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Adam Biegler Courtesy Photo

Adam Biegler Courtesy Photo

Biegler Earns National Academic All-American Honor

Adam Biegler has been named an Academic All-American by the National Speech and Debate Association, a prestigious recognition awarded to students who demonstrate excellence both in the classroom and in competitive speech and debate.
E.C. Brice Elementary School Principal, Amanda Jones Courtesy Photo

E.C. Brice Elementary School Principal, Amanda Jones Courtesy Photo

E.C. Brice Elementary School Principal named TEPSAN of the Year

Amanda Jones, Principal of E.C. Brice Elementary in Mount Pleasant ISD, has been named the 2026 Region 8 TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA).
Mount Pleasant High School Varsity Winter Guard

Mount Pleasant High School Varsity Winter Guard

Mount Pleasant High School Winter Guards win first competition

Three Mount Pleasant High School Winter Guard teams traveled to Prairiland High School for their first Winter Guard competition of the season, the Four States Performing Arts Association contest, on Friday, January 30.
This is God

This is God

This is God

Street ministry is a lot like opening a box of Cracker Jacks. You never know what you’re going to get, something heartbreaking, something hilarious, or something so holy you just stand there blinking like, “Lord… was that You?” (Spoiler: yes. It was.
How to Avoid Fraudulent Contractors

How to Avoid Fraudulent Contractors

How to Avoid Fraudulent Contractors

Storm season is right around the corner, and East Texans know all too well how quickly severe weather can strike.
Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

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.
Jaquavion Veasley

Jaquavion Veasley

Narcotics distributor found guilty

In January 2023, the Mount Pleasant Police Department Narcotics detectives launched an investigation into Jaquavion Veasley (36), of Mount Pleasant, for the Distribution of Narcotics (fentanyl). In March 2023, MPPD Narcotics detectives responded to a fentanyl-related death.
Dr. Brian Allgaier cuts the ribbon signifying the opening of CHRISTUS Health’s new emergency care center.

Dr. Brian Allgaier cuts the ribbon signifying the opening of CHRISTUS Health’s new emergency care center.

CHRISTUS Health hosts ribbon cutting for new emergency care center

CHRISTUS Health held a ribbon cutting and blessing on Feb. 9 at the new facility located at 130 Tankersley Road. At the ceremony, CHRISTUS celebrated the opening of its new emergency care center, which is only a third of what the new location plans to offer.
Two family-friendly shows coming to the Whatley Center

Two family-friendly shows coming to the Whatley Center

Two family-friendly shows coming to the Whatley Center

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will host two exciting live performances in early February, offering entertainment for audiences of all ages.First up is Bill Blagg’s Family Magic on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2:30 p.m.