A lightning strike sparked an oil well fire on FM 1452 West late Thursday, drawing six fire departments to the remote site, according to the North Zulch Volunteer Fire Department. The fire broke out just before 11 p.m.

Diplomas in hand, emotions take over

Madison County commissioners on Tuesday approved a Sheriff’s Office application for a K9s.org grant to replace the agency’s retiring narcotics detection dog. The May 26 vote authorized Madison County Sheriff’s Office Cpl.

Madison County Commissioners Court denied a $1,000 request May 26 for the Madisonville Fire Department’s Haunted Grounds event, before approving a set of different applications. Commissioners cited concerns the October fundraiser does not bring in enough out-of-area visitors to justify the requested hotel occupancy tax funds.

A man already behind bars faces a second-degree felony charge tied to a 2025 Midway burglary, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Alonzo Nealy was named in an arrest warrant May 18 for burglary of a habitation, officials said.

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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, May 17, through Sunday, May 24. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.