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The 2026-2027 Tiger Doll Officers and Sergeants: Front row left to right: Junior Lieutenant Leslie Benavides, 1st Lieutenant Pilar Gonzalez, Captain Kenlee Jaggers, Junior Lieutenant Marley Broach. Back row left to right: (not pictured Sergeant Malori Chism), Sergeant Preslee Craig, Head Sergeant Alexis Mata, Sergeant Ella Anderson Courtesy Photo

The 2026-2027 Tiger Doll Officers and Sergeants: Front row left to right: Junior Lieutenant Leslie Benavides, 1st Lieutenant Pilar Gonzalez, Captain Kenlee Jaggers, Junior Lieutenant Marley Broach. Back row left to right: (not pictured Sergeant Malori Chism), Sergeant Preslee Craig, Head Sergeant Alexis Mata, Sergeant Ella Anderson Courtesy Photo

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MPHS Tiger Dolls select new Officers and Sergeants

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The MPHS Tiger Dolls held tryouts for Officer and Sergeant positions on Friday, May 1 in the Tiger Doll room at Mount Pleasant High School.
Chapel Hill DI Goes to Globals

Chapel Hill DI Goes to Globals

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Chapel Hill DI Goes to Globals

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Chapel Hill ISD’s Destination Imagination (DI) program continues to build momentum, turning creativity into competition success as students advance through regional and state contests and now onto the global stage.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
May 4, 2026• There are 170 inmates in jail with 145 males and 25 females. Since 05/01/2026 the following have been booked into the jail,• Damion A. Alvarez, 20 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.• Gerlad D. Chennault, 58 of Broken Bow, OK.
Chapel Hill ISD Honors Graduates Recognized for Excellence

Chapel Hill ISD Honors Graduates Recognized for Excellence

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Chapel Hill ISD Honors Graduates Recognized for Excellence

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Chapel Hill ISD is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 Honors Graduates, a group of students whose dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have set them apart throughout their academic careers.
Smile, and lean into the mystery

Smile, and lean into the mystery

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Smile, and lean into the mystery

Leon Aldridge
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
“Studies reveal the mystery of gifted people often having bad handwriting. It’s because their brain is working faster than their hands.”—That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.------ Put your John Hancock right here,” the nice teller instructed with a practiced smile.

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CHRISTUS Health begins operations at Titus Regional Medical Center

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
CHRISTUS Health is pleased to announce that it has begun operations at Titus Regional Medical Center, marking a new chapter for families, patients, providers and the broader Mount Pleasant community. Effective May 1, the hospital will operate as CHRISTUS Health - Mount Pleasant Hospital.
Ignore it and it’ll go away

Ignore it and it’ll go away

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Ignore it and it’ll go away

Andrew Schroer Redeemer Lutheran Church In Edna
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
If we are talking about your teeth, yep, that’s true. Just totally ignore them, and you have a pretty quick way to rid yourself of a tiresome repetitive responsibility. “She don’t care about us, and always wishin’ that we weren’t so needy all the time? Oh, yeah, we’re outta here!
Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

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Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
For over 60 years, Braddock’s Auto Trim & Tint is a Better Business Bureau accredited local shop that has been providing top quality service to the City of Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas.
Make the Most of National Small Business Week

Make the Most of National Small Business Week

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Make the Most of National Small Business Week

Mechele Mills
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
National Small Business Week takes place May 4-10, 2026, making it he perfect time to celebrate the millions of small businesses that power our economy and strengthen our communities. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the U.S.
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