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Longtime, overdue Mt. Vernon sidewalk improvements open for bid

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

Walkway update may finish by next fall, Hickory Street sidewalk deterioration will get much needed replacement with grant help
 
The city of Mt. Vernon has opened up bidding on its long awaited sidewalk update.

Mt. Vernon Board of Education approves positive audit for KPM CPA’s

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

After 29 years with district, Johnston retiring as administrator
 
The Mt. Vernon school board approved its annual audit, adopted legislative priorities for the coming General Assembly session, and took major personnel action at its Dec. 18 meeting.

Monett’s Mellow charged with murder following weekend shooting at apartment

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

Monett mother dies after multiple gunshot wounds in dispute
 

Monett City Council passes resolution to work with Law. Co. Emergency Services

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

Plans for revised airport board, fire equipment unveiled to public
 
During a work session on Dec. 4, the Monett City Council took action on two resolutions and discussed plans for the Monett Regional Airport and the fire department.

Verona Council reviews city payment policy

Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 10:11am

Alderman Hutson criticized for unauthorized legal bills with city attorney
 
An unusual exchange over city spending developed at the Nov. 25 meeting of the Verona City Council.

Miller community offers money, support after local house fire

Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:56am

The Miller community has rallied behind a local family that lost their home, belongings and pets in a recent house fire.

Longtime Mt. Vernon veterinarian Trokey retires from animal practice

Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:52am

Still hopes to sell his medical facility east of Mt. Vernon
 

New Mt. Vernon admin. Harrington makes beneficial updates

Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:42am

City of Mt. Vernon looks to receive helpful Hometown Grid Service for municipal power outage alerts to residents
 

Monett chugs into Christmas season

Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:37am

City parade boasts 96 entries; Roberts Eye Care claims Holly Jolly Spirit Award, Santa’s Choice Award
 
The parade had 96 units participating and lasted for 80 minutes.

Potts first hired to lead Monett community development charge

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/10/2025 - 5:00am

Touting 18 years experience, former St. Louis-area planner begins city efforts, made first official before Monett City Council Dec. 4
 

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312 S. Hickory St.
Mt. Vernon, MO, 65712
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