution, meter reading and shut offs, and once water was restored, they were out again to turn meters back on to our 700 customers. Numerous other patrons and local businesses were glad to bring and/or prepare food for all the volunteers and that was greatly appreciated by all. We are so very PROUD of our North Zulch Community.

In February of 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation designating the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week, to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8. His message stated: “From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first American Indian families who befriended them, men and women have worked together to build this nation. Too often the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and love of the women who built America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well.” By 1986, 14 states had already designated March as Women’s History Month. In March of 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9 and declared the entire month of March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women.

Due to the pandemic, the RF Riders were unable to have our in-person history awareness program and scholarship award during Black History Month. The Rosie Lee Jordan Memorial Scholarship Award is to assist a deserving Madisonville senior to obtain their educational goal. The winner is Karen Ibarra, who plans to attend Texas A&M University to pursue zoology. The Midway Community Service Award recipient this year is Mayor Brenda Ford of Midway for her contributions to the city.