News

Crime & Courts

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Arrests There are 141 inmates in jail with 119 males and 22 females. Since 03/10/2022 the following have been booked into the jail: • Nancy Jackson, 20 of Talco, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Several races headed to runoffs

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A number of statewide races are headed for a May 24 runoff after the votes were tallied in the March 1 primary. Topping the ballot in the Republican races is the contest for attorney general, where incumbent Ken Paxton led the field with 42.7% of votes cast, followed by George P.

Use your financial strategy like GPS

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When you’re driving these days, it’s pretty hard to get lost because your smartphone’s Global Positioning System (GPS) can get you just about anywhere. And as an investor, you can have a similar experience by employing another directional tool – a personalized financial strategy.

New bridal shop open in Mt. Pleasant

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A brand new shop for brides to be and ladies looking for the wow factor in a formal dress has opened up in Mount Pleasant as Marie’s Bridal and owner Danielle Harris looks to provide a warm, stress free, and personal experience for the bride to be and her party while finding her dream dress.

Trinity Baptist Youth lends hands to Hope

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The youth group at Trinity Baptist Church recently visited Hope Ministries to assist with projects around the campus. Over 40 members of the youth group assisted with replacing boards along fence lines, cleaning gutters on 20 apartments, picking up trash, and sweeping sidewalks.

Health, safety remain top priority on spring break

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Whether your children are in elementary school or college, safety is always the top priority. This is especially true during times like spring break. With schools closed, trips planned, and merriment well on its way, experts have released tips to keep loved ones of all ages safe and healthy during this time.

MPHS Electrical Technology students advance to state

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Ten Mount Pleasant High School Electrical Technology students competed in the SkillsUSA District competition on February 25-26 at Texas State Technical College in Waco. All ten advanced to the Texas SkillsUSA State competition in Corpus Christi to be held March 31-April 3, 2022.

MPHS Choir members advance to State

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Twenty-two Mount Pleasant High School Choir members competed at the Regional UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Region 8 on Tuesday, February 22 singing a variety of art and folk songs. Of those, thirteen earned first division ratings and eight MPHS soloists have advanced to the State contest. To qualify for the state solo and ensemble contest, a student must score a “1” on a Class 1 piece, the most difficult to memorize and perform.

Harts Bluff students working for heart health

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Students at Harts Bluff will experience a very special chance to give back to those in need all across the country, as they take to their competition gym this Friday morning to raise money for the American Heart Association.