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Due to complaints on unreasonable noise from large truck engine brakes entering the city, the City of Madisonville has now posted signs on Highway 90 from the south, Highway 21 east and west and Highway 75 north and south. These signs are posted near the city limits and read: ‘ENGINE BRAKE PROHIBITED BY CITY ORDINANCE’. The Madisonville Police Department will be strictly enforcing the ordinance. COURTESY PHOTO

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Wesley Holdridge, who had a warrant out for his arrest in Madison County for second degree sexual assault, was arrested and taken into custody by the College Station Police Department May 5. As of Monday, Holdridge remained in custody at the Brazos County Jail in Bryan.

Rev. Jim Jackson of First United Methodist Church delivers remarks at Madison County’s National Day of Prayer celebration in front of the Courthouse Thursday. Multiple faith leaders and elected officials attended the service and offered remarks. The theme of the event was “Pray for our Country” and featured specific prayers for our nation’s institutions. CAMPBELL ATKINS

The Madison County Commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing May as Elder Abuse Prevention Month at their bi-weekly meeting Monday. Nikki Parker, a representative from Adult Protective Services (APS), was in attendance and spoke to the Commissioners before the vote.