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Jefferson County Residents Sue to Remove Massive Ten Commandments Monument From Courthouse Lawn

Jefferson County, Illinois · Jefferson County

Jefferson County Residents Sue to Remove Massive Ten Commandments Monument From Courthouse Lawn

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A group of multifaith and non-religious Jefferson County taxpayers and residents filed suit in state court yesterday, seeking to remove a nearly seven-foot-tall Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Represented by the ACLU of Illinois, the Freedom From Religion ...See the Story

Mount Vernon woman charged in human remains case

Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon woman charged in human remains case

MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon woman has been charged with a Class 4 felony for allegedly removing cremated human remains from a gravesite in Marion County. Cheryl R. Puckett, 47, the suspect, was given a notice to appear in court, and her first appearance court date is set for 8:30 a.m. on June 27 in Marion County Court. The alleged crime was first reported earlier this year. On March 14, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report …Read Article

‘Level Up’ at Brehm Library

Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon

‘Level Up’ at Brehm Library

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSETHE RUSTY PLIERS SHOW — Rusty Pliers, a “hillbilly” comedian, ventriloquist and magician, performed for children at Brehm Library Monday to help kick off the library’s Summer Reading Program. MOUNT VERNON — It was a day of fun and good cheer Monday, as Brehm Library celebrated the start of its annual Summer Reading Program with a special performance by “hillbilly” comedian, ventriloquist and magician Rusty Pliers. “The…Read Article

Mount Vernon eyes new housing development

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSENEW TIF DISTRICTS — The Mount Vernon City Council Monday approved measures related to the creation of two new TIF districts in town. One of the new TIF districts would make way for a proposed housing development. MOUNT VERNON — The City of Mount Vernon may create a new TIF district to help pave the way for a planned new residential development on North 42nd Street. The Mount Vernon City Council Monday approved an agree…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

SSM Good Sam Auxiliary awards scholarships

Submitted PhotoSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS — Pictured are SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship recipients at a recent awards banquet. They include, BACK ROW FROM LEFT, Carter Belangee, Blake Brown and Quinton Pedke; and, FRONT ROW FROM LEFT, Sophia Owens, Cassidy Shook and Lainey Hails. MOUNT VERNON — SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary recently hosted its annual scholarship awards dinner, during which scholarships were g…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Jefferson County Etchings June 17, 2025

Drug arrest MOUNT VERNON — Ray Garrison, 19, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 4:06 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Warrant arrest MOUNT VERNON — Anthony Dennis, 57, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 10:53 p.m. Thursday on a warrant. Jail logs did not specify the crime alleged in the warrant. Warrant arrest MOUNT VERNON — Blake Lane, 34, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 9:14 p.m. Thursday on a warrant. Jail logs di…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Two Semis Crash in Construction Zone on I-64 in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY – A crash involving two semis happened around 11:30 Friday morning on eastbound I-64, just east of U.S. 51, in Jefferson County. According to Illinois State Police, both semis were going east through a one-lane construction zone – one hauling metal utility poles and the other towing a car hauler trailer. Traffic had slowed or stopped in front of the car hauler. The semi carrying utility poles failed to slow down, rear-ended the …Jefferson County, Illinois · Jefferson County Read Article

Senator Bryant Defends Ten Commandments Monument in Jefferson County

MURPHYSBORO – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released a statement Friday regarding a lawsuit filed this week in state court seeking the removal of the Ten Commandments monument from the Jefferson County Courthouse lawn. Bryant, who represents Jefferson County, strongly supports keeping the monument on the courthouse lawn. The principles represented by this monument have long played a role in shaping the foundation of our legal and …ACLU · Jefferson County See the Story

Neal v. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

In 2024, the elected Sheriff of Jefferson County Illinois, Jeff Bullard, led an effort to fund and place a nearly seven-foot monument featuring a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in the lobby of the County Courthouse in Mount Vernon. On the advice of lawyers, the Sheriff moved the monument outside, but it still stands at the only public entrance the courthouse. ThisMount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

SIMA Fest held in Mount Vernon

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSEChecking things outJim Garner, of Wayne City, LEFT, and his son Lucas check out the “Make It In Illinois” booth at Saturday’s SIMA Fest. The first-time event was hosted by the newly opened Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy (SIMA) at the Rend Lake College MarketPlace in Mount Vernon. Also pictured is Emily DeForest, CENTER, special projects coordinator for the RLC MarketPlace, and event volunteer Cole Carpenter, R…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Jefferson County Etchings June 10, 2025

RLC Board INA — The Rend Lake College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in the Event Center at the Ina campus. Warrant arrest MOUNT VERNON — Tyson Carlos, 37, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 10:39 p.m. Thursday on a warrant. Jail logs did not specify the crime alleged in the warrant. Vehicle crash MOUNT VERNON — A report made at 7:03 p.m. Thursday stated that a two-vehicle crash occurred in the 14…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

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