The remains of local 27-year-old Megan Martinez were discovered by officials last week and two individuals were arrested on multiple charges in connection with her death. Martinez had been missing since Feb. 5.

Over 80 women attended Madisonville’s First Baptist Church’s Women’s Retreat Saturday with many area churches represented. Leah Holder Green, who serves in a full-time Christian Ministry as a Bible Study Curriculum Developer at Second Baptist Church in Houston Texas, was this year’s guest speaker. She is now pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Education Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Mrs. Green’s message focused on Colossians 2:6-7, about being deeply rooted in Christ and “how what we believe determines how we act.” The music for this year’s event was by Wendy Hunt with the assistance of her husband, Warren Hunt, the Minister of Music at Madisonville First Baptist Church. Betty Coleman provided this year’s meal. COURTESY PHOTO

Coleman & Patterson expanded their business with the addition of a new auction facility in Bryan, the company announced in a Tuesday press release. The primary goal of owners David Coleman, Tom Patterson and Bret Richards is to provide the local communities of Brazos, Madison and surrounding counties the ability to help sell their assets.

Ten students from the Madisonville High School choirs participated in the regional UIL Solo and Ensemble competition in Bryan Feb. 17.

Both the varsity and junior varsity tennis squads competed in events last week and saw top finishes from a number of Madisonville competitors. On the varsity side, the duo of Chais DiSanto and Jenna Yeager earned fourth place in women’s doubles while Caymen Forrest finished fourth in men’s singles.

First and second graders at Madisonville Elementary participated in their annual Jumpathon in the gymnasium and are raising money for the American Heart Association through sponsors. The students’ goal was to raise $6,000 by the end of February and were well over $5,000 at the time of this writing. (Pictured: Second graders Di’lilah Rutherford and Darren Grimm) CAMPBELL ATKINS

The race for Madison County District Attorney was on full display at the Truman Kimbro Convention Center in Madisonville Feb. 10 as current D.A. Brian Risinger and challenger Courtney Cain showcased themselves and fielded questions from the audience.

Madisonville’s Xzavier Whaley looks for a teammate midair during the team’s 63-39 victory over Robinson at MHS Monday. The win marked the team’s second straight to open district place after they defeated no. 9 Connally in a 62-60 thriller at MHS Friday. (See News for more) CAMPBELL ATKINS

Normangee Panthers basketball legend Joseph Jones was honored by the high school and had his number 30 jersey retired in the presence of family and friends Friday. Jones led the Panthers to a Class 1A State Championship in 2004 before joining the Texas A&M Aggies, where he earned All-Big 12 honors in each of his four seasons. He is the first Normangee player to have his number retired. NORMANGEE HIGH SCHOOL