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Request for second clerk in JP’s office tabled
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- Published on Monday, 26 February 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A request for a budget amendment to allow for hiring a second full-time clerk in the office of Justice of the Peace Jim Alford was tabled until more information about funding the position for the 2018 budget year could be researched.
9-1-1 celebrates 50 years of service
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- Published on Saturday, 24 February 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The 50th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 call was celebrated last week. On February 16, 1968, Alabama Speaker of the House, Rankin Fite, made the first 9-1-1 call from the Haleyville City Hall.
Record restoration approved from designated civil fees
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- Published on Saturday, 17 February 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Apparent confusion over the use of technology funds led to a protracted presentation and split vote to approve the use of those funds to scan and preserve district court minute books in the Monday, February 12 meeting of the Franklin County Commissioners Court.
Read more: Record restoration approved from designated civil fees
Eight file for school board, one for each City Council seat files
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- Published on Friday, 23 February 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Hats were being tossed into the ring late Friday afternoon just prior to the deadline to register for the Mount Vernon ISD school board election.
Read more: Eight file for school board, one for each City Council seat files
No new filers, three packets outstanding
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- Published on Saturday, 17 February 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
With the Friday filing deadline looming, there have been no new individuals to file as candidates in either the Mount Vernon Independent School District nor the Mount Vernon City Council / Mayorial elections;
Early voting in person under way for primaries
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- Published on Thursday, 22 February 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Early voting by personal appearance in the General Primary elections began Tuesday and continues through Friday, March 2.
Council okays incentives for The Chophouse, Hymans
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- Published on Saturday, 17 February 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon City Council gave final approval for a business incentive for The Chophouse restaurant and an existing business structure improvement grant for building owners Brad and Stephanie Hyman.
Read more: Council okays incentives for The Chophouse, Hymans
House fire
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- Published on Sunday, 18 February 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Members of the South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department work to extinguish a fire at the home of Ray and Melissa Vanginault on CR SW3170.
SWEPCO’s 8.9 percent rate increase starts this month
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- Published on Saturday, 10 February 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved a base rate increase for Southwestern Electric Power Co. of $50 million which will be seen as a 8.9 percent increase on February bills.
Read more: SWEPCO’s 8.9 percent rate increase starts this month
