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Class of 1972 reunion set, looking for contacts
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- Published on Saturday, 31 March 2018 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The reunion committee for the Mount Vernon High School Class of 1972 is looking for contact information for class graduates,
Dairy Heifer Grand Champion is Corey Brown
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- Published on Saturday, 31 March 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Corey Brown, grandson of Alan and Avo Chester, showed the Grand Champion Dairy Heifer at the annual Mount Vernon/Saltillo FFA and 4-H Project Show on Saturday, March 24.
Kennedy completes basic training
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- Published on Monday, 19 March 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
U.S. Airforce Airman Jakobi K. Kennedy, a 2016 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, completed his basic training for the U.S. Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio on Feb. 2, 2018.
Tully shows Grand Champion Steer
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- Published on Friday, 30 March 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Jackson Tully, son of Chip and Laura Tully of Saltillo, showed the Grand Champion Steer in the annual Mount Vernon/Saltillo FFA and 4-H Project Show
“Plan while you can” urged for a safe Spring break
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 March 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
With many college students and young adults heading to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds them to make a sober ride part of their festivities.
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Majors, Hassell among Whitlock music scholars
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- Published on Saturday, 24 March 2018 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Madeline Majors and Caleb Hassell, both of Franklin County, are among the 16 students awarded 2018 Betty Whitlock Scholarships from the Mount Vernon Music Association this month.
Baird, Damron are Rotary Students for March
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- Published on Monday, 12 March 2018 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Brent Baird and Gracee Damron were named as the Rotary Students of the Month for March 2018 at Mount Vernon High School.
Franklin County 4-H Horse project meeting set
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 March 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County 4-H will have a 4-H Horse Project interest meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena on FM 115.
UT at Tyler President’s lists announced for fall semester
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- Published on Monday, 05 March 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Five local residents were among those earning academic honors through their studies at the University of Texas at Tyler for the 2017 fall semester.
Read more: UT at Tyler President’s lists announced for fall semester
