Motorcyclist dies after June 12 crash

On June 12, at approximately 1:09 p.m., the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a vehicular crash at the intersection of W 16th (US 67) and Bill Ratliff.The crash involved a motorcycle and a Jeep.

Annual Juneteenth celebration bestows awards, scholarships

Children’s laughter and splashing rang across Oaklawn Park on the afternoon of Friday, June 14, as the Family Juneteenth Celebration kicked off. Water rides, splash pads, and free snow cones kept the heat at bay; a petting zoo and pony rides brought smiles to everyone’s faces.

GALLERY: Juneteenth celebration a success

Children’s laughter and splashing rang across Oaklawn Park on the afternoon of Friday, June 14, as the Family Juneteenth Celebration kicked off. Water rides, splash pads, and free snow cones kept the heat at bay; a petting zoo and pony rides brought smiles to everyone’s faces.

No days off; MPHS Colorguard gets ready for football season

For some, school’s out for summer. But for the Mount Pleasant High School Colorguard, next year has already begun. The team hosted choreographer, Robert Jordan, known online as thatguywhospins, to teach them their show for marching season.

MPHS Cheerleaders attend camp at Southern Methodist University

The Mount Pleasant High School Cheerleaders attended the National Cheer Association (NCA) cheer camp at Southern Methodist University in Dallas from May 29-June 1.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits.Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: miranda@tribnow.

A magical appearance coming to NTCC

Abracadabra! Alakazam! Lumos? You won’t need these words to see magic if you head to the Whatley Center for Performing Arts on June 14.The Mirz Tour “Flashes of Magic’’ will be at the Whatley Center at 7 p.m. this Friday. Zak Mirz is a first-generation Texan, who has been touring since he was 18.

Crime & Courts

May 31• Sammatha Litchfield, 34 of Mount Pleasant, was arrested for ORDER OF CONFINEMENT • Tonnie Summerlin, 54 of Mount Pleasant, was arrested for ORDER OF CONFINEMENT• April Ivory, 50 of Pittsburg, was arrested for ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY MEMBERJune 3• John R. Gipson, 43 of Mt.

For Love of Quail

It’s been a while since quail managers across Texas have had much to chatter about, but hopes are high good things may be ahead for the iconic game birds well known for their signature trills.Much welcomed news surfaced in late May. That’s when quail researchers and scientists got word the U.S.