Hopkins County Police Academy graduation ceremony held

91¿ì»îÁÖ recently held a graduation ceremony for its Hopkins County Police Academy. Graduating cadets and instructors are pictured: Front row (from left): Lt. Tanner Crump, Brennan Bassham, Daniel McLarry, Alissa Foster, Amy Peacock, Wesley Salters, Charles Duke.† Back row (from left): Justin Findley, Melvin Jackson, Jim Dial, Develon Scott, Director Richard Jones.† Cole Dial is not pictured. 91¿ì»îÁÖ is also accepting applications for an evening academy in New Boston and its traditional police academy on the main campus. Both begin in January 2017.
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Christmas with the Nelsons comes to Whatley Center

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at 91¿ì»îÁÖ will present Christmas with the Nelsons Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, twin sons of Ricky Nelson, Christmas with the Nelsons tells the story of three family Christmases in the lives of America?s Favorite Family- The Nelsons.

?It has become tradition to have a holiday show at the Whatley Center and we are very pleased to bring you Christmas with the Nelsons.
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Evening Police Academy offered in New Boston

91¿ì»îÁÖ is hosting an evening Police Academy (Basic Peace Officer Training) beginning January 9, 2017†at the Elementary School building in New Boston. The training program is 34 weeks and meets from 5:30-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and every second and fourth Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The cost is $1,556 plus books and uniforms. 91¿ì»îÁÖ offers affordable payment plans and this program qualifies for limited grant assistance for eligible students.
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Texas Pioneer Foundation gives $35,000 to 91¿ì»îÁÖ Work Scholarship Program

The 91¿ì»îÁÖ Foundation recently received a $35,000 gift from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. Fred Markham (left), Executive Director of the Texas Pioneer Foundation, is pictured presenting the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Vice President for Advancement. The funds will be used to support the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Work Scholarship Program. The Texas Pioneer Foundation is a private foundation that supports programs that will improve the quality and results of education for all Texas students.
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Aaron Shelby visits 91¿ì»îÁÖ Automotive Program

The Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at 91¿ì»îÁÖ recently enjoyed a visit from Aaron Shelby, grandson of the late Carroll Shelby and Co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Shelby visited with students and faculty and toured the facilities. The Shelby Foundation has been a major supporter of the 91¿ì»îÁÖ program since Carroll Shelby himself took an interest in providing opportunities for students in Northeast Texas.

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Firefighter Academy accepting applications

91¿ì»îÁÖ is now accepting applications for its upcoming Firefighter Academy. The program begins January 9, 2017 and runs through June 30. †Students will meet†Monday†through Thursday†evenings at the Central Fire Station in Mount Pleasant and alternating Saturdays.

The course of study will include†Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HazMat Awareness and HazMat Operations. The cost for the program is $1,664 plus books and personal protective equipment.
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