Numerous reports from local residents stating they experienced what felt like an earthquake were received around the area early Tuesday afternoon.

The Knox County Alternative Center, located in the former West Elementary School in Mount Vernon, is now the Knox Learning Center.

A joint law enforcement effort Monday led to the seizure of thousands of dollars worth of marijuana plants.
Morale is high at the Mount Vernon Fire Department but firefighters are frustrated at the length of time it is taking city administration to make a ruling on Chief Shawn Christy’s future with the department.
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A Marion Street business owner is pushing for the city of Mount Vernon to convert a large portion of the street from a one-way street to a two-way street.
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