MOUNT VERNON -- Housing prices and sales in Knox County rose slightly during the month of February, but fell below the figures posted in February 2007, according to state and local housing reports released this week.

MOUNT VERNON -- The major item on the agenda for the Knox County Board of Health meeting Wednesday night was an overview of the department's personnel policy and procedure manual.

MOUNT VERNON -- Coming off an 18-6 season and an appearance in the state quarterfinals, the Mount Vernon High School boys volleyball team is preparing to embark on their 2008 campaign. Like every team, however, it will have to do it by making some changes.

MOUNT VERNON -- While many will break for the nearest diamond when it comes to spring sports, others are heading out to the hard court for the new tennis season.