Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Registration is now open for the third annual IF: Gathering in Franklin County. This will be a second session offered to accommodate busy schedules. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Big Pasture Lodge at 3909 FM 115.

Jan Castro to speak at Alzheimer meeting

Details: Category: Community; Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jan Castro from Legacy Hospice will be the guest speaker at the next Alzheimer Support Group meeting for the Mount Vernon area. The group will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the Franklin County Library on the square. For more information, call Gary Nelson at 903-431-5508.

4-H Club

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 25 April 2016 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Dr. Bishop Curry presented the program to the Franklin County 4-H Club on Tuesday, April 12. Approximately 20 people were present. He spoke about the importance of treatment and

Weatherfords meet for reunion

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 18 April 2016 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A reunion for the family of Doc and Mary Lou Weatherford was Saturday, April 9 at the home of Ricky and Judy Weatherford in Carthage.

Prayer on the square for Decision America

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 24 April 2016 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A special gathering for Prayer on the Square will be observed at noon on Tuesday, April 26 in conjunction with the Decision America tour. The event will finish around 12:45 p.m. For more information, see the April 21 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Benefits seminar set at Mission Manor

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 17 April 2016 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Wartime veterans and surviving spouses are invited to an Aid and Attendance Benefit seminar at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19. This free seminar will be presented by Derek Jameson

MOM meeting Thursday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Wednesday, 20 April 2016 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The MOM (Ministering Our Military) support group will have its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21. The meeting will be at Pilgrim Bank, 2401 S. Jefferson St., Mount Pleasant.

Big catch

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 17 April 2016 11:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Nickolas Geffers, age nine, proudly displays the fish he caught during the annual Kid Fish event at Jordan’s Blueberry Farm on Saturday, April 9. A total of 174 people participated in this