A Madisonville Junior High School teacher resigned Monday following allegations of inappropriate electronic communications with students, according to school district officials. Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District launched an immediate investigation into the matter after receiving reports about the communications.

A Madison County man will spend 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to his third or more driving while intoxicated offense. Judge Hal Ridley sentenced Benny Burkett in the 278th State District Court on Monday, Dec.

1955-2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cleveland Lee Turner, a beloved father, husband and friend who passed away on December 1, 2024. Cleveland, 68, was born on December 20, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, to proud parents, Frankie Lee and Florince Turner.

1944-2024 Carroll Thomas Andrews, 79, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Tommy,” and his immediate siblings as “Bubba,” passed away on December 6, 2024, at his residence in Normangee, Texas. He was the son of proud parents, Robert “Dick” Wiley, Sr.

1940-2024 Lela Nell Ivey peacefully departed this life on December 4, 2024, in Crockett, Texas, at the age of 83. Lela was born on December 22, 1940, in Madisonville, Texas, to Charlie Thomas and Carmen (Whittington) Jett.

NORTH ZULCH SENIORS HANDPICK HOLIDAY SPIRIT

RETIRED EDUCATORS GATHER FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

The Madisonville Police Department has launched its annual Angel Tree program, offering community members a chance to brighten the holidays for shelter animals awaiting permanent homes. Each dog and cat at the shelter has a dedicated ornament on the department’s Christmas tree.