Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Ray Loyd Johnson presents the Mount Vernon Spirit Award to Jerry Smith, Jr. of Gilmer for his 1954 Chevrolet Delux. He picked the vehicle because the spirit of Mount Vernon is to help those in need, and the car needed help.

Calvin Bain, Polly Mason win annual 42 tournament

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Polly Mason and Calvin Bain First time winners Calvin Bain and Polly Mason were the top team of the day long 42 tournament sponsored by the First National Bank as a part of the annual CountryFest celebration.

Fall clean-up through Saturday

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 18 October 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

It is not too late to take advantage of the free disposal of large items and debris in the Fall 4th Quarter Clean-up, which continues through Saturday, October 20

Trick-or-Treat around square set

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Monday, 22 October 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The annual Trick-or-Treat Around the Square has been set for Tuesday, October 30. The event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the downtown Mount Vernon Plaza.

CountryFest fun

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 16:33; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Anthony and Kim Basinger Walker took the grandkids around to see the sights at CountryFest Saturday, October 13.

Hopkins EMS, Anida Reed and Dylan Allen win stew contest

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 21 October 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Winners in the 2018 CountryFest Stew Cook Off A total of 14 pots of stew was cooked for the 34th annual CountryFest Stew Cook Off Contest. The auction of the winning stews earned $1,275 for the sponsoring Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.

Lindley re-elected to Wood County Electric board

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 14 October 2018 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

More than 500 members attended the 80th Annual Meeting of Wood County Electric Cooperative, Inc., (WCEC), Friday afternoon, October 5, at Governor Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman.

Pepper’s Buick dominates annual Car Show awards

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 19 October 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Winners in the 2018 CountryFest Car Show Bill Pepper won Best of Show, plus several other awards, at the 21st annual CountryFest Auto Show on Saturday, October 13 with his 1938 Buick Special.

Romine wins world title from American Paint Horse Association

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 14 October 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Amanda Romine, and her horse Possum, won the world title from the American Paint Horse Association World Show in the limited amateur working cow horse division recently.