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Where do we find peace?

Where do we find peace?

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Where do we find peace?

Debby Efurd
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
O ur world is in a real pickle. Wars, rumors of wars, global conflict, rising crime, protests, arguments … I could go on and on. People everywhere are restless, irritable and discontent.
Mid-year business tune-up: Steps to finish strong in 2025

Mid-year business tune-up: Steps to finish strong in 2025

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Mid-year business tune-up: Steps to finish strong in 2025

Mechele Mills
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
As we move into the second half of 2025, many business owners find themselves caught between reflection and momentum. Mid-year is more than a calendar checkpoint—it’s a strategic opportunity to revisit goals, assess performance, and set a stronger course for the remainder of the year.
Dickie Morrow Body Shop

Dickie Morrow Body Shop

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Dickie Morrow Body Shop

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
For free estimates, quality repairs and professional service, go see the experts at Dickie Morrow Body Shop.“It’s not enough to promise a high quality vehicle repair … it’s about delivering one — and standing behind it,” said Dickie Morrow.
Summer II classes start July 14th

Summer II classes start July 14th

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Summer II classes start July 14th

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Don’t miss out on your last chance to take classes this summer! The second 5-week summer II session starts July 14th. Summer classes are a great opportunity to pick up an extra course and be one step closer to your degree.Most current students can self-enroll online at myeagle.ntcc.
The 2025-2026 Mount Pleasant High School Colorguard officers and newly selected members of the Northwestern State University Colorguard, The Demon Heat, (L to R) Lieutenant Aaliyah Gholston, Lieutenant Karyme Sanchez, Lieutenant Valeria Bello, Co-Captain Andrea Garcia, Captain Esmeralda Perez, Co-Captain Sofia Estrada, Lieutenant Emily Ortiz

The 2025-2026 Mount Pleasant High School Colorguard officers and newly selected members of the Northwestern State University Colorguard, The Demon Heat, (L to R) Lieutenant Aaliyah Gholston, Lieutenant Karyme Sanchez, Lieutenant Valeria Bello, Co-Captain Andrea Garcia, Captain Esmeralda Perez, Co-Captain Sofia Estrada, Lieutenant Emily Ortiz

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Mount Pleasant High School Colorguard officers win awards, scholarships at camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Mount Pleasant High School Colorguard Director, Marty Newman, took his 2025-2026 officers to camp at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. from June 15-18. The camp featured fundamental training in flag, rifle, sabre, and dance.
Mount Pleasant Tribune welcomes new Ad Rep

Mount Pleasant Tribune welcomes new Ad Rep

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Mount Pleasant Tribune welcomes new Ad Rep

Adam Tanner
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Mount Pleasant Tribune is welcoming a new Ad Representative. Adam Tanner joined the newspaper and has already hit the ground running.Tanner was raised in Northeast Arkansas and went to Arkansas State University, where he got a business degree.
Hot summer fun with Hearts and Hands of Northeast Texas

Hot summer fun with Hearts and Hands of Northeast Texas

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Hot summer fun with Hearts and Hands of Northeast Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
It was a blistering afternoon on Saturday, June 28, but that didn’t stop the Hearts and Hands of Northeast Texas from putting on their Summer Fun party for people of all ages with special needs.The day was filled with free barbecue, a cornhole tournament, watermelon, a dunking booth, and more.
Steve Braithwaite offered free rides while the Big Banana Car was in town

Steve Braithwaite offered free rides while the Big Banana Car was in town

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Going bananas: a very big, very yellow car brings smiles to Northeast Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
If you thought you saw a giant banana going down the road in Mount Pleasant last week, you’re not crazy. The Big Banana Car made an appearance in Titus County and many residents even got to have free rides on this bizarre car that has a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Pictured (from left): Fredia Thomas, NTCC Director of Adult Education; Carol Vandiver, Adult Education Instructional Coordinator; Maria Gomez, Adult Education Assistant; Sally Knight, TEAMS Data Coordinator; and Billi Jo Thomas, Associate Dean of Outreach Services. COURTESY PHOTO

Pictured (from left): Fredia Thomas, NTCC Director of Adult Education; Carol Vandiver, Adult Education Instructional Coordinator; Maria Gomez, Adult Education Assistant; Sally Knight, TEAMS Data Coordinator; and Billi Jo Thomas, Associate Dean of Outreach Services. COURTESY PHOTO

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Adult Education receives $10,000 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education and Literacy Program (NTCC AEL) a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy. The funds are a part of a record-setting, one-day donation in the Foundation’s history of more than $13.
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