Mount Vernon News

Jerry Tillman Jerry Tillman, age 82 of Monroe, passed away Oct. 21, 2009. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Saturday, Oct.

News last week that Brewton-Parker College is closing its Liberty County campus was disappointing, It was especially disappointing with reports from many schools that the current economy has driven hordes of laid-off workers to colleges seeking new work skills.

By NORMAN WINTER At a recent meeting, I felt like I discovered the Garden of Eden in Mount Vernon, Ga.

At Brewton-Parker College in Mount they have decided to get rid of many of the majors offered at the school and also to close their Norman Park and Liberty County campuses.

The college will retain 18 majors. Among the majors retained are BS in early childhood education, BBA in general business, BA in general studies, associate of arts, BA in psychology, BA in human services, BA in sport and fitness, BA in Christian studies, BBA in management, BA in communication, BA in sociology, bachelor's of ministry, BS in middle ...

Yolanda Hall is surviving, 20 months after a double tragedy that reshaped her world.

Six students qualified for the dean's list at Brewton-Parker College of Mount Vernon for the summer 2009 semester.

Growers are breathing a sigh of relief as they expect a more typical year with few of last August's planting disruptions after Tropical Storm Fay brought torrential rains.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are investigating a traffic accident involving two vehicles.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are investigating a traffic accident involving two vehicles.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are investigating a traffic accident involving two vehicles.

Two recent changes haven't affected Brewton-Parker College's enrollment at Norman Park yet, but they're expected to have a big impact come fall.

It's the Fourth of July weekend and we have a very extensive list of events. As you know, there are three types of Fourth of July weekend events: Those with *FIREWORKS,* those without *FIREWORKS,* and those that have nothing to do with the Fourth of July.

Montgomery County sheriff's deputies are searching for a missing teenager. They say 15-year-old Dasia Mosley was last seen on East Church Street in Mount Vernon Tuesday night.

Waiting out the final weeks of the school year, they begin rightfully to revel in the shared thrill of moving on.