Mount Vernon News

The congressional campaign of state Sen. Jack Goodman is dispelling what it calls a "rumor" that he might get out of the 2010 Republican primary to succeed Rep.

Ann Little and the late Dr. John Little are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jan, granddaughter of Willa B. Patterson, to Jeff Cohu, son of Mr.

Tickets are now on sale for the Monett Chamber of Commerce's Festival of Flavors, the annual tasting event featuring delicacies from eateries and food industry specialists from around the area.

Farmers and ranchers can learn how to write and submit proposals for grants to promote sustainable agriculture practices at a Nov.9 workshop at the Southwest Research Center in Mount Vernon.

Drivers on Interstate 44 and U.S. 65 will want to watch for several ongoing road projects in the Springfield area Tuesday.

Three people were injured in a trio of area traffic accidents since Friday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued the following reports: A Monett woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck at 9:30 a.m. Friday two miles east of Pleasant Ridge on Route Z in Barry County.

Missouri's majority floor leaders say they will propose legislation next session aimed at trying to resolve lawsuits cities like Joplin face alleging stacked taxes.

Identifying youngsters who are at-risk for heart disease is the guiding purpose of Cox Monett Hospital's Cardiac Kids program.

Dr. Carol Lorenzen of the University of Missouri Department of Animal Science says protecting our food supply can be simple and economical.

Missouri Rehabilitation Center Auxiliary is hosting an organizational meeting to start an autism support group at 7:30 p.m. Oct.

Personnel as well as maintenance and repair items highlighted the September meeting of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library Board of Trustees.

Things are going to heat up around the Lawrence County Courthouse in Mount Vernon this weekend, and you may want to get in on the action.

The annual fundraising drive for the Barry-Lawrence Area United Fund is now underway.

Scott George, president and chief executive of Mid-America Dental & Hearing Center in Mount Vernon, has been named by the National Federation of Independent Business as the 2009 Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champion for Missouri.

The attorney for a family suing their school district in hopes of allowing their autistic son to bring his service dog to school is welcoming the backing of the state's attorney general.

A ROSE: To the improved intersection at Fremont and Sunshine! And for the new interchange being installed at the east Mount Vernon, Mo.

Looking at how to fix healthcare, 29th District State Senator Jack Goodman met with professionals in the field during stops around the district on Wednesday.

Theatrical entrepreneur Joe Levanti of Mount Vernon says, "I could use a miracle." Levanti, pictured, now 72, was referring to the dream he shared with his late wife and her deathbed wish that he "keep the dream of the theatre alive." But like affecting others, the economy has taken its toll on achieving this goal as Levanti would have liked.

A Downtown Aurora Art Walk has been scheduled for 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., Oct. 3. There will be 20 local artists participating, including Susan Sommers from Springfield, Jesse McCormick from Joplin and Charles and LaVetta Rhinehart.

SEPT. 20, 2009 -- Former Cardinals outfielder Lou Brock laughs with Andrew Roy , 18, and his mother, Laura, both of St.