The Mount Pleasant Public Library will close early today, Tuesday, October 14th, at 5:00 p.m. due to unforeseen circumstances. As a result, the library board meeting originally scheduled for 6:00 […]

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at approximately 5:44 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported accident near 1277 Franklin Avenue. Authorities determined that Christopher Wiggins of Viola, […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a health alert warning consumers about several brands of ground cinnamon that have been recalled due to the presence of lead. […]

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Mount Pleasant Community School District reported a drop in certified enrollment for the 2025–26 school year during Monday’s school board meeting. Superintendent Henriksen said the district’s […]

The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m. at the Henry County Heritage Center.  The public is invited and encouraged […]

Fifth graders from Van Allen Elementary were recognized at Monday night’s Mount Pleasant School Board meeting for their leadership and Panther Pride.  Teachers introduced the group of students, explaining how […]

A public hearing was held Monday evening at the start of the Mount Pleasant Community School Board meeting regarding the estimated costs, specifications, and proposed plans for the demolition of […]