The Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees celebrated School Board Appreciation Month during their regular January meeting while also addressing key financial and facilities updates for the district.

On Monday, Jan. 13, the Madisonville City Council approved a new subdivision that will bring affordable housing to North McIver Street, marking another step in the city’s continued growth.

A proposed battery storage facility west of Madisonville could bring up to 120 construction jobs and millions in tax revenue to Madison County, according to representatives who presented the project to commissioners court Tuesday.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Madisonville Police Department officers and MCISD Police Department officers gather with Madisonville Intermediate School students on Thursday, Jan 9 during the Law Enforcement Appreciation Day celebration. See more photos on page 11.

The Madison County Commissioners Court opened with its first official agenda of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 14. It covered topics such as new appointments to the Historical Commission and contracts for county services.

A Madison County man will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to assault family violence with previous convictions. Adam Cruz entered his plea on Monday, Jan.

Local kids putting a whooping on some ducks in Madison County Sunday, Jan. 5. Pictured, left to right: Beaux Marsh (Homeschooled 10-yearold), Hardy Henson (4 years old), Ridge Delisandri (3-years-old) and Allie Marsh (Homeschooled 11-year-old).

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