The Mount Pleasant High School Cosmetology program recently welcomed guest instructor, Eli Ruiz, who gave a nail class and business advice to current Cosmetology students. Ruiz graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 2008 with her high school diploma and her cosmetology license.

Winter Coat Drive The colder weather is upon us and there are many in our community in need of warm clothing. In response to these needs, The Light Ministries of NE Texas and We Are Mt. Pleasant are partnering to put on a Winter Coat Drive. If you want to help by donating winter coats, hats, scarves, thermals and/or socks we would greatly appreciate your efforts. You can drop off said items either at Jo’s downtown 102 N. Jefferson Mt. Pleasant, Tx or at The Light Ministries at 7835 FM 1402 Mt.

• There are 143 inmates in jail with 120 males and 26 females. Since 02/13/2023 the following have been booked into the jail, • Dominique Jackson, 43 of Dallas, was arrested on a warrant for Sexual Assault of a Child.

The rate of inflation may be slowing, but the price of many goods and services continue to rise, prompting many businesses to tack on new fees to the basic costs of their services. These fees might not be evident at first glance, so if you want to avoid paying them, or at the very least plan for them in your budget, there are a few things you might consider.

On Monday, January 30th at Region 8 ESC Chapel Hill students competed at the Area Future Business Leaders of America contest. A total of 50 students competed in which 45 of them qualified for the State competition which will be held on March 22nd through March 24th in Galveston, TX. Over 56% of the competing FBLA students placed either 1st or 2nd.