Madison County commissioners postponed a $3,000 tree trimming estimate Wednesday, Nov. 12, with officials saying they could handle the work for less money.

Man hospitalized with spine fractures after decorative piece falls A falling ceiling fixture injured an adult male and child Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Madisonville Christmas Store, prompting an emergency response and the cafe's closure.

NORTH ZULCH — North Zulch Independent School District earned a perfect score on the state's financial accountability system for the 10th consecutive year, officials announced during a public hearing Monday, Nov. 17.

Veteran Sonny Sonsel positions the Texas flag during Madisonville CISD's annual Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 11 in the MCISD gymnasium. The ceremony honored all Madison County veterans for their service.

Madison County commissioners Wednesday, Nov. 12, approved an agreement for dividing seized property between Madisonville police and the district attorney's office.

Sony Sonsel left Houston as a 17-year-old kid in 1959 and returned home 21 years later as a decorated Special Forces soldier who served on five continents. Now 84, Sonsel served in the Army from 1959 to 1981, retiring as a sergeant first class after assignments in Fort Bragg, the Philippines, Korea, Okinawa, Vietnam, Egypt and Panama.

Local veterans, students and community members gathered at Madisonville CISD for the district's annual Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 11. The event featured patriotic music from the school band and tributes to veterans from all branches of military service.