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The 2025-2026 MPHS Tiger Dolls Courtesy Photo

The 2025-2026 MPHS Tiger Dolls Courtesy Photo

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Mount Pleasant High School Tiger Dolls win big in virtual showcase

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Mount Pleasant High School Tiger Dolls competed virtually with 31 other schools in the American Dance/Drill Team Virtual Halftime Showcase, submitting videos of a pep rally pom to “Conga” and their halftime high kick routine to “Abracadabra”.
Pictured: Melody Mott—Driver, and NTCC College Liaison for Dual Credit, Emma Mendoza, Ian Mares, Hailey Randall, José Fuentes, and Johnathan Ventura Courtesy Photo

Pictured: Melody Mott—Driver, and NTCC College Liaison for Dual Credit, Emma Mendoza, Ian Mares, Hailey Randall, José Fuentes, and Johnathan Ventura Courtesy Photo

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Five Honors Students present at state meeting

Andrew Yox Ntcc Honors Director
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
On 10 October, five scholars of Honors Northeast presented work at the annual fall meeting of the Walter Prescott Webb Society at the Sheraton Hotel of Georgetown, Texas. The “Webb” is the collegiate auxiliary of the Texas State Historical Association.
Chapel Hill cut the ribbon for their new Ag Building on Oct. 22 Photo courtesy of Christian Bass

Chapel Hill cut the ribbon for their new Ag Building on Oct. 22 Photo courtesy of Christian Bass

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Chapel Hill ISD cuts the ribbon for new Ag Mechanics expansion

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
On Wednesday, October 22, Chapel Hill ISD proudly hosted the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Ag Mechanics Expansion.CHISD said that this beautiful new facility represents growth, opportunity, and hands-on learning for students in agricultural education and career and technical programs.
The 2025 Mount Pleasant High School Homecoming King and Queen, A’Shad Smith and Jazlynn Chism

The 2025 Mount Pleasant High School Homecoming King and Queen, A’Shad Smith and Jazlynn Chism

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MPHS crowns Homecoming Court

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Mount Pleasant High School celebrated Homecoming on Thursday, October 23, a day early due to the threat of inclement weather. The Homecoming King and Queen, Football Sweethearts, and Band Beau and Sweetheart were all crowned during pregame of the Mount Pleasant vs. Jacksonville football game.
The Dancing Umpire visited Mt. Pleasant on Oct. 20

The Dancing Umpire visited Mt. Pleasant on Oct. 20

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Renown Umpire dances through Mount Pleasant

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
On Monday, October 20, a famous Umpire known for his dance moves with the baseball team, the Savannah Bananas, made an appearance at the Mount Pleasant Civic Center.The Dancing Umpire, Vincent Chapman, took the stage at the annual meeting for the Titus County Farm Bureau to deliver a speech.

MPHS football games being moved this week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Due to the potential for severe weather on Friday, Mount Pleasant High School football games are being moved this week: Freshman/JV - 5:00 and 6:30 Wednesday in Jacksonville Varsity - Thursday at 7:30 at Sam Parker Stadium
Music and cheer to celebrate Marshalls’ grand opening in Mount Pleasant

Music and cheer to celebrate Marshalls’ grand opening in Mount Pleasant

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Music and cheer to celebrate Marshalls’ grand opening in Mount Pleasant

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
On Thursday, October 16, the Mount Pleasant High School band, cheer, and colorguard made some noise to celebrate the grand opening of Marshalls in Mount Pleasant.Mount Pleasant Mayor Wesley Lyon made a short speech before the ribbon was cut for the store.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
There are 158 inmates in jail with 136 males and 22 females.Since 10/20/2025 the following have been booked into the jail.October 21, 2025• Zaehya S. Blackstone, 27 of Longview, was arrested on a Gregg County warrant for DWI.• Paulino Mendoza, 21 of Mt.
How your shoes are affecting your feet

How your shoes are affecting your feet

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How your shoes are affecting your feet

Camille Theisen
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
When it comes to foot pain, blisters, calluses, and even falls, one of the most common—and most overlooked—culprits are right under your nose (or more accurately, your toes): your shoes.Footwear isn’t just fashion, it plays a major role in foot health, comfort, and balance.
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