Students honor first responders
There was not a crisis at the First Baptist Church around noon Friday, June 15. Local law enforcement personnel and first responders were asked to arr...
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News
Action on hospital building tabled
An anticipated move to place the old hospital building up for sale by sealed bid...
Sediment a problem for some at Lake Cypress Springs
Problems from sediment from “Frog Creek” has pushed its way down to Frog Creek B...
Students honor first responders
There was not a crisis at the First Baptist Church around noon Friday, June 15. ...
Lunches of Love sign-up under way - Updated
Registration is under way to participate in the Lunches of Love, a children’s su...
Allegations presented to School Board during open forum
Bill Travis speaks to school board members about inequitable practices in funds ...
Middle School Cheerleaders named Top Bananas at UCA camp
The Mount Vernon Middle School Cheerleaders competed in the freshman and under g...
Sports
Safe in a cloud of dust
Kelsey Barron slides safely into home plate between two Delta County players cau...
Features
Library friends sponsor puppet show for kids
The Friends of the Franklin County Library will present a puppet show as part of...
Billings named Teacher of the Year
Robin Billings, a 2002 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, was recently named ...
Tom Standridge named Rotarian of the Year
Tom Standridge was named as the 2017-18 Rotarian of the Year by the Mount Vernon...
Birdhouse painting
In celebration of her recent birthday, Ann Reynold’s family members spent a day ...
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