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Cliff’s Paint & Body Shop:

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
GUARANTEEDFor auto frame repair, auto glass or complete body repair, call the experts at Cliff’s Paint and Body Shop, located at 607 N. Washington in Mount Pleasant.At Cliff’s Paint and Body, they get it right the first time.
Pictured above with Emanuel and his family are, from left to right: David Cole - West Kill Refrigeration Supervisor, Antonio Hernandez - father of Emanuel Hernandez and West Kill Maintenance Supervisor, Roger Brannon - West Kill Plant Manager, Clint Swafford - West Kill Maintenance Supervisor, Chris Nethercutt - West Kill Maintenance Manager, and Sara Donaldson - West and Live Operations HR Manager

Pictured above with Emanuel and his family are, from left to right: David Cole - West Kill Refrigeration Supervisor, Antonio Hernandez - father of Emanuel Hernandez and West Kill Maintenance Supervisor, Roger Brannon - West Kill Plant Manager, Clint Swafford - West Kill Maintenance Supervisor, Chris Nethercutt - West Kill Maintenance Manager, and Sara Donaldson - West and Live Operations HR Manager

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Pilgrim’s Tomorrow Fund Scholarship awarded

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Pilgrim’ s is proud to announce the three recipients of their 2025 Tomorrow Fund Scholarships! The Tomorrow Fund is a scholarship program, available to Pilgrim’s team members as well as their dependents, that provides four years of paid tuition. The recipients are: Mt.
Mary Nell Short, Trustee for the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation presents Ashlynn Gamblin with a $1,000 First Year Teachers Scholarship

Mary Nell Short, Trustee for the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation presents Ashlynn Gamblin with a $1,000 First Year Teachers Scholarship

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Future teachers awarded scholarships

Dave Shabaz Publisher
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Mt. Pleasant-Titus County Retired School Personnel Association met on Monday, May 12, 2025 and awarded three scholarships to graduates wishing to become future teachers.
Debbie Corbell

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Corbell wins Council Place One by a single vote after recount

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
After a recount that took place on Friday, May 9, Debbie Corbell will keep her seat on the Mount Pleasant city council, after battling against her opponent, Trey Baker, and winning by a single vote.The local election took place on Saturday, May 3, and the unofficial results came out at 464 to 463.
Titus County resident Dave Ruff gives high regards to council member Sherry Spruill before her goodbye TRIBUNE PHOTO / NICOLE KIMBALL

Titus County resident Dave Ruff gives high regards to council member Sherry Spruill before her goodbye TRIBUNE PHOTO / NICOLE KIMBALL

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Mount Pleasant Council member bids a fond farewell after six years

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
During a Mount Pleasant city council meeting on Tuesday, May 6, the council convened for their regular session to discuss agenda items. It was also during the meeting that council member in Place Two, Sherry Spruill, said a tearful goodbye.
NTCC leaders pose with their retiring president, Dr. Ron Clinton

NTCC leaders pose with their retiring president, Dr. Ron Clinton

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NTCC bids adieu to Dr. Ron Clinton after eight-year presidency, new president chosen by college board

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
On Thursday, May 8, many gathered in the Whatley Theater lobby at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Ron Clinton, who has served as President of the college for the past eight years.Dr. Clinton has always been very involved with the college.

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Crime & Courts Arrests

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
May 6, 2025• There are 160 inmates in jail with 137 males and 23 females.• Juliana A. Espinoza, 36 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for 8 Class C warrants.• Rashad E. Lee, 42 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Assault of a Pregnant Person and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.e.
(L to R) Secondary Teacher of the Year Ana Muñoz, MPISD Board member Kim Crabb, MPISD Board member Sandy Bible, Elementary Teacher of the Year Leanna Watson COURTESY PHOTO

(L to R) Secondary Teacher of the Year Ana Muñoz, MPISD Board member Kim Crabb, MPISD Board member Sandy Bible, Elementary Teacher of the Year Leanna Watson COURTESY PHOTO

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MPISD District Teachers of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
At their regular meeting on Monday, April 28, the MPISD Board of Trustees congratulated the Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year, chosen by a committee.
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