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Helen Thompson
Friday, January 26, 2024
This is my swan song. The past 11 years have been amazing, as I’ve had the privilege to work with a fabulous staff and also have gotten to know hundreds of people in the community. I’ll be retiring at the end of the month, but you are in great hands.

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Arrests

News Staff
Friday, January 26, 2024
There are 142 inmates in ajil with 123 males and 19 females. Since Jan. 22 the following have been booked into the jail: • CatrinaN.Sanderson,35of Mt. Vernon, was arrested for 3 Class C warrants. • GlennH.Davis,40ofShreveport, La., was arrested for DWI 3rd or More. • CharlesSosa,65ofWaterloo, Ny.
When joy comes rattling in

When joy comes rattling in

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When joy comes rattling in

Pam Kumpe
Friday, January 26, 2024
The couple needed gas for their car, an old clunker with plastic taped on every side window. The bumper was rusty, and the engine rattled; the clanking sound seemed like giant wind chimes banging under the hood. Sometimes, they’re homeless; other times, they find a place to live for a season.
Lane Olson of Mineola caught his 13.26 pound Legacy Lunker using an umbrella rig. (Courtesy Photo)

Lane Olson of Mineola caught his 13.26 pound Legacy Lunker using an umbrella rig. (Courtesy Photo)

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Outdoors Briefs

News Staff
Friday, January 26, 2024
Lake O.H. Ivie cranked out a pair of Legacy Class ShareLunkers on the afternoon January 22, including a 13.26 pounder caught by Lane Olson and a 14.75 pounder landed by Bobby Walden. Both anglers are from Mineola. The two fish were caught during a magical window less than two hours apart.
The author’s old MacBook Pro laptop has survived multiple trips to the wilds of the Amazon Rainforest and to some of Mexico’s finest bass lakes. With a swollen battery, busted keyboard and obsolete operating system, the PC is limping on its last leg and way past due for a replacement. (Photo by Matt Williams)

The author’s old MacBook Pro laptop has survived multiple trips to the wilds of the Amazon Rainforest and to some of Mexico’s finest bass lakes. With a swollen battery, busted keyboard and obsolete operating system, the PC is limping on its last leg and way past due for a replacement. (Photo by Matt Williams)

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This Ol’ Mac

News Staff
Friday, January 26, 2024
Outdoors Writer Nothing lasts forever in the rat race called life. Today, I’m parting ways with a very ol’ friend. We’ve traversed lots of turf over the years and told a wealth of stories together — my trusty MacBook Pro and me. But things just aren’t what they used to be.
MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

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MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, January 26, 2024
Monday, Jan. 29 • CDCtrainingfor new volunteers, 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 • Brice2ndgrade music program, 5:30 p.m. • Basketball-MPHS Girls JV2, JV1 & Varsity vs. Texas High (home), 5:00 p.m. • MPHSBoys9th,JV & Varsity @ Texas High (away), 5:00 p.m. • Soccer-MPHSGirls JV & Varsity vs.
(L to R) Vivian Fowler Principal Carrie McMinn, Annie Sims Assistant Principal Lexi Litke, Annie Sims Principal Jeannie Pat Jaggers COURTESY PHOTO

(L to R) Vivian Fowler Principal Carrie McMinn, Annie Sims Assistant Principal Lexi Litke, Annie Sims Principal Jeannie Pat Jaggers COURTESY PHOTO

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MPISD announces administrative changes

News Staff
Friday, January 26, 2024
Two MPISD campuses will have new leadership for the spring semester as MPISD announces campus administrative changes. Carrie McMinn has assumed the role of Principal of Vivian Fowler Elementary School. McMinn is a graduate of Texas Tech University and earned a master’s degree from Stephen F.
Thurman’s Pro-Med Pharmacy was named Business of the Year at the Mount Pleasant - Titus County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. TRIBUNE PHOTOS / MIRANDA OGLESBY

Thurman’s Pro-Med Pharmacy was named Business of the Year at the Mount Pleasant - Titus County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. TRIBUNE PHOTOS / MIRANDA OGLESBY

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Chamber holds annual banquet

News Staff
Friday, January 26, 2024
The Mount Pleasant-Titus County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet, celebrating its members and their service to the community. For more photos, see page 2.
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