The Sentinel Newspaper

Since 1863, The Sentinel has been a familiar presence in Centralia and Mount Vernon households. Over the years, it has documented the stories and experiences of people living in various communities throughout South Central Illinois. Today, it remains the largest news organization in the region, dedicated to gathering and sharing local news.

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Woman injured in rollover crash near Dix

4 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back DIX — A Wisconsin woman was injured and two dogs were killed Monday as a result of a single-vehicle rollover crash near mile marker 104 on Interstate 57 southbound, north of the Dix exit.
Jefferson County Board votes to remove Ten Commandments monument

4 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back MOUNT VERNON — The Jefferson County Board Monday approved a measure to remove the Ten Commandments monument that is currently located on the lawn of the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Burrell retires from JCSO after 11 years

4 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back MOUNT VERNON — Assistant Jail Administrator Nancy Burrell bid a fond farewell to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, retiring after 11 years with the agency. Thursday, June 19 was Burrell’s last day on the job.
Know Your Neighbor: Hyla Lamp

4 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse |Christie Massey

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back By CHRISTIE MASSEY For the Sentinel MOUNT VERNON — Hyla Lamp, born the baby of the family on Sept. 5, 1956 in Mount Vernon to Don and Nevah Odle Farthing, had two older brothers.
Elks chicken dinner held for CASA of Jefferson County

4 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSELunch is servedLuke and Hannah Cooper of Mount Vernon, CENTER AND RIGHT, were among those to attend Sunday’s benefit chicken dinner for CASA of Jefferson County at Mount Vernon Elks Lodge 819. CASA made $3,757 as a result of the event, which also featured a silent auction, 50/50, a liquor cart raffle and more. Walgreens Distribution Center was also a partner for the event.
Mount Vernon demolition program moves forward

4 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back MOUNT VERNON — The City of Mount Vernon’s annual summer demolition program is now underway. The Mount Vernon City Council on Monday, June 16 awarded a $100,900 bid to Heck’s Excavating to demolish the first 12 properties for this year’s program.
Mount Vernon wraps up major CDBG grant project

4 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon officials reported on the completion of a major sewer improvement project last week by hosting a special public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Parks joins SSM Health Medical Group in Mount Vernon

5 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back MOUNT VERNON — Certified Nurse Practitioner Shannon Parks has come on board as a new heart and vascular care provider for the SSM Health Medical Group in Mount Vernon.
Unity in the Community planned for June 26

5 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back MOUNT VERNON — Comprehensive Connections in Mount Vernon will host a Unity in the Community event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, in the parking lot of the agency’s new Sunshine Center at 1217 Perkins Ave.
Jefferson County Etchings June 24, 2025

5 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back Drug arrest MOUNT VERNON — Stacey Hayes, 56, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 1:58 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.