Fill a bottle, help a family
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Madisonville residents can now pick up baby bottles for a fundraiser supporting Heart and Hands Family Care Center. The campaign started on Sunday, May 11, and runs through June 15.
Kicking off the summer
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The Leon County 4-H will hold its Summer Kick-Off Party on Tuesday, May 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Leon County Expo Center.
PROSPERITY BANK DONATES TO LIBRARY
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Prosperity Bank President Tammy Hoke (left) presents a generous $250.00 check to Madison County Assistant Librarian Shannon Hurt in support of the library’s Summer Reading Program. The donation will help provide books, activities, and incentives for young readers in the community.
MS. JO’S PLANTS & GIFTS NAMED MAY BOM
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Ms. Jo’s Plants & Gifts, LLC was named Keep Madison County Beautiful’s May Business of the Month. The plant shop is located at Rockin’ J Food Park in Madisonville. Stop by and check out plants, flowers, and decorations.
STUDENTS PLANT SEEDS OF THANKS
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Students of Heather Wieghat’s Horticulture Class at North Zulch ISD display succulent plants they prepared as gifts for teachers and staff members during Teacher Appreciation Week.
LOCAL ROPER LASSOS COLLEGE
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Madisonville High School senior Ty Williams signs his letter of intent to join the Sam Houston University Rodeo Team as Coach Bubba Miller from the program sits beside him. Williams, the salutatorian of his class at MHS, plans to major in Agricultural Engineering while competing in calf roping and team roping events for the Bearkats.
Adams builds up children
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Trevor Adams works with every grade level at North Zulch Independent School District, from 3-year-olds to high school students. He calls it the “rarest opportunity in the world.” “I got the best job in the world.
Carter Found Guilty
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A Madison County jury found Philip Carter guilty Thursday, May 1, after a trial that began April 3 at the Madison County Courthouse. The jury delivered its verdict in the 278th District Court with Judge Tracy Sorenson presiding.
