Madisonville’s Xzavier Whaley gives all of his effort for a pass just beyond his reach during the team’s 24-14 loss in Livingston Friday. The matchup concluded non-district play for the Mustangs, who have an Oct. 1 bye before opening league play against the Shepherd Pirates. PHOTO BY CAMPBELL ATKINS

Madisonville’s defense met Livingston’s strong offensive attack with intensity throughout the team’s loss to conclude district play Friday night. “I just felt like our intensity overall was better,” said head coach Russell Urbantke.

Kaylee Morton is handling her roles for the East Texas Baptist University women’s volleyball team. The Normangee High School graduate is a setter and right side hitter, the same as her freshman season.

Madisonville High School Cheerleaders of the Week (from left) Addie McDougald, Madison Fowler and Landri Lee pose together following Friday’s matchup at Livingston. COURTESY PHOTOS Madisonville Junior High Cheerleaders of the Week (from left) Kenzi Brock, Taylor Tilton, Tara Burke and Teillani Lain pose together following Thursday’s junior varsity matchup at MHS.

Did you see the congrats in last week’s paper to our 2021 Madison County Rodeo? Here it is again just in case you missed it. Our town’s 2021 rodeo was voted the Top Outdoor Rodeo of the Year from CPRA!

Local law enforcement officials pursued an individual fleeing from a routine traffic stop for speeding Tuesday morning on Interstate 45 northbound at the 134 mile marker before he pulled over and took off again, according to a Tuesday Facebook post by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.