The new CEFCO convenience store and gas station on the South Service Road to I-30 will open on Friday, April 12.

The Franklin County Water District received an “unqualified” (good) audit report for the 2012 fiscal year.

Chief Appraiser Genea Burnaman reminds businesses to render their property with the Franklin County Appraisal District by April 15.

The last day for Mount Vernon residents to register to vote and be eligible to participate in the local city elections is Thursday, April 11.

Spring clean-up efforts are set to begin countywide this Saturday. The City of Mount Vernon  will begin its week-long effort Saturday, April 6