The Annual Madison County Christmas parade, sponsored by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, took place Saturday evening. The parade began at Lake Madison and went around the Square in traditional fashion. (See Page 3 for more Christmas pictures) ALYSSA CLOPTON

On December 2, 2021 the Madison County Retired Teacher Personnel of District VI held their annual Christmas meeting at noon at the Madisonville First Baptist Church. Co-Presidents Lorraine Coleman and Barbara Richter were very pleased with the 55 members and guests in attendance. Also in attendance were Mrs. Beth Ricciardi, District VI President and Dr. James Warner, District VI Legislative Representative. Each guest gave a short talk regarding the accomplishments of the retired teachers and how they continue to work with the legislators to improve the quality of life for the retired teachers.

On December 2, 2021 the Madison County Retired Teacher Personnel of District VI held their annual Christmas meeting at noon at the Madisonville First Baptist Church. Co-Presidents Lorraine Coleman and Barbara Richter were very pleased with the 55 members and guests in attendance. Also in attendance were Mrs. Beth Ricciardi, District VI President and Dr. James Warner, District VI Legislative Representative. Each guest gave a short talk regarding the accomplishments of the retired teachers and how they continue to work with the legislators to improve the quality of life for the retired teachers.

Madisonville will play host to the annual Madisonville Classic Invitational from Thursday through Saturday. tournament will be played in the old high school gym and competition gym on Thursday and then all games Friday and Saturday will be in the competition gym. Entry bands will be sold that will be good for each day for all games in either gym. These one day bands will cost $5.00 each and must be attached to the wrist at purchase. A tournament pass band will also be sold for $10.00 that will admit you to all games for all three days. This must also be attached to the wrist at purchase. The Madisonville Classic will not accept district passes or employee badges for this tournament. The only pass accepted will be coaches scouting with the 2021-2022 THSCA or TABC Pass.

The North Zulch women’s basketball team is 1-1 to start their new season with a loss to Aggieland Homeschool Nov. 19 and a victory over Snook Nov. 22. The Lady Bulldogs got off to a later start than many teams due to their volleyball squad advancing to the Regional Tournament once again.

The Madisonville men’s basketball team improved to 3-0 to start the young season with a 75-46 win over Teague Nov. 23 before the Thanksgiving break. The Mustangs returned to the court in Livingston Tuesday and will host the Madisonville Classic Tournament Thursday through Saturday at MHS.

It’s a busy week for past Madisonville Mustangs as Chris Scott (Sam Houston State University) and Tyrese Brown (Incarnate Word University) are poised to matchup in round two of the FCS Championship playoff bracket Saturday at Bowers Stadium in Huntsville. On the basketball court, Tra’Dayja Smith of Longwood University competed in Beaumont Sunday and at Sam Houston State University Tuesday.