The Madisonville Little League kicks off its spring season with opening day ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, April 5 at 9 a.m. in the Madisonville High School competition gym.

Madison County Museum has a new exhibit of scrapbooks. Please visit and reminisce.

The Madisonville Varsity Lady Mustangs baseball team split their two-game series with Palestine last week, falling 10-8 on Tuesday, March 18, before rebounding with a 12-9 win on Friday, March 21. In Tuesday’s contest, Madisonville built an early lead, scoring one run in the first inning when Jayci Morris grounded out to bring home a runner.

North Zulch Elementary hosted our annual Book Character Parade on March 7 to celebrate Read Across America. The event is organized by Autumn Nauling, our library coordinator, and held in conjunction with our Spring Book Fair. The Book Character Parade is more than just costumes. It is a time for students and staff to celebrate a love of reading and literature by bringing a favorite book character to life through detailed costumes and enthusiastic portrayals. From timeless classics to contemporary favorites, students and staff alike paraded around the Elementary gym dressed as characters from books that included fairy tales, myths, and modern novels.

Local officials, law enforcement and community members gather in front of the Madison County Courthouse Monday, March 24, to recognize Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and honor 19 confirmed child victims of abuse and neglect In Madison County during the past year.

The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for inschool prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

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