The Franklin County Historical Association will serve beans and cornbread during the Rodeo Festival on Saturday, Sept. 5. Beans, cornbread, and all the fixings will be available on a donation basis on the downtown plaza beginning at 11 a.m. The FCHA will also provide a kid’s game area. See the Aug. 27 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Elexis Fountain was crowned Young Miss Mount Vernon at the 41st annual Miss Mount Vernon Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 22 in the school auditorium.

Dominick Araiza was named Junior Miss Mount Vernon 2009 at the 41st annual Miss Mount Vernon Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 22 in the school auditorium.

Stephanie Thompson’s face shines with joy upon receiving her title as her predessor Mia Mendez secures her crown. Other finalists in her division were Baily Hunnicutt, Taylor Smith, and Ashley Stahle. See the Aug, 27 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for the complete story.