Best wishes to Ronnie and Gala Nettles as they battle the COVID-19 virus. Send well wishes to 1087 Nettles Lane in Madisonville.

Two male subjects took $200 from an employee after breaking into a local game room, located at 204 South May Street, at approximately 5 p.m. on Aug. 2, according to a Madisonville Police Department press release.

Madisonville Kindergartener Landon and his horse Floppy trot their way to the first day of school Monday. MCISD began their 2021-22 school year Monday while North Zulch ISD opened its doors for the new year last week. COURTESY PHOTO

World War II Veteran Nolan Emmert (left) showcases a collection of firearms at the Annual Gun and Hunting Show at the Truman Kimbro Convention Center in Madisonville Saturday. The event, which was sponsored by the Madisonville Noon Lions Club, lasted Saturday and Sunday with proceeds benefiting scholarships for local youth. PHOTO BY CAMPBELL ATKINS

Local dancer Raylee Malloy has already earned more hardware in three years at her craft than most people acquire in a lifetime of pursuit in any given field… and the seven-year-old Carpe Diem Dance & Fitness prodigy is just getting started.