Mount Pleasant News

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night, September 29. Police say a shooting killed Kendrick Roquemore in the 1500 block of E 15th Street. A teenager is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting. They think it was domestic and could be …

Due to a major accident that occurred Friday morning in the 2900 block of Lamar Avenue at Applebee’s, the pedestrian hit by a car has died of his injuries. He passed away Sunday morning at Paris Regional Health. Police notified the next of kin but are withholding his name from …

Bond is $150,000 for a man arrested by Choctaw County Deputies for robbery, assault, and threatening acts of violence. Court documents show that 32-year-old John Knight of Boswell bashed his neighbor’s head into a gravel driveway, took two cell phones, and threatened to kill him and burn his house down.

Idabel Police responded to a home for domestic violence and found a man inside the house and armed. Mutual aid arrived from state troopers and Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police. After several hours of negotiation with the suspect, he entered a vehicle and tried to drive away from the scene, moving …

Stock photoA fire reported shortly after 5:00 Monday morning in Hawkins destroyed the Venice Pizza House restaurant and a vacant building next door. Wood County Fire Marshal Tully Davidson said there were no injuries. They have not determined the cause of the blaze, but the restaurant owner claimed the vacant …

Latasha Charlette Fountain Titus County arrested 37-year-old Latasha Charlette Fountain of Mt Vernon on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. They also charged her on a Bowie County warrant for violating her probation for Forgery of a Financial Instrument and three misdemeanors. She remains in jail.

As fall brings less daylight, TxDOT urges drivers to be extra vigilant about protecting pedestrians AUSTIN — Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see and safely avoid pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022. That’s why TxDOT …

Christopher Basham An officer stopped a vehicle known to be occupied by Christopher Basham in the 300 block of NW 9th Sunday afternoon at 1:06. Basham gave a false name, denying that he was Basham, and fled on the officer who caught him in the 700 block of W. Kaufman. …

AUSTIN – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved historic funding for Texas ports that will help increase trade, improve safety, and provide a more robust supply chain. The funding comes from a bill passed in this year’s 88th Legislative Session, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. The Commission approved $200 million, the …

A Main Street District property Before and After successfully applying for a Grant Façade from the City of Mount Pleasant/Main Street Advisory Committee.   A Main Street District property Before and After successfully applying for a Grant Façade from the City of Mount Pleasant/Main Street Advisory Committee. One of Mount …