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NETWO’s Sci-fi/Fantasy conference brought in writer hopefuls on Saturday, September 14. TRIBUNE PHOTO / NICOLE KIMBALL

NETWO’s Sci-fi/Fantasy conference brought in writer hopefuls on Saturday, September 14. TRIBUNE PHOTO / NICOLE KIMBALL

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Writers conference welcomes budding writers of all ages

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
On Saturday, September 14, several published authors who are locals of East Texas met with budding writers of all ages for the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Conference at NTCC, hosted by the Northeast Texas Writers Organization.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
There are 159 inmates in jail with 159 inmates in jail with 138 males and 21 females.Sept. 17• Christopher L. Rolf, 43 of Talco, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.• Pablo Gonzales, 46 of Mt. Vernon, was arrested on a conviction for DWI 3rd or More.• Dennis L.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits. Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: miranda@tribnow.
Members of the Mount Pleasant High School chapter of FFA with their trophy COURTESY PHOTOS

Members of the Mount Pleasant High School chapter of FFA with their trophy COURTESY PHOTOS

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Mount Pleasant High School FFA wins Ag Olympics

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Mount Pleasant High School FFA members have another reason to brag since they are the back-to-back champions of the fourth annual Ag Olympics. MPHS hosted Pittsburg FFA on Tuesday, September 10 for an evening of pizza, games, and team building.
Marketplace Issues

Marketplace Issues

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Marketplace Issues

Mechele Mills
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Money-flipping cons have long been popular on Instagram and Twitter. But as TikTok’s popularity grows, so do the con artists. Watch out for this TikTok scam, which promises to turn a few hundred dollars worth of cryptocurrency into thousands in no time.
Senior Tanner Marshall discusses football with resident Tilmon Clark.

Senior Tanner Marshall discusses football with resident Tilmon Clark.

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Mount Pleasant High School celebrates National Assisted Living Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Goin’ Gold Band and Colorguard, Tiger Dolls, Cheerleaders, and Tiger football celebrated National Assisted Living Week with their across-the-street neighbors at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living on Monday, September 9-Thursday, September 12.
Adriana Orona

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Suspect detained after threats to Titus County school

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A 19-year-old is in detainment after a school threat in Titus County.According to the Titus County Sheriff’s Office, on the evening of Monday, September 16, they were notified by the FBI of a potential threat made against a school in Titus County.
Main Street of Mount Pleasant met at Laura’s Cheesecake to talk about exciting things for the city TRIBUNE PHOTO / NICOLE KIMBALL

Main Street of Mount Pleasant met at Laura’s Cheesecake to talk about exciting things for the city TRIBUNE PHOTO / NICOLE KIMBALL

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Main Street meet n’ greet over cheesecake

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
It might have been a rainy day, but that didn’t stop a number of local business owners from gathering at Laura’s Cheesecake in Mount Pleasant on September 11 for the Main Street meet n’ greet.
Upcoming deadlines for voting in the November 2024 election

Upcoming deadlines for voting in the November 2024 election

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Upcoming deadlines for voting in the November 2024 election

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Titus County Elections Office wants to remind all registered voters that the general election will happen on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can find their polling place by using https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/ mvp.do.
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