News

Invasion of Bingo Bugs hits Mount Pleasant soon

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Soon they’ll be almost everywhere. They’ll be in the display ads. They’ll be in the classified ads. They’ll even be in the news. They’ll be in your home. They can’t be stopped. They want to cause you ... loads of fun.

New council members take the oath

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On May 13, three newly-elected council members took their oath and seats at the Mount Pleasant City Council meeting Monday evening. Kelly Redfearn took Place 4, Carl Hinton took Place 1, and Jonathan Hageman took Place 5 on the city council seats.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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American Legion The American Legion (Jessup — Reed) Post #210 of Mount Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at Herschel’s Restaurant in Mount Pleasant starting at 7 p.m. Come early for food and fellowship.

Moving season is here! Tips on hiring a mover you can trust

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April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? Moving trucks! May is National Month, and that means it’s the beginning of the busiest moving season of the year. Whether it is graduating from high school or college, starting a new job, or receiving that highly anticipated acceptance letter, BBB reminds consumers to choose their mover wisely.

Fifty-nineth Miss Mount Vernon Pageant successful

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Seven received crowns and three earned scholarships on the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Miss Mount Vernon Pageant May 4. Contestants in “A Night in a Galaxy Far, Far Away” were supported by a sellout crowd at the MTV Oasis Fellowship church.

Election held

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Residents turned in their ballots and made their voices heard during the uniform election, which was held Saturday. Mount Pleasant City Council Place 3 Seth Alexander - 513 Jonathan Hageman 682 Place 4 Kelly Redfearn - 750 Tim Dale - 455 Place 5 Carl Hinton - 771 Henry Chappell - 426 NTCC Board Kerry Wootten - 1,245 Lance Walsh - 362 Harts Bluff ISD Board Alex Ortega - 189 J.