Lawrence County Record

The oldest building in the Mt. Vernon School District, above, was originally built for use as an industrial arts and music facility. However, the last time the building was used for educational purposes was in the 1990s, when the old stone structure began its deterioration. (Photo by Tressie Casey)

Thu, 10/04/2018 - 8:00am

Restore or raze?

Demolition may be best choice for dilapidated rock building at Mt. Vernon Middle School

Miller head volleyball coach is pictured surrounded by current and former Lady Cardinals after winning her 200th match as the head coach at Miller

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:44am

Landers wins 200th as Miller volleyball coach

On Tuesday, Sept. 18, the Miller Lady Cardinals volleyball team got a big win over Verona, 25-9 and 25-13.

Senator Claire McCaskill speaks with Mt. Vernon resident Randee Stemmons, one of about 75 people who came out to hear her speak last week. (Photo by Steve Chapman)

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:40am

McCaskill packs Keen Bean for campaign stop

Running for reelection, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, Missouri, stopped in at the Keen Bean in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday. Sept.

Surrounded by their fans, the Mt’neers hoist the Poss Jackson Bell Bowl Trophy in the air, following Mt. Vernon’s lopsided 28-0 victory over the hosting Houn’ Dawgs in Aurora, Friday night. See full story on page 5. (Photo by Steve Chapman)

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:35am

Shutout! Mt’neers hose Houn’s

The Mt. Vernon Mt’neers defeated their longtime rivals, the Aurora Houn’ Dawgs in the 2018 Bell Bowl game at Aurora’s Kelley Field on Friday, Sept. 21. The victory was Mt.