Mount Pleasant News

They arrested James Alexander in connection with the shooting death of a White Oak woman in her home. Officers arrested Alexander Wednesday afternoon at a Longview hotel concerning Kimberly Alexander’s death. Kimberly was his wife. They booked him into the Gregg County Jail on a charge of murder, and they …

Public meeting set for US 82 West Project in Lamar County PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a public meeting with a virtual online option is Tuesday, Jul 25, for a project on US 82 west from the Fannin County/Lamar County line to State Loop 286 …

We seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a recent fraud case. Attached is a photo of the suspect captured on surveillance during the crime. If you have any information that can lead to this individual’s identification, please contact Detective Joe Scott at 903-885-7602.

On Tuesday morning at 10:56, officers responded to a residence burglary in the 10-block of W. Washington. A known suspect had kicked in the victim’s door and assaulted her. There were witnesses to the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and officers could not locate the suspect. At 4:16 Tuesday morning, …

The White Oak Police Department is investigating a Monday shooting death as a possible homicide. They found the body of Kimberly Alexander, 61, in the 100-block of Larkspur Street in White Oak. White Oak Police Chief Terry Roach said it is a normally quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from …

Red River County Commissioners issued a Disaster Declaration for the county and the City of Clarksville at this week’s meeting due to last week’s loss of water service. They needed the declaration to justify funds for the Texas Division of Emergency Management to assist in the problem.

Zane Jones and wife Paola Nunez Linares A North Texas woman, Paola Nunez Linaes, 37, has died after an apparent road rage incident Monday evening. Hurst Police Department responded at approximately 9:18 pm last Monday to the 1400 block of West Hurst Blvd for a report that a woman shot. …

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the University of North Texas can charge out-of-state American citizens higher tuition than undocumented students who live in Texas. The appeals court reversed a federal district court ruling that had blocked the practice.

North and Central Texas An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through 9:00 pm Thursday as temperatures will climb to 95-109 degrees with heat index values near 105-114 degrees. Ensure heat safety by drinking plenty of water and avoiding time outdoors. Know the signs of heat-related illnesses! The heat continues …

According to a Kentucky State Police statement, Simpson County Coroner’s Office pronounced Alan Pound, 62, and Ronnie McEnturff, 61, both of Emory, dead at the crash scene. It occurred Sunday near Bowling Green, KY,  on I-65 just before noon. Mr. Pound was traveling southbound on I-65 in a 1985 pickup …