The American Red Cross reports a critical drop in its blood supply due to increased hospital demand amid high flu activity and harsh winter conditions.

Jack E. Davis has achieved a place on the dean's list at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for the spring semester of 2026.

The Danville Public Library is set to host a book discussion on "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Council ...

Vincent Jiang, an eighth-grade student at Mount Vernon Middle School, won the 2026 Knox County Spelling Bee after 26 rounds ...

The Knox County Career Center has published its Merit and Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Hosted by the Honduras Team at Cornerstone Community Church in Fredericktown, this special evening is designed for couples to enjoy a relaxed and welcoming dinner together while giving back. Proceeds ...

These former Mount Vernon News area high school standouts will be competing on Friday, Jan. 23.

More dogs left the Knox County Dog Shelter during December 2025 than were taken in, Dog Warden Brian Biggerstaff told the Knox County Commission at its Jan. 15 meeting.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's men's basketball team lost narrowly to No. 23 Taylor University despite strong performances from Reed Platfoot and Abib Abib.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's women's basketball team lost to Taylor University in a competitive conference game.

The Knox County Symphony is set to host its Winter Concert on January 31 at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Rosse Hall ...

The Northridge Local School District Board of Education has welcomed three new members during its recent meeting.