Published by education on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:01am
Every child under the age of five in the state of Missouri can now receive free books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, thanks to recently passed legislation which is funding the distribution of the books to the children across the state.
Published by education on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:00am
Mt. Vernon Fire Department, with the help of Friestatt Fire and Stotts City Fire District battled a house fire at approximately 8 p.m. on Monday night, Nov. 20. The house, located at 313 W. Blaze St. in Mt. Vernon, belongs to Mary and Stanley Evatt. Mary was home when the fire started.
Published by education on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 11:26am
On Thursday, Nov. 16, the Mt. Vernon School Board presented Anna Barehead with the November MVP Award. Barehead is a special education teacher at Mt. Vernon Elementary School.
When nominating her for MVP, some of her peers said:
Published by education on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 11:23am
A St. Louis man is facing charges of sexual misconduct and enticement of a child after he allegedly exchanged sexualized messages with an underage girl.
Published by education on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 10:26am
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Mt. Vernon High School senior Allyson Burk signed her national letter of intent to continue her academic and softball career at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.
Published by education on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 9:17am
JAG students place 1,000 flags in front of school to honor local veterans
Mt. Vernon High School held a Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 10. Over 1,200 students, local families and residents came out to honor local veterans during the gathering.
