Donnie Ray Pratt
Donnie Ray Pratt, age 63, of Fenton, MO, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 10, 1949, at Neelyville, MO, the son of George and Mary Kirkwood Pratt. He was united in marriage to Jean Webb. Surviving are his wife Jean Pratt of Fenton, MO, a daughter…
Read MoreMemorial Day Service In Edina – Photos
A Memorial Day Service was held on Monday morning, May 27, 2013, at the Knox County Community Center to honor those who have paid the ultimate price while fighting for our country. It was a joint observance sponsored by all Knox County American Legion Posts and the Knox County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4822. The special…
Read MoreBaring Burglary Suspect Arrested In Kirksville
By Echo Menges According to Kirksville Police Department Detective, Justin Jones, property has been recovered in Kirksville, which investigators believe has been stolen from Baring in Knox County. KPD served a warrant to search a garage in the 700 block of North John Street on Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2013, which was being rented by…
Read MoreKaser Murder Suspects Plead “Not Guilty”
By Echo Menges According to court documents, the men accused of murdering Edina native, Carmilita Kaser, 92, in her Moberly home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, have plead “not guilty.” Jeffrey Jay Nichols, 22, of Moberly and Christopher Demond Lewis, 18, of Macon stand accused of the murder. Each of the men are facing…
Read MoreState Auditor Has Released the Knox County Audit Follow-up Report
JEFFERSON CITY (May 22, 2013) – State Auditor Tom Schweich today released the follow-up report to his Dec. 2012 audit of Knox County. Here are the findings from Schweich’s audit and their current status: Financial Condition: In Progress Property Taxes: Implemented Account Book and Annual Settlements: In Progress Tax Books: Implemented Receipts: In Progress Capital Improvement…
Read MoreClark Co. Earns Five Medals At State Track Meet
Sophomore Renae Buschling earned two medals in the distance events of the Class 2 State track meet. Buschling ran the 1600 meters in 5:26.07 seconds for the sixth place medal. The sophomore won a bronze medal in the 3200 meters in 11:47.95 seconds. Sophomore Jessica Roberts placed fifth in the discus, with a throw of…
Read MoreCongratulations, Class of 2013 Graduates
Sixty five students stepped onto the stage in the Clark County High School gym on Sunday, May 19, to accept their diplomas, marking the milestone of their high school graduation. The Prelude and Processional were played by the Clark County High School band, under the direction of Bob Dooley. CCR-1 Superintendent Ritchie Kracht welcomed the class…
Read MoreMU Announces Flagship Scholarship Recipient from Clark County
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Thomas Shannan, Kahoka, has been selected as the Clark County recipient of the University of Missouri Flagship Scholarship. The scholarship is worth up to $15,000 per year and will cover tuition and fees, as well as other educational expenses, including room, board and books at MU. Thomas is the son of Dawn…
Read MoreHannibal Police Arrest 21 People For Illegal Drug Activity
According to a statement released by the Hannibal Police Department, starting on Wednesday May 15th and on into the weekend Hannibal officers have arrested numerous subjects for their involvement in illegal narcotic activities resulting from a several month investigation by Hannibal Police detectives assigned to narcotic investigations. A total of 21 individuals were either served…
Read MoreTin Roof Torn From Building On The Edina Town Square – Photos
By Echo Menges A roof was torn off one of the buildings on the south side of the Edina Town Square after severe weather and high winds blew into Knox County Sunday night, May 19, 2013. The mangled tin roof ended up on southwest corner the Knox County Courthouse lawn. Debris was strewn clear up to…
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