October 1, 2026
The community stood in somber respect as several agencies escort 19-year-old Lance Corporal Kendal Lawler home for burial in Menard last week. Photo by Cheyanne Nance.
MESA supports Menard VFD
Dario Gonzalez, with River Salas nearby, kicks off during the Jackets’ 59-14 win over Zephyr last Friday. Gonzalez was 5/5 on PATS and added 4 touchbacks.
HOMECOMING ROYALTY- Newly crowned Band Sweetheart Kylee Sommerville, left, with her escort Joseph Garcia, stand alongside the new Football Queen, Sabri Zamora, with Marlee Salas after the ceremony following the Jackets’ 78-0 homecoming win over Paint Rock. See more on the homecoming court on pages 9 and 10. Nora Davis, photo.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
With Homecoming festivities behind them and their predistrict schedule complete, the Menard Yellowjackets are turning their attention to what promises to be one of their biggest challenges of the season: a district showdown with Water Valley.
Get to know the 2026 MHS Homecoming Court
Jackets make it 3-0, now ready to take on their biggest challenge yet in Zephyr
ABOVE- Mack Davis lifts Maddox Saiz in c e l e b r a t i o n of Kade Bannowsky (far left) blocking a Falcon punt, resulting in a safety. Cohen Ethridge joins in.
As fires flare, Menard Farm Bureau steps up with monetary support. L to R: Bruce Hough, MVFD; Quinton Shumard, MVFD; Tyler Wagner, Fire Chief MVFD; Cody Swindall, Farm Bureau Board President; Walden Hillert, Farm Bureau; Tyson Roll, Farm Bureau; Skeet Rogers, MVFD. Courtesy Photo.
PEC DONATES SUPPLIES- Elementary teacher Myghan Meadow, far left, and principal Cody Holubec, far right, stand with grateful students and Junction PEC District Director Craig Molina, Alex Gonzales and Travis Brown. TMN photo.
Lance Corporal Kendal Lawler
Dan Feather, Jr.
Ben Neel, Jr.
