The Midway Volunteer Fire Department’s newest firefighting asset proved its value Tuesday, Jan. 14, during its first operational deployment to a grass fire along FM 247.

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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Jan.

The Madisonville Mustangs erased a 17point first-quarter deficit to beat Bullard 52-48 Friday night, keeping their district record perfect at 5-0. Trailing 21-4 in the first quarter, the Mustangs fought back behind Shemia Morning's 17 points and nine rebounds.

The Madisonville Lady Mustangs soccer team holds a 10-2 record this season, according to MaxPreps statistics. Junior goalkeeper Stephanie Rosas has 35 saves through seven matches, averaging five saves per game.

Two lawsuits filed last year target the spread of toxic “forever chemicals” on American farmland, as contamination forces farmers to confront poisoned wells and dying livestock. Five Texas farmers sued Synagro Technologies in Baltimore County Circuit Court after their soil and water became contaminated with PFAS chemicals from sewage sludge fertilizer spread on a neighboring property in November 2022.

After a freeze, your outside plants may not look their best even if you covered them. It often takes several days for freeze damage to tender plants and some shrubs to become apparent. It could take much longer for some larger plants and trees. Plants in different areas of your yard may have different outcomes depending on the microclimate created by buildings, pavement, other plants, etc.