MPJH art students win ribbons at Titus County Fair

Mount Pleasant Junior High students showcased their artistic talent at the 2025 Titus County Fair Art Show, earning numerous awards across multiple divisions. Their creativity, dedication, and craftsmanship were recognized throughout the competition, with several students receiving top honors.

Principles of life

Dante Alighieri (“ Divine Comedy”) stated: “Consider your origins: you were not made to live as brutes, but to follow virtue and knowledge.” I’ve been pondering this quote recently and thinking about the division and violence we are witnessing in our world today.

Government impostor scams:

MarketplaceIssuesIn an era where digital communication makes it easier than ever for scammers to disguise themselves, many Americans continue to fall victim to government impostor scams.

The Spotlight

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Master Gardener Association invites all to Fall Open House

On Saturday, October 18, the Cypress Basin Master Gardeners Association is inviting all of the community to join them at their Fall Open House.The Master Gardeners Association (MGA) has been in Mount Pleasant since 1999. Current President, DeAnn Fitch, says that it started as a very small group.

CHAAMP Volleyball wraps up regular season, eyes Nationals

CHAAMP (Christian Homeschool Athletics Association Mount Pleasant) varsity volleyball team closed out their final week of regular play 3-0.On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Hawks traveled to Longview to face East Texas Homeschool Sports (ETHS).

MPHS campus restaurant, The Tiger Den, opens for business

The Tiger Den, the Mount Pleasant High School campus restaurant, is opening for business! The Tiger Den will open this year on Wednesday, October 15.

Mount Pleasant Army Recruitment Office joins Chamber with ribbon cutting

A red ribbon was snipped on Tuesday, September 30, marking the day that the Mount Pleasant Army Recruitment Office officially joined the Chamber of Commerce.Though this particular recruitment office has been here for a number of years already, this is a first for them.