A state district judge denied Philip Cameron Carter's request for a new trial Monday. Judge Tracy Sorensen of the 278th District Court issued her ruling July 14, six days after hearing arguments in Philip Cameron Carter’s case.

Madison County 4-H members Jillian Hardy, Katherine Newton and Jackson Zanolini participated in Advocacy Academy sessions at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Kimber Regini displays her fifth-place ribbon in heading competition at the 2025 Texas 4-H State Horse Show held July 20-26. Regini also competed in ranch sorting while Madison McClure represented Madison County 4-H in breakaway roping.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, July. 20.

The City of Madisonville and Sweet Magnolia Learning Center will host a Back to School Bash on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.

The Bedias 4-H Club will hold an ice cream social Monday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

Students in Madison County will have a chance to get free school supplies and learn about health services during a community event next week. The annual Back to School Health & Safety Day will take place on Thursday, Aug.

LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER TEACHES 4-H MEMBERS

SUMMER READING PROGRAM HOSTS BIRTHDAY BASH