Mt. Vernon Assistant chief of police Ed Evatt has officially retired. This news comes just days after Chief of Police Dave Hubert’s retirement was announced by 911 dispatch in an end-of-watch broadcast.
Missouri’s August 4 primary election has come and passed, with Missourians turning down multiple large-scale, Republican-backed initiatives at the ballot box.
Published by graphics on Fri, 08/07/2026 - 10:56am
Longtime Mt. Vernon Chief of Police Dave Hubert attended his final board of aldermen meeting as chief on July 28 and was honored for his years of service to the local community.
The Mt. Vernon school board focused on preparations for the coming school year, looking at finances, personnel, and ongoing construction at its July 16 meeting.
The Verona Board of Education has taken a stand opposing Amendment 5 in the upcoming Aug. 4 election. The board warned patrons that tax reform promised by the Republican-dominated General Assembly that advanced the measure will negatively impact local schools.
Published by graphics on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 11:49am
Around two dozen people gathered on July 21 to hold a visible protest against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) at South Kyler and Hwy. 60 in Monett. The protestors held signs, honked horns, and invited responses from passing motorists from 5-8 p.m.
