Prayer works

If you have lived any length of time on earth, you have heard about and, more importantly, pray. For those of us who attend church and practice our faith, we know prayer doesn’t always stop the storm, but it can calm your heart.

Dickie Morrow Body Shop

For free estimates, quality repairs and professional service, go see the experts at Dickie Morrow Body Shop.“It’s not enough to promise a high quality vehicle repair … it’s about delivering one — and standing behind it,” said Dickie Morrow.

November is “Thank a Business” Month

MarketplaceIssuesAs November unfolds, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) invites consumers across East Texas and beyond to show appreciation for local businesses marking their place in the community.

Mount Pleasant Police make arrest in ongoing child sex assault case

On Thursday, October 23, the Mount Pleasant Police Department put a suspect in a child sexual assault investigation behind bars.According to MPPD, it was on October 18 that they were notified of a report that involved the sexual assault of a child.

Talco VFD awarded grant for new truck from Texas A&M Forest Service

The Talco Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) will be getting a brand new large brush truck after being awarded a grant from Texas A&M Forest Service. This comes after they have been on the list for this grant since January 2013.

The Euterpean Club holds meeting

The Euterpean Club of Mt. Pleasant and our special guests, The Junior Delphian Club, and Rev. Leigh Ann Min, gathered in the Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church on October 16th at 3:45 PM to celebrate the music of “ Broadway and Movie Music Stars”.Barbara P.

Arrests

October 28, 2025There are 162 inmates in jail with 138 males and 24 females. Since 10/24/2025 the following have been booked into the jail,• JessicaR.Brown39 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Theft, and Possession of Marihuana.• ClarenceD.Eaton,53 of Mt.

You’re the newspaper guy

“Every bad situation will have something positive to offer if you look for it. Even a broken clock has the right time twice a day.”— Author unknown.Next, I noticed the day’s cash box receipts shrank on game nights. Deposits dwindled.