Shop smarter in the New Year with these tips

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Free GED, ESL classes start Jan. 22

The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College is accepting new and returning students for its GED (General Educational Development) and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs.

Commissioners approve plan to install fire alarm system

Zac Blount from Advance Alarm Electronics spoke to Titus County Commissioners regarding a fire alarm system and plan for the courthouse annex during a Dec. 21 special meeting. The plan was originally approved by commissioners on Nov. 28, 2022.

Devils’ double

The trip from Chapel Hill to Tenaha High School is approximately two hours. For the last two years, the Devils have made the trek and returned with a shiny trophy.

NTCC board holds December meeting, continues with ‘Destination 2025’ plan

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. Shirley Dickerson, Chief Appraiser with the Titus County Appraisal District, addressed the board for public comment.

LIBRARY CORNER

Happy New Year from the staff at the library! 2023 was a great year in the library and we are looking forward to an even better 2024. The Library Reads list has more book recommendations for the month of January, including Everyone on the Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson.

Weekly Roadwork Report Dec. 31 – Jan. 6

Camp County • US271-FromFM3417toSL179,resurfacingroad Cass County • SH8–AtSulphurRiver,replacingbridges Morris County • I-30–EastboundatExit178,US259,ramprehabilitation, lane closure Titus County • US271–AtDicksonCreek,BigSloughCreek,White Oak Creek & White Oak Creek Relief, replacing...

Arrests

There are 133 inmates in jail with 115 males and 18 females. Since Dec. 28, the following have been booked into the jail: Dec. 28 • SandyPadilla,27ofMt. Pleasant, was arrested on warrants for Money Laundering, and Manufacture/ Delivery of a Controlled Substance. • RodneyD.

ONGOING

American Legion The American Legion (Jessup — Reed) Post #210 of Mount Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at Herschel’s Restaurant in Mount Pleasant starting at 7 p.m. Come early for food and fellowship. All veterans are welcome. JAN. 13 MLK Commemorative Celebration an.

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

Monday, Jan. 1 • MPISDclosedfor winter break Tuesday, Jan. 2 • MPISDclosedfor winter break • Basketball-MPHS Boys Freshmen, JV, & Varsity @ Hallsville (away), 5:00 p.m. • MPHSGirlsJV2, JV1, & Varsity vs. Hallsville (home), 5:00 p.m. • Soccer-MPHS Boys JV2, JV, & Varsity @ Boyd (away), 4:15 p.