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  • Fire In Mt. Vernon Apartment Building Play Video

    May 4, 2012 4:56 AM

    Firefighters in Rockcastle County battled a fire at an apartment building early Friday morning. Officials say the blaze broke out around midnight inside an apartment at the Bluegrass Inn on Richmond Street in Mt. Vernon. With a quick response, firefighters managed to contain most of the fire damage to... more »
  • County Water Conservation Warning

    June 18, 2011 1:59 PM

    The mayor is requesting all residents of Rockcastle County to conserve water. We're told a lightning strike hit the Water Works Plant. Please conserve water until further notice. more »
  • Mt. Vernon Mayor Arrested Again

    February 10, 2010 12:39 PM

    Sources tell LEX 18 that Mount Vernon mayor Clarice Kirby was arrested again Wednesday afternoon and charged with four counts of retaliating against a participant in a legal process. On Tuesday, LEX 18 reported that Kirby is expected to plead guilty in a case where she is accused of violating... more »
  • Arrest Warrant Issued For Mt. Vernon Mayor After Indictments Play Video

    December 11, 2009 12:20 PM

    An arrest warrant was issued for Mt. Vernon mayor Clarice Kirby Friday after she was indicted on several charges related to her alleged actions in office, including official misconduct. Kirby is charged with abuse of public trust for obtaining money or property over $10,000, abuse of public trust for... more »
  • Son Of Mt. Vernon Mayor Among Those Arrested In Drug Roundup Play Video

    October 28, 2009 11:34 AM

    Local, state and federal officials embarked on a massive drug roundup in Kentucky Wednesday morning, and one of the people arrested includes the son of Mount Vernon's mayor. Jason Kirby, who was indicted last week by a grand jury on two counts of trafficking a controlled substance after he allegedly... more »