Published by graphics on Fri, 08/08/2025 - 11:57am
On Friday, July 11, a group of more than 20 Missouri sheriffs formed the Missouri Sheriffs Constitutional Firearms Alliance (MSCFA), “a statewide effort dedicated to safeguarding the constitutional right of law‑abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.” Among them were Jim Arnott, sheriff of Greene
Published by education on Fri, 08/01/2025 - 3:22pm
The City of Mt. Vernon unveiled their new pickleball courts in the Spirit of '76 Park on Thursday, July 24, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The city converted the old volleyball court into a pickleball court, and the middle courts in the tennis courts were also repainted for pickleball.
Published by education on Fri, 08/01/2025 - 3:20pm
Contractors digging to begin construction on a propane fill station at Tractor Supply Co. in Mt. Vernon struck a natural gas line, shutting down the work and requiring emergency personnel and utilities to tend to the matter. The line area was marked but only as “suggested,” said Mt.
Published by education on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 11:15am
A Mt. Vernon woman pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday, July 21, to two felony charges in a wife fraud scheme in which she and others defrauded the Missouri State Lottery.
Published by education on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 10:54am
The Aurora Park Board held their third annual Touch a Truck event in Oak Park on Saturday, July 19. Visitors to the event had the chance to explore a number of large emergency and utility vehicles, as well as learn more about how they work and how they are used.
Published by education on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 10:46am
In April of 2024, Northside Baptist Church preacher and Miller resident Wally Long made headlines when he published his book, “Why Me Lord?” Since then, Long has made another noteworthy accomplishment; he recently advanced to the semifinals of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest.
Published by education on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 10:42am
After 16 years as a registered nurse, Sabrina Barratt returned to school to become a nurse practitioner. Shortly after starting her new role at the Access Family Care clinics in Monett and Aurora, she received life-changing news: a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis.
Published by education on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 10:31am
Members of the Mt. Vernon R-V Board of Education and administration prepare to turn dirt at the groundbreaking of the new Mt. Vernon school district's Performing Arts Center (PAC).
