Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Mabank goalkeeper Julianne Vinson makes a save during the first half of the Dec. 30 match versus Palestine.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Mabank's Genevieve Edinburgh defends along the sideline during her team's Dec. 30 home match.

Monitor Photo/Jody Vincik
Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney (right) has the honor of swearing in Henderson County officials Jan. 2. Pictured with McKinney is Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse who has officially started his third term. 

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Each year around the holidays Jordan Roofing gifts a new roof through their free Roof From Santa program, this year’s recipients are the Mitchell Family. Jordan Roofing Representative Christine Trevathan (from left), homeowner Christy Mitchell, Mitchell’s sons Daylan and August, Joshua Finch and Jordan Roofing owner David Jordan select shingles for the new roof Dec. 30.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Justin McCool of Kemp battles an Athens player for possession during Dec. 31’s District 15-4A basketball game.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kemp’s Josiah Young drives into the lane against Athens Dec. 31, scoring 18 points for the Yellowjackets.