Three students complete Professional Driving Academy

The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Three new students recently graduated from the program.

Tips for Happy Holiday Returns

The holiday season is coming to an end and many may be heading back to stores for refunds or exchanges. According to the National Retail Federation, it’s going to be a record return season, predicting up to $966.6 billion in product returns forecasted by the end of the year.

Year in review 2023

Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a two-part review of 2023. See the Dec. 30 edition for part two. Local Bounti holds groundbreaking Local Bounti Corporation, a leading U.S.

Yes, Virginia ...

Editor’s note: A letter to the editor from eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon earned a quick response in the form of an unsigned editorial published Sept. 21, 1897. Veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church wrote the piece that has since become the most reprinted newspaper editorial in history.

Sandra Crane Issing estate gives $300,000 for NTCC endowed scholarships

Sandra Crane Issing estate gives $300,000 for NTCC endowed scholarships

Jerald, Mary Lou Mowery support Whatley Employee Enhancement Fund

Jerald, Mary Lou Mowery support Whatley Employee Enhancement Fund

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

Monday, Dec. 18 • MPISDclosedfor winter break Tuesday, Dec. 26 • MPISDclosedfor winter break Wednesday, Dec. 27 • MPISDclosedfor winter break • Basketball-MPHS Girls Varsity @ Hawkins tournament (away) Thursday, Dec.

LIBRARY CORNER

Merry Christmas from all of us at the library. We hope you are surrounded by those you love, from the babies to the oldies. Library List for January 2024 is already available. Here are a few books you may look forward to reading.

Fun ways to enjoy the start of winter

Winter begins on Dec. 21, and ends on March 19, 2024. Many people lament the arrival of winter, perhaps thinking the colder temperatures and shorter hours of sunlight will compromise their chances to have fun.