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One arrested following deadly Mt. Vernon shooting; police still seeking tips
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested, and two victims have been identified following a shooting in Mt. Vernon over the ...
Mt. Vernon shooting: Slain victims ID’d, charges filed
Authorities have announced charges in a weekend shooting in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, that claimed the lives of two people.
Community prayer vigil to be held after deadly shooting in Mount Vernon
The community of Mount Vernon is invited to attend a prayer vigil for peace after a deadly shooting early Sunday morning.
Mount Vernon, Ill., mayor says no one talking to police after 2 shot dead, 5 hurt
Shootings took place early Sunday at a "non-sanctioned event" attended by more than 100 to 150 people, mayor says.
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Citation: Mt. Sterling man arrested after attempting to meet decoy teen in Mt. Vernon
A Mount Sterling man was arrested after he drove to Mount Vernon in an attempt to meet a decoy 14-year-old girl, according to ...
7 shot Sunday morning at 'non-sanctioned' gathering in Mt. Vernon, Illinois
MT VERNON, Ill. — Two people were fatally shot and several others were injured on Sunday morning at a “non-sanctioned event” ...
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UPDATE: Two victims identified, one suspect charged in Mt. Vernon mass shooting
A shooting in Mt. Vernon early Sunday morning left two men dead and five others injured, as investigators continue working to ...
Community reacts to recent deadly shooting in Mount Vernon neighborhood
Rjhyae Foulks lives on South 15th Street in Mount Vernon. She and her family were home when shots went off during a block ...
Vernon police warn about phone scam where someone falsely claims to be an officer
Vernon police are warning residents about a phone scam where someone falsely claims to be an officer. Police said in the scam ...
Lawrence County to vote on expanding Mount Vernon Ambulance District
Expanding the Mount Vernon Ambulance District to include Aurora, Marionville, Verona, and Stotts City would increase tax ...
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Family, friends remember Vernon Dahmer Jr., son of civil rights activist, as a 'gentle' man
Vernon Dahmer Jr., eldest son of slain civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer Sr., has died. We talk to family, friends of the ...