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Mudbug Mania  

Mudbug Mania

4 years ago By News Staff
Countless locals flocked to the Madison County Fairgrounds Saturday for the City of Madisonville’s First Annual Mudbugs & Music Festival. The event included vendors, live music, a crawfish eating contest and lawnmower races. Gates opened at 11 a.m. and lasted until 8:30 p.m. (Pictured are Robert Bennett pouring crawfish into a cooler as well as crawfish eating contest champion David Mingus of Regional Home Sales proudly displaying his empty basket). CAMPBELL ATKINS
Hollis Willingham COURTESY PHOTO  

Man convicted of 15-year-old Martin murder

4 years ago By Campbell Atkins Campbell.atkins@ Madisonvillemeteor.com
45-year-old Hollis Willingham of Hearne was declared guilty last week for the 2007 murder and disappearance of Madison County man Jim Craig Martin, whose body was never found. “I am thankful that the Martin family finally gets some closure in this case,” said Madison County District Attorney Brian Risinger, who has worked this case along with a number of other entities over the years.
‘ROUND TOWN  

‘ROUND TOWN

4 years ago By Gala Nettles
Have you seen the little ones play yet? The youngest group is quite entertaining while those who have played for several years are building a competitive edge that’s fun to watch. Since it seems like our entire town’s population is at Madison Park in the evenings, you’ve probably seen them! In a matter of a couple of weeks it will all be over.
Musings of springtime  

Musings of springtime

4 years ago By Museum Musing Laura Ann Cannon
This is a surprise Musings. It’s time, for one, but I had written something completely different. You’ll see that one in two weeks. After I finished, it didn’t seem timely, so I decided to focus on the season for now. I searched “spring” as a season in both volumes of local history and came up with the following. Happy spring, friends!
AUTISM AWARENESS WEEK  

AUTISM AWARENESS WEEK

4 years ago By News Staff
Members of Madisonville High School’s Life Skills class gave a presentation to the MCISD School Board Monday recognizing Autism Awareness Week. Pictured are Curtis Ledbetter, Christian Wilson and Shawndrick Ross with instructor Suzanne Smith. The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Kindness Changes Everything”. Autism Awareness Week is officially slated for April 18-22. COURTESY PHOTO
MCISD APRIL HONORS  

MCISD APRIL HONORS

4 years ago By News Staff
Madisonville CISD Students of the Month (from left) Amy Santos Melendez (Jr. High), Kaylee Guevara (Intermediate), Kason Short (Elementary) and Cole Wilkerson (High School) pose with board member Dr. Jason Cleere (left) and Superintendent Keith Smith at Monday’s monthly meeting for April. CAMPBELL ATKINS

Madisonville Consolidated Independent School

4 years ago By News Staff
BREAKFAST: CHILLED OR FRESH FRUIT, 100% FRUIT JUICE, CHOICE OF MILK ALWAYS AVAILABLE Thursday, April 14: Breakfast Pizza OR Pop Tarts Friday, April 15: Assorted Muffins OR Assorted Cereal Monday, April 18: Breakfast Burrito OR Assorted Cereal Tuesday, April 19: French Toast w/Fruit OR Breakfast Basket Wednesday, April 20: Yogurt w/ Crackers OR Assorted Cereal K-5 LUNCH: Thursday, April 14: Crispy Tacos OR Grilled Cheese Friday, April 15: Hamburger OR Chicken Sandwich Monday, April 18: Hot Dog OR Pizza Pocket Tuesday, April 19: Roasted Turkey Breast w/Brown Gravy OR Fish Sticks Wednesday, April 20: Pizza OR Corn Dog JR. HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH: Thursday, April 14: Chicken Smackers Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Friday, April 15: Hamburger OR Chicken Sandwich Monday, April 18: Spaghetti & Meatballs OR Boneless Wings Tuesday, April 19: Pizza Bar, Seasoned Corn Wednesday, April 20: Crispy Tacos OR Redneck Nachos.