Mount Pleasant News

Seconds count during an emergency, and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department is using a high-tech tool that not only helps save time but could also save lives.

A Mt. Pleasant man remained jailed Wednesday after his arrest for nearly running over the owner of a hay rake he was trying to steal, authorities said.

A Mt. Pleasant citizens' board is hoping city commissioners adopt an animal registration program to combat dogs running loose in the city.

Princeton Harlan, the former Mt. Pleasant High School star quarterback who pleaded guilty in March to facilitation of child rape as part of a plea deal to get probation instead of jail, was arrested Monday afternoon for allegedly violating the terms of that probation.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program is holding a Volunteer Certification class for anyone interested in helping Medicare beneficiaries understand and access their Medicare and related health insurance benefits.

With all its expenses - now including the renovation of Central High School and a countywide raise - hashed out, the Maury County Budget Committee is considering a property tax increase to bring in revenue.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department has a new resource to help address the city's domestic violence issues - a problem state crime data indicates is rising in the small town.

Maury County, the cities of Spring Hill, Mt. Pleasant and Columbia offices will all be closed.

A Mt. Pleasant commissioner said he had clearance for a $7,000 purchase on the town's dime, but the city manager countered that she did not approve the authorization.