The much-anticipated East Trinity Street bridge reconstruction ended on Friday, June 14, after months of traffic detours and safety concerns, much to the relief of residents and local businesses.

Superintendent Dr. Keith West of Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District has stated that the district is proactively seeking ways to access any new open education resource instructional materials developed by the Texas Education Agency.

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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, June 9 through Sunday, June 16. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Former Texas A&M All-American Sam Bennett had a wild ride at the 124th U.S. Open, scheduled for June 13-16, at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 2. Bennett ultimately finished in 72nd place; after experiencing some dramatic highs and lows after a strong start.

Want to have more meaning in your life? Do you want to do something satisfying and be of great service to your community? Then become an Allumine Hospice volunteer for Madison County! Community members wanting to improve the quality of someone’s life whether through simple companionship and conversation or supportive activities are needed. Volunteers can help by visiting with a hospice patient, baking a cake, performing handyman skills, cutting hair, or assisting with fun events such as rootbeer floats and Bingo.

Every year, the Texas FFA Association, Ford Motor Company and Texas Ford Dealers select 10 deserving students to join the Ford Leadership Scholars Program. During the duration of the student’s senior year of high school the FFA members commit to a hands-on leadership program and complete year-long substantial and sustainable service capstone projects.

The Madisonville City Council and the Madison County Commissioners Court approved resolutions to designate the Madisonville Post Office as the Benton “Lanier” Stevens Post Office. After confusion about whether the dedication would include renaming the building, the city council had to reconsider the resolution.