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U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd. A survey released by the Police Executive Research Forum shows more officers were hired in 2023 than in any of the previous four years. It also notes there were fewer retirements and resignations of officers among the 214 law enforcement agencies that responded. Forum Executive Director Chuck Wexler says departments appear to be turning the corner on hiring but aren't out of the woods yet. Departments saw an exodus of officers after the pandemic and Floyd's 2020 death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

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The Mount Pleasant Fire Department has provided fire protection throughout Titus County for at least 50 years, working alongside volunteer fire departments to battle house fires and respond to car wrecks. That relationship will end in October. Titus County plans to open its own fire department by then, and the Mount Pleasant department won’t be helping the agency.

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KILGORE - Tyler Webb passed for 276 yards and three touchdowns, Chris Robinson led a suffocating defense with a couple of sacks and the Blue team defeated the White team 3-1 on Saturday as Kilgore College capped spring drills with the annual Blue/White Game at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.

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MT. PLEASANT 10, DAYTON 0: RUSK — Jordan Batchelor tossed a no-hitter with six strikeouts and four walks, and the Mount Pleasant Lady Tigers closed out a sweep of a Class 5A bi-district series against Dayton with a 10-0 win.

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U. GROVE 10, L. CHAPEL 0: LAIRD HILL — Peyton Laake tossed a five-inning no-hitter, striking out eight and walking three, and the Union Grove Lions rolled to a 10-0 win over Leverett’s Chapel.

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White Oak brought a 1-0 Class 3A Bi-District playoff series lead to Friday’s game two against Tatum at Spring Hill’s ballpark, and leaned on a fast start to complete the two-game opening round sweep with a 6-1 win.

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