Published by education on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 6:00am
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office participated in the national Click It or Ticket mobilization conducted May 20-June 2. During the enforcement effort, deputies issued a total of three tickets including two for suspended licenses and one for uninsured motorists.
Published by education on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 6:00am
Mt. Vernon Community Garden, a group of seven gardening enthusiasts, is celebrating their official ground breaking. The garden plot is located at the intersection of East Seneker Street and South Woodlawn on land provided by the city of Mt. Vernon.
Published by education on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 6:00am
The 2019 Lawrence County Relay for Life event is all set for its annual go round. The cancer-fighting fundraiser will be held from 6-10 p.m., Saturday, June 8, on the square in Mt. Vernon.
Published by education on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 6:00am
Silgan Containers, a metal food-packaging manufacturer, is closing its location in Mt. Vernon. Vince Gochenauer, plant manager at the Mt. Vernon location, confirmed the plant’s closure, but declined to provide any further information.
Published by education on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 6:00am
Work on the I-44 Project Bridge Rebuild is scheduled to start the week of June 10 when contractor crews close Railroad Drive (County Road 1147) and Lawrence County Route H between the ramps at I-44 in Mt. Vernon, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
