Russell Bailey, who has served as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Madisonville since May of 2011, attended his last city council meeting March 15. “It is always a little bitter sweet to step down from something,” said Bailey.

Lori’s School of Dance had two squads compete at the American Cheer Power event in Galveston Saturday with each group earning top marks. The Mini Hotshots (ages 4-8) took first place in their category while the Senior Hotshots (ages 8 and older) took second. Both groups will compete again in April and May with National competitions resuming in July. COURTESY PHOTO

The Madisonville baseball team concluded tournament season with a 3-1 record against playoff-caliber competition in La Grange over the weekend. The Mustangs picked up wins over Sealy, Navarro and Bellville as well as a loss to Cuero.

The Madisonville softball team dropped a pair of matchups last week to conclude their non-district schedule with losses at Giddings and Navasota. The Lady Mustangs opened district play Tuesday in Mexia and will host LaVega at MHS Friday.