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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

Senator Bryant Defends Ten Commandments Monument in Jefferson County

ACLU · Jefferson County

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 …See the Story

Neal v. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon

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. This 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

Shirley L. Jackson, 86

Shirley L. Jackson, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 6, 2025. Shirley was born on May 18, 1939 in Mount Vernon, IL to Philip and Lillie (Tate) Minor.Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Mount Vernon man drowns in pond while mowing grass

MOUNT VERNON — A 79-year-old Mount Vernon man drowned in a small pond on the evening of Tuesday, June 3, near his home north of Mount Vernon. The deceased man was identified as George Miller. He reportedly fell into the pond while mowing grass at his home, online media reports state. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse pronounced Miller dead at the scene after he was removed from the pond by the Benton Dive Team, online media reports state. Mil…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Jefferson County Etchings June 7, 2025

Battery incident MOUNT VERNON — A report made at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday stated that a male juvenile hit a staff member with a 2×4 at the Southern Thirty Adolescent Center in the 17000 block of North Illinois Highway 37. The juvenile was also hitting the building with the 2×4, incident logs state. Vehicle crash MOUNT VERNON — A report made at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday stated that a three-vehicle crash occurred near North 27th Street and Richview Road. Two peo…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

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Rams host basketball camp

SUMMER CAMP — Mount Vernon boys basketball coach Tim Holloway talks with campers during a break in Wednesday’s action.Sentinel Photo/PAUL HINES By PAUL HINES phines@morningsentinel.com MOUNT VERNON — More than 100 youths attended the Rams basketball camp this week. Mount Vernon coach Tim Holloway said 140 campers came through Changnon Gymnasium each day. The camp was split into two sessions between younger and older players. “It really is a b…Rams · Mount Vernon Read Article

No One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-57 near Bonnie

BONNIE – A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi with trailer happened Monday afternoon on northbound I-57 near Campground Road north of Bonnie. According to Illinois State Police, no injuries were reported. No further information is available.Bonnie · Bonnie Read Article

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