News

Man charged with Aug. 20 murder of Tammy Jordon

The Mount Pleasant Police Department has charged 28-year-old Courtney Lenard McGill of Mount Pleasant with murder in connection with the Aug. 20 shooting death of Tammy Jordon.

By Carly Scott

Theatre Northeast to perform ‘Killer Halloween’ Oct. 27-29

Theatre Northeast, the student theatre group of Northeast Texas Community College, will present the play “Killer Halloween” by Dennis Snee Oct.

Educator describes new method of engaging students

The Mount Pleasant Lions Club held their regular 12 p.m. meeting on last Thursday at the Mount Pleasant Country Club.

By Carly Scott

Opinion

Mental health task force created for Harvey-affected schools

State Capital Highlights

By Ed Sterling

Writing a story about a classic car leads to thoughts of an old friend

Do you ever pause to consider the, “what if?” You know, taking a little time to reflect on the journey — reviewing the course of events responsible for meeting someone or experiencin

By LEON ALDRIDGE

Abbott, delegation ask Congress for hurricane aid

State Capital Highlights

By Ed Sterling

Sports

Tigers’ backs to the wall after loss to Marshall

This past Friday the Mount Pleasant Tigers faced off against the Marshall Mavericks in what felt like a must-win for the Tigers to keep their playoff hopes alive.

By CODY MORRIS

Lady Tigers get big win over Marshall on Senior Night

The Mount Pleasant Lady Tiger Volleyball team hosted its final home game of the season this past Friday. The Lady Tigers welcomed the Marshall Mavericks on Senior Night.

By CODY MORRIS

Chapel Hill JH falls to Mt. Vernon in district match

Monday night, it was all Mt. Vernon in the junior high volleyball district match up.

By MATT GARRETT

Obituaries

Marie Loyd

Services for Marie Loyd, 78, of Avinger will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Avinger.

J.W. Benton

J.W. Benton, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, TX, passed away on October 14, 2017. He was born on September 19, 1933 in Titus County to Floyd & Georgia (Van-Horn) Benton.

Antwuona K. Crowder

Antwuona K. Crowder passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at East Texas Medical Center, Tyler, Texas at the age of 32.

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