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Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run accident

A Titus County man is now in custody charged in connection with the hit-and-run accident that result...

Couple laid to rest in joint service

Funeral services for Charles “Chuck” and Sarah Johns were held Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at the ...

Superintendent's contract extended

In addition to hiring John Huffstetler as the new athletic director, Pittsburg ISD board of trustees...

Two candidates interviewed following resignation of county treasurer

Two candidates are now set to be interviewed Friday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. for the position of Morris C...

Cayo named CEO of two local health facilities

Guy B. Cayo has been named chief executive officer for UT Health Quitman, effective immediately. Ca...

City provides statement after grand-jury indictment of former manager

  A Titus County grand jury has indicted former Mount Pleasant City Manager Ed Thatcher in con...

Arrest made in connection with two 2023 deaths

A Mount Pleasant man is now in custody following a lengthy investigation surrounding the drug-relate...

MPHS senior’s drawing to be displayed at the United States Capitol

MPHS senior, Josue Vega, won the TX01 District Congressional Art Contest on Sunday, December 8 at Th...

Mount Pleasant High School celebrates fall graduates

Mount Pleasant High School held a fall graduation ceremony in the MPHS Auditorium Dec. 18, 2024. In ...

Search for next NTCC president starts Jan. 6

Northeast Texas Community College will soon begin the search for its sixth president. Board Chairman...

UT Health Carthage Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, UT Health Pittsbu...

NTCC honors employees at luncheon

NTCC held its annual Employee Christmas Party and Service Awards/Retirement Luncheon Dec. 6, 2024 at...

NTCC adds second officer to new campus police department

The Northeast Texas Community College Police Department officially added its second commissioned off...

Juneteenth Saturday Celebration organizers move event to new location

First held in downtown Mount Pleasant in 2019, the 2023 Juneteenth Saturday Celebration will continu...

Hall of Fame inductees to be honored

Mount Pleasant ISD has announced the Athletic Hall of Fame honorees for 2021. They include: Jackie ...

Loaded weapon removed from school property

While school officials at Hughes Springs ISD continue to mitigate risks due to rising cases of COVID...

Titus County man arrested after threating to kill local officials

Several elected officials are undoubtedly breathing a sigh of relief after deputies for the Titus Co...

Information needed after four local boil notices issued

Currently, residents in the cities of Omaha, Daingerfield and Lone Star as well as customers for the...

Stolen property still missing following arrests

A Stihl farm boss chainsaw and three compound bows are still missing after the Camp County Sheriff&r...

Local coach accepts new post

After seven years as a Rebel, Lance Connot is now a Bear—a Brownsboro Bear that is....