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Three officers were awarded for their life-saving actions during the Cici’s incident on April 10

Three officers were awarded for their life-saving actions during the Cici’s incident on April 10

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Mount Pleasant officers recognized for life-saving action

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
During a city council meeting for Mount Pleasant, three police officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department were presented with the Lifesaving Award and mentions of the Meritorious Service Awards.
The morning Sister Claudie Mae claimed her pew

The morning Sister Claudie Mae claimed her pew

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The morning Sister Claudie Mae claimed her pew

Leon Aldridge
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I have prepared a place for you ... just not this pew.” — The understood 11th Commandment------“Saw in the newspaper where one of those big mega churches is selling reserved seats for the Sunday sermon.”“That’s one way to stimulate conversation at the morning coffee shop gathering,” I thought.
MPISD staff members are greeted by the MPHS Tiger Dolls as they enter the auditorium.

MPISD staff members are greeted by the MPHS Tiger Dolls as they enter the auditorium.

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MPISD holds Convocation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Mount Pleasant ISD staff members came together for their annual Convocation Monday, August 11, on the Mount Pleasant High School campus, marking the official start to the new school year.
MPHS summer graduate Preslee Landrum (right) and MPHS Principal Jason Adams

MPHS summer graduate Preslee Landrum (right) and MPHS Principal Jason Adams

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Mount Pleasant High School celebrates summer graduates

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Mount Pleasant High School celebrates summer graduates Mount Pleasant High School held a summer graduation ceremony in the MPHS auditorium on Thursday, August 7 at 10:00 a.m.
(L to R) MPISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Craig Bailey, and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Dustin Cook

(L to R) MPISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Craig Bailey, and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Dustin Cook

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Mount Pleasant ISD names new Assistant Superintendents

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Two Mount Pleasant ISD administrators were recently named Assistant Superintendents. Dustin Cook is now the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Craig Bailey has been named Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.Cook has been with MPISD for 23 years.
CDC new teachers (L to R) Mekenzie Lowden (PreK) and Rosario Salazar (PreK)

CDC new teachers (L to R) Mekenzie Lowden (PreK) and Rosario Salazar (PreK)

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Mount Pleasant ISD welcomes new teachers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Mount Pleasant ISD welcomed its new teachers with New Teacher Orientation on August 5-7 at the MPISD Administration Building.
Real power

Real power

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Real power

Debby Efurd
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
he longer I’m on this earth, the more celebrities I grew up with pass away, and there have been many recently. Each passing brings back memories, be it good or bad, of the time I followed those celebrities perform or compete.
Imposter scam targets retail stores with sophisticated tactics

Imposter scam targets retail stores with sophisticated tactics

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Imposter scam targets retail stores with sophisticated tactics

Mechele Mills
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Retail businesses, beware: A new variation of the imposter scam is making the rounds, and it’s very convincing. This scam doesn’t rely on phishing emails or obvious threats, it uses conversation, trust, and insider knowledge to trick employees into handing over valuable gift card information.
“The Swashbuckling Bandit King”

“The Swashbuckling Bandit King”

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“The Swashbuckling Bandit King”

Bartee Haile
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The unprecedented manhunt entered its fifth week on Aug. 19, 1934 with two of the six escapees from Texas’ Death Row still on the loose.
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