Carpe Diem Dance and Fitness studio’s competitive team has brought home numerous awards to start their season in three regional competitions, including two in Houston, with two national competitions on the horizon, as well. The group qualified for Nationals at all three of their Regional events but have decided to compete in two, which will take place in June and July.

Laughter, camaraderie and donuts were shared at Friday’s softball game between Madisonville City personnel and Madisonville Police Department members at Lake Madison Park. Despite the City’s best efforts to sabotage MPD’s offensive outbursts with roadblocks and stop signs, the cops won the seven inning contest 13-4. The event was played in front of a large crowd of family, friends and citizens and proceeds from the concession stand went to benefit Madisonville Little League. (Left: MPD Chief Herbert Gilbert hoists the trophy in triumph following the victory; Above: All City and MPD players pose together following the matchup) PHOTOS BY CAMPBELL ATKINS

Over five years of hard work came to fruition Saturday as Oxford Cemetery held its official Texas historical marker dedication ceremony in front of a crowd of nearly 50 people. “I think about in our country how many communities are tearing themselves apart today and how many communities are destroying their history,” said Madison County Judge Tony Leago, who spoke at the Saturday ceremony.

The Madisonville Sidewalk Cattleman’s Association (MSCA) held their 38th Annual BBQ Cook-off over the weekend as countless vendors new and old descended upon the grounds to share their best Texas dishes.

Due to complaints on unreasonable noise from large truck engine brakes entering the city, the City of Madisonville has now posted signs on Highway 90 from the south, Highway 21 east and west and Highway 75 north and south. These signs are posted near the city limits and read: ‘ENGINE BRAKE PROHIBITED BY CITY ORDINANCE’. The Madisonville Police Department will be strictly enforcing the ordinance. COURTESY PHOTO

The Madisonville 4x100 Relay team consisting of Kia Moffett, Kenndie Moffett, Lindsie Smith and Raegan Olvera competed at the State meet at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin Friday and set an MHS school record with a 48.00-second finish, good for fifth place in the event overall.

The North Zulch Bulldogs baseball team competed in a playoff matchup for the first time in their program’s brief history last week and defeated Wells in the 1A Bi-District showdown in Trinity by a score of 17-5. The Bulldogs will next travel to Crockett to take on Crockett Friday.