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Tribune, Gazette, Bee consolidate offices

The office of the Mount Pleasant Tribune has been relocated to 411 W. Ferguson Road in Mount Pleasant as of Friday, May 1. The Tribune will share office space with The Pittsburg Gazette and Steel Country Bee at this location.
Kianna Mickens with her Gold Seal piece, Happy Birthday Courtesy photo

Kianna Mickens with her Gold Seal piece, Happy Birthday Courtesy photo

MPHS art students earn state medals and a prestigious Gold Seal award

Six Mount Pleasant High School students advanced to the state level of the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) with five earning state medals for their work, and one receiving the prestigious Gold Seal award.
Crowd enjoys live music at the 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Crowd enjoys live music at the 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Hundreds attend 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo

On May 2, Mount Pleasant celebrated its 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo event. Located at the Mount Pleasant Fairgrounds, the day was filled with live music, carnival rides, authentic Mexican cuisine, Traditional Mayan Dancers, and family- friendly activities.
When should you start cancer screenings?

When should you start cancer screenings?

When should you start cancer screenings?

You do not have to guess when to start cancer screenings. The right time depends on your age, your health history, your family history and other risk factors. A primary care provider can help you understand which screenings may be right for you and when to take the next step.

Crime & Courts

April 27, 2026• There are 167 inmates in jail with 145 males and 22 females. Since 04/24/2026 the following have been booked into the jail,• Aniyah R. Alexander, 21 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on a Smith County warrant for Criminal Mischief, and 2 Class C warrants.• Joseph Coulter, 50 of Mt.

Mt. Pleasant Junior High School 5th Six Weeks All “A” Honor Roll

7th GradeMcKenzie Beltran, Juan Carrillo Jr, Sebastian Cates, Nicholai Crabtree, Shane Dimon, Thatcher Drange, Belle Erickstad, Lylee Gallardo, Leeanna Garrett, Maggie Godfrey, Keaton Hein, Benjamin Hernandez Chavez, Jake Jones, Anna Kham, Calvin Krumrie, Ryder Loewen, Landon Lopez, Ruben Martinez...

Wallace Middle School 5th Six Weeks All “A” Honor Roll

5th GradeKainan Abrego, Josiah Adame, Isabel Agundiz, Quatia Anderson, Austin Bedolla, Ruth Bernardino, Camila Cates, Ivan Cervantes, Adalyn De La Cruz, Kimberly Diaz, Callie Dimon, Zalea Dunlap, Abigail Dyer, Emiliano Enciso, Laura Ethridge, Ezra Evans, Melanie Ferretiz, Sherlyn Flores, Leonardo...