Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Robert Sterling Long will present The History of the Gray Rock Community and Cemetery at the annual Gray Rock Cemetery Decoration Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21.

Rockhill reunion, cemetery meeting set

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 15 May 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The annual covered dish dinner reunion of those with connections to the Rockhill Community and trustee election for the cemetery association is set for noon Saturday, May 20 on the Rockhill Cemetery grounds.

Chock Yates to speak at Genealogy on Monday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 14 May 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

May is the month to celebrate Memorial Day with a tribute to a military veteran. Chock Yates, son of the late Colonel Don Yates, will be the guest speaker at the Franklin County Genealogical Society monthly meeting.

Alzheimer Support Group to meet locally

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 15 May 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Alzheimer Support Group for the Mount Vernon area will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Franklin County Library on the square.

Calvary Baptist to have homecoming

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 13 May 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Calvary Baptist Temple will celebrate their 59th homecoming service on Sunday, May 21.

Veterans served

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 15 May 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Residents from the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham were treated to lunch at the American Legion Post 243 on Sunday, May 7.

Fun in the Park

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 12 May 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Children enjoy a water slide during the End of School Bash sponsored by members of the Community Events Committee (CEC) on Sunday, May 7 at Little Creek Park.