56-year-old Charles H. “Chuck” McQuary of North Zulch has now been missing for over a week as Madison County Sheriff’s Office personnel continue their search efforts. McQuary, 56, was last seen on Aug. 2 at roughly 6:15 a.m.

The Madisonville Volunteer Fire Department held their annual garage sale Saturday at their station on Main Street from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. The community donated or cosigned a number of items and all proceeds went to benefit the MVFD. (Pictured: Bunny Unterreiner peruses a collection of books at the MVFD’s garage sale Saturday while Candy Vice and Audra Crocker collect items for purchase) PHOTOS BY CAMPBELL ATKINS

The Tenth Court of Appeals in Waco upheld the convictions and sentences in two separate cases titled State of Texas vs. Charles W. Deforest on July 7, affirming the 40-year sentence of the individual involved in a local theft ring. Madison County District Attorney Brian Risinger first handled the jury trial and appeal in each case, which were investigated by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

Football season is just around the corner with the Madisonville Mustangs’ varsity squad slated to open their season Aug. 27 against Diboll at MHS. The Mustangs will again compete in the extremely competitive District 10-4A (DII) with defending state champion Carthage, Jasper, Center, Rusk and Shepherd.

Both the Madisonville and North Zulch volleyball teams will see action Friday with scrimmages to prepare for their upcoming regular seasons. (Pictured: Madisonville and North Zulch head volleyball coaches Kristen Hooten and Melissa Padgett) PHOTOS BY CAMPBELL ATKINS