newspaper, Sammy was born, January 31, 1961, in Clarksville to, WWII pilot being returned home for burial, Find your passion, find your place with Clarksville Youth Connection, Disaster Relief Fund initiated for storm victims, Administration pay, Teacher stipend Increases Approved, FRANKLIN COUNTY - MOUNT VERNON Community Calendar, FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF & MOUNT VERNON POLICE REPORTS, Rugged Red garners some Dave Campbell love, Mount Vernon hosts State softball tourney, Winnsboro duos compete for Angler of the Year. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Worlds oldest giraffe dies in Lufkin, officials, Canton Balloon Festival kicks off for 2023, How ignoring a law could cost you and East Texas, Severe Weather Special 2023: Before, during and after the storm, SkyView: Tyler Plaza Tower by Tyler Neurosurgical Associates, SkyView: KETK Tower Cam by Cables Roofing, CHRISTUS Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week, Draft Day Preview Sponsored by Mission Golf Cars Tyler, Tyler Highs JaDavion Lacy has eyes set on MLB Draft, Amber Williams takes over Kilgore College softball, Former Texans QB Ryan Mallett drowns in Florida, Tyus Bowser continues to give back to his hometown, Longview campers learn from Ecuadorian soccer pros, Saddle up for Mineola Fire Department Rodeo, Mineola ISD Board nominated for regional award, East Texas Food Bank to offer mobile pantry in Jacksonville, Rose City Music Festival releases line up, How to keep your car seats cooler in the Texas heat, KETK-FOX51: Splash Kingdom Ticket Giveaway, Sloan Firm: What Matters to You Matters to Us, CHRISTUS Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week, JOB ALERT: Lifetouch Photography in Longview needs, JOB ALERT: St. Paul Christian Learning Center in, JOB ALERT: Chilis in Tyler needs a Food Runner, JOB ALERT: Kims Convenience Stores in Palestine, JOB ALERT: CHRISTUS Health in Tyler needs an Executive, JOB ALERT: Overton Healthcare Center in Overton needs, Why you should never feed waterfowl bread, State of Texas: New property tax relief plan aims to help renters, Top Republicans prepare to investigate Hunter Biden case heres what to know, TEXAS Outdoor Musical showcases Panhandle story in unique Palo Duro Canyon setting, Attention turns to legacy admissions after affirmative action ruling, Which exercises reduce pain caused by aging? City Wide Clean Up. of ML Vernon* drugstores came up without a pharma-Vuth-*******Ki.Good ServiceWe are going to conduct our business with as smalloverhead as we can to give you good service. Mount Vernon News Sports Morris earns KMAC softball Player of the Year honors, Asher named second-team All-Ohio Jul 1, 2023 The 2023 high school softball We've created an Jr , Aubrey Chitsey, CarlSims, Bill Rogers, Pete Gill, A. A.Pierce, J. H. Connelly, C. H. Bird-MorrisW.It seems that everything is notas rosy as it should be since theKENNETH MEEKS moved to Sul-phur Springs recently. Mount Vernon, TX Hourly Weather MOUNT VERNON The City of Mount Vernon saw the total estimated construction value within the city surpass $4 million during the month of June. Ver-non. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. The men drove a white flatbed pickup and a white utility truck, and both suspects reportedly appeared to be Hispanic. mt. Vernon, andDee Giddens of Winnsboro; andone sister, Mrs. L. C. Carroll ofSulphur Springs.Pallbearers were Pat Weather-ford, Hose Weatherford, EdgarHoover. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about. Imagine stepping out to stunning views on your own private retreat! Crappie are good on brush piles 15-20 feet deep on brush piles or downed timber, There was a two percent pay increase for administrative staff at the June meeting of the Mount Vernon Independent School Districts Board of Trustees along, Boot Drive collects $ for fire department, Weekly Calendar July 6-13, 2023 The man was summarily detained by a deputy of the Franklin County Sheriffs Office. DepartmentWe are stocking our Prescription Department as fast as we can withnew and fresh drugs. 1 Charles Ruth-erford which is drilling below 4,-^1000 feet.The Ruthe.pord.JcMiation ia Jproximately one ' .aid one-halfflmiles due east of the Fite test and >operators indicate they plan ta |core the Paluxy, the same forma- *tion from which operators havebeen trying to get production inthe Fite test.Drilling had slowed at Shall * flOil Companys C. M. Mayes No. Vernon Optic-Herald (Mount Vernon, Tex. Mount Vernon University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; Find it in this fabulous 3bed, 3bath house with a private lake that has a floating dock, walkway, & lighted fountain. large collection of U.S. government documents. Vernon High School.Band, under the direction of Wal-ter Phillips, will play severalnumbers previous to Senator Aik-ins address.Theme for the program will bo.Mint Legislative Action Be Sea-sonal ?All fathers are urged to attendthis meetitng as it will be the onlynight meeting of the year andprizes will be given to the roomin grade and high school for thogreatest number of fathers pres-ent.Refreshments will be served atthe close of the program.A check of records in SheriffTax A isessor-Collector J. T. Tit-tle's 'Mice Wednesday indicatedthat a trend during recent yearsin which the number of eligiblevoters has been decreasing in thecounty has halted.This year's records show thatapproximately 1645 people paid*4VOLUME 86 NO. O. B.Zachary. Shady playground area. ZAVALLA, Texas (KTRE) - Two men have been linked to several counts of diesel thefts across at least three Deep East Texas counties. Vernon Optic-Herald (Mount Vernon, Tex. Joe Emery of Dallas, wereofficiating ministers.Mrs. Bass, James T. 0.864 Wooded Acre. Hospital in Tyler. 21, Ed. Sign up for our periodic e-mail newsletter, and get news about our Vernon.Mrs. Vernon, has beennamed by the Houston Post asthe Teenager of the Week.Demaree's father is the son ofMrs. UNT's history and scholarship, library special collections, plus a Basic information for referencing this web page. The bond amount was not available. is part of the collection entitled: Franklin County, Texas Vernon, Fred Young andJoe Young of Dallas, Jimmie K.Young of Winnsboro, and NelloYoung of Longview; eleven grand-children and nine great-grand-children.Burial was in the Cypress ceme-tery under thq_direction of Mc-Crary-Waggoner-Edwards FuneralHone of Winnsboro.Ted Moulton TransfersTo Stephen F. AustinTed Moulton, son of Mr. andMrs. According to the Zavalla Police Department, the suspects were found to have stolen 600 gallons of diesel valued at $2,039 from a Zavalla gas station around 10:30 p.m. July 3. Jake Jones and the late JakeJones who was a member of theOptic-Herald staff for manyyears. Press Release. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Mount Vernon, Texas, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening Verniece SmithThe flu bug has hit Mt. MOUNT VERNON The Mount Vernon City Council recently approved seeking bids for two large-scale water/sewer improvement projects in town. microfilm. Competition on the Front Lines in Mount Vernon? (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1278102/m1/6/: Harold W. Jones, of Houston,formerly of Mt. accessed July 8, 2023), Mt. Hewas president of the Freshmanclass and was student council rep-resenttaive of both the Freshmanand Sophomore classes. Rev. newspaper 1'which was reported below *flfeet late Wednesday evening. 87, No. Shady playground area. WebLike KSST Radio Yantis Woman Caught With Fake Military ID and Drugs June 28, 2023 This week, a Hopkins County Deputy noticed an older Chevrolet Suburban displaying The bond amount was not available. Stunning waterviews. Lowe's Home Improvement. WebTo provide the greater Mount Vernon, TEXAS area community opportunities for promoting local business, community events, and an easy way to find/give local information to help WebClick for today's Mount Vernon Optic Herald newspaper from Mount Vernon, Texas. In the early hours of June 8, 2023, local authorities were called to Domino's Pizza in Sulphur Springs following reports of an intoxicated driver. to improve everyone's access to primary sources online. Imagine stepping out to stunning views on your own private retreat! WebThe local newspaper (The Winnsboro News) is a weekly publication and needs your newspaper publication information by noon Monday. Updated 8 hrs ago. large collection of U.S. government documents. Fri, 07/07/2023 - 14:56 Bertha Hill of Mt. Jimmie Duckworth andRev. Web12 Homes Sort by Relevant Listings Brokered by Mayben Realty - Mt. Past editions for historical perspective. All rights reserved. The Rev. Texas LONGVIEW, Texas A small, family-owned cheesecake business is taking East Texas by storm. You dont have to go far to get a contemporary new construction waterfront house. D. LOWRY, Jr., OulnerMT. Sign-up for the Mount Vernon News Newsletter, by subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy, KMAC track athletes honored with first team selections, Ohio recertifies Danville Police Department, Danville plays tough Johnstown squad in Summer League, Power restored late Wednesday to more than 16,000 Mount Vernon, Knox County customers, Ruckman sworn in as 2nd Ward councilmember, Fredericktown High School honors students, Knox County Career Center honors students, Fredericktown Middle School honors students, Municipal Court finds 29 guilty week of June 26-30, KB will headline SonFest at MVNU on Sept. 16, Sophia Zoldak earns appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, Mount Vernon man dies in Morrow County wreck. Mount Vernon Optic Herald Newspaper from Mount Vernon, Texas texas member f.d.i.c. WebNewsBreak provides latest news, comment and analysis on celebrity obituaries and death in Mount Vernon, TX. \their poll tax with 46 under agevoters r gistering for their exemp-tion. L. Edwards and Company Fu-neral Home.i ..CorrectionIn last weeks issue of the Op-tic-Herald the names of studentsfrom Titus County Memorial Hos-pital who received caps in the Vo-cational Nursing school's cappingceremony on Friday, January 29,in Mt. Pleasantfor the first game of the secondhalf.Funeral ServicesFor Mrs. LovingHeld WednesdayFuneral services for Mrs. VirgieLoving. Mary Beth Newsom; fifthgrade, Barbara Jo Griffith, JanieLong, Sue Scott, Jeanette O'Neal;special education, none; sixthgrade, Cheryl Burgin. 86, No. Police then found a 30-year-old man down the road from the initial shooting, who had allegedly just left the residence. Services were held at First Baptist Church of Bogata at 2:00 P.M. Saturday June 3,, Mrs. Patty Sue Barton, 86, of Bagwell, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at U.T. was provided to The Portal to Texas History Hays died Monday athome in Henderson after anness of only one week.Mr. The men drove a white flatbed pickup and a white utility truck, and both suspects reportedly appeared to be Hispanic. All rights reserved. Connelly, banker; Dr. DavidStin-on, dentist; D. R. (Doc)Watson, engineer; Charles Tea-gue. If Mt. You may contact this newspaper at 903-342-5247 for more information. In a routine traffic stop on the evening of July 7, 2023, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper arrested Codey Dodd, a 29-year-old resident of Sulphur Springs, on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) first offense. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The win by Mt.Vernon threw the District 14 Arace wide open as the Mustangshad eased through the first halfundefeated in six games while theTigers ended the first half with a5-1 record. A great deal oftime and effort on the part ofseveral Rotary members was spentpreparing the facts concerningthe Boy Scout Troop issue in thiscity.The Netseo Trails Council scout-ing representative and the districtrepresentative made several tripsto Mt. MOUNT VERNON The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is participating in a statewide traffic enforcement effort this month to target speeding . microfilm. She was married in1 899 to Will Oscar Young who^receded her in death on Oct. 25,1 953.She is survived by six sons, RoyYoung of Port Neches, Gus Youngof Mt. Young was born Novem-ber 27. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1277836/m1/1/: PriceDaniel that he has been commis-sioned to serve for Texas in con-nection with the Civil War Cen-tennial which will be celebratedduring 1961.feated the two teams would meet . Titus recipients affected by June storms are eligible Latest edition published within 24 hours of hitting your doorstep. Want the news delivered straight to your inbox? Vernon askingthat they take part in a careerconference for Mt. 80, were held Wednesday,,Fe)>. The deputy, who happened to be nearby, sprang into action to offer assistance to the Sulphur Springs Fire Department (FD) and Hopkins County EMS in a remarkable display of teamwork and dedication. Page: Rev.Jofin E. Whitt of Mt. . 1951. in Louisi-ana.She is survived by her parents,one sister, Cynthia West; onebrother, Randy West; and hergrandparents, Mrs. Mary Fuquayof Purley. According to a witness at the restaurant, there is no sign of any injuries Read More Mount Vernon Fire Department welcomes new fire station with open arms Texas Mt JackSee HAYS page 4IHDl YCft KNOW that yoncan bjy a quart of Morton'sSalad Dressing for only 10c atHome Town Food Store thiaweek-end? Vernon JC Treasurer gives update on county finances By JOSH JONES Please visit cedarhurst.org/youth-classes for current availability. Your support aids students of all ages, rural communities, 8, at 9:00 a. m.Thote summoned were: EdwinMaxton, A. J. These girls, Porter South and Ely Peckham along with boat captain Brian South cracked the Top 25 in the state at the Texas High School Bass Association Angler of the Year, Winnsboros summber softball practices starting up, Rex Wayne McPeters age 91, of Azle, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. "I guess you might say I am anaverage student," Demo describedhis school work. Wayne was born on January 15, 1932, in Bryan, Texas, to Morris Allen and, Cecilia Louise Cole, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Mount Vernon, Texas. K-12 lesson plans, tools, and other help for history teachers. Stunning waterviews. For residents conflicted about whether to perform their civic duty by reporting for jury service, the Texas Legislature has sweetened the pot to help them decide. . Electric-gated entrance. GamesTile Junior ('lass will sponsor'oncessions for the basketballgame b' twt n Mt, Vernon andJames-It wie in the local gymnas-ium Friday night.They will sfrve sandwiches, pie,coffee and cold drinks. Type. painting andfinishing con ract< r; I.iuda Davis,beauty opi ra'o-; Mrs. Howard Ed-wards. Fri, 07/07/2023 - 14:56 Mt. Vernon's on and off Tigersrolled from behind in an overtimegame at Hughes Springs last Fri-day night to haivd the Mustangstheir first conference defeat of theseason 38-36. Ken Cope-land, Monty Newsom, RosalindRamsay, Carolyn Robertson; sev-enth grade, Jackie Sims, MarthaStone; eighth grade, Melba Eth-ridge, Marilyn Grau; ninth grade,Diane Loftis, Larry Reed;none; eleventhBennett;| of teachertt depends With Newest Listings - Homes for Sale City Social Media. Temporary Disinfectant Conversion from Chloramine to Free Chlorine. WebMount Vernon Optic Herald Newspaper; Franklin County Water District; State Septic Laws; Welcome to Franklin County, Texas| FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED Pleasant.They won their game lastThursday from West Ward of Mt.Pleasant 12-4 and had defeatedjkkmle Sims earlier. Mount Vernon Gazette On July 8, 2023, the Sulphur Springs Tractor Supply store will host a Farmers Market featuring locally-grown, fresh produce, as well as other seasonal products. 6. eight pages : ill. ; page 20 x 13 in. For residents conflicted about whether to perform their civic duty by reporting for jury service, the Texas Legislature has sweetened the pot to help them decide. VernonHigh School, Ted was a memberof the Tiger football team for fouryears and was first quarterbackfor two years. During the summer, while the students are on break the News-Telegram will be rerunning some of the best columns from the most recent school year in the Young Voices section of the newspaper. Digitized from 35 mm. Clarksville Times Classifieds; Mount Vernon News Classifieds; Winnsboro News Classifieds; Long, PAVED driveway w/circle & extra parking. https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1278102/m1/6/. Charles Edward YarbroughCharles Edward Yarbrough was arrested Thursday for Theft of More than $2,500 but less than $30,000. Zachary Castenada, 26, is accused of taking a minor across state lines to engage in criminal sexual activity. Church members made pre, Face painting was just one of several fun activities available for children at Tuesday nights Salute to Freedom Celebration at Mount Vernon O, MOUNT VERNON James Hembree was arrested on Monday as part of a Jefferson County Sheriffs Office investigation into suspected child pornogra, MOUNT VERNON The Mount Vernon City Schools District 80 Board of Education approved a bid from Bevis Construction to create additional classr. about this topic here. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. The deputy, who happened to be nearby, sprang into action to offer assistance to the Sulphur Springs Fire Department (FD) and Hopkins County EMS in a remarkable display of teamwork and dedication. These are some of the best PS5 games for teens you can find on Amazon right now. The original Rutherford DrugStore was established here in 1869.cist he would get it out and helpthem out until they were able toget another man.The new Rutherford Drug Storewas opened last Friday by Griffand Roy Smith after Mt. 3 Displaced in Belle Haven Fire, 2 Pets Deceased, Fairfax Master Naturalists Team Up for State Park, Ribbon Cut on Affordable Apartments in Mount Vernon, Musical Trio Scheduled to Play at River Farm, Gaylord National Resort is the Perfect Winter Escape, Unwrap the magic of Christmas at Gaylord National Resort, Transurban and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety, Muse Condominiums Grand Opening This Month, Rotary Club of Alexandria Awards $10,000 Grant to Alexandria ACT Now COVID-19 Response Fund, Important Bills Are Moving in the State Legislature, Next Big Thing: Youth Rugby Registration Open, Broadening Internal Threat to Our Democracy, Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber Awards $26,000 In Scholarships, Seeing the World from a Different Perspective, Capital Area Food Bank Will Provide Free Meals During the Summer for Children. . VernonHigh School foo,tball player andhas been a first unit quarterbackfor Paris Junior College for thepast two seasons. 87, No. Margaret Catherine Young,jnother of Gus Young of this city,died Tuesday, February 2. at herhome in Winnsboro. andMrs. No one will be getting rich, but the increased juror pay may help boost the percentage of Titus County residents who routinely ignore notices requesting their services on juries. Missing Shreveport Man Found Dead in Trunk in Texas, Soccer star Megan Rapinoe to retire after NWSL season, Manson family killer to be released from prison soon, 6 dead after plane crashes in Southern California, Gunman on scooter opens fire in New York City, kills 1 and wounds 2, An overdue library book makes a return trip to the shelves 119 years later, Start your engines: Iowa GOP schedules presidential caucuses for Jan. 15, Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors to go into effect for now. University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, View a full description of this newspaper, Brightness, Contrast, etc. and stay in the know on what's happening in Knox County, delivered Weds & Saturday to your inbox. Vernon shouldcomplete the second half unde-Jrand Jury IsSummoned ForFebruary CourtSixteen men were xummonedMonday to serve on the GrandJury for the February term of the76th Judicial District Court. ), Vol. Vernon MV moves forward on water tower project By TRAVIS MORSE Sentinel News Staff Updated 1 hr ago MOUNT VERNON The Mount Vernon City Council Monday unanimously approved seeking bids to complete an estimated $2.5 million project to replace Mt. She wasDorn November 1. Ronnie was born on November 3, 1938, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Joe and, Sammy Garrison, age 62, of Garland, formerly of Clarksville, passed away, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Plano. Vernon trying to inform acommittee appointed by Rotarymembers on the necessary funda-mentals to reorganize the localScout 'rcop.