Missouri Cuts Dolly Parton Imagination Library Funding; New Enrollments End July 1st
By Ella Aguilar Missouri has reduced statewide funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) from $6 million to $2 million, resulting in a halt to new enrollments after July 1 and forcing local libraries to seek alternative funding sources. Representative Louis Riggs (Marion and Ralls counties) voted Yea; the bill passed the Missouri House…
Read MoreMissouri Senator Shines as Republicans Defeat Democrats 11-2 in Annual Baseball Game
By Jacob Miklas and Kaleb Anderson, Missouri News Network WASHINGTON—Under the bright lights of Nationals Park, the red-capped left fielder stretched his entire 6-foot-6-inch length to catch the ball, bouncing up with a bloody face. It was just another congressional baseball classic for U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., whose MVP-winning performance led the Republicans’ 11-2…
Read MoreTaylor News
Wow what a week of rain we have had this past week, I had a total of 5 ½ inches, rivers are all out, covering crops that were planted. By Friday North River had gone down a bunch but Fabius River was still coming up. I believe that rain is in the forecast for this…
Read MoreShelbina OES Chapter Holds Meeting
Shelbina Chapter #159 OES held a stated meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with 14 members and guests present. Chapter was opened in regular form with Joyce Viloria, WM presiding. Other officers present were Charles Rosenkrans, WP; Nancy Thorndyke, AM; Lois Turner, Secy; Carla Schoenborn, Cond Pro Tem; JoAnn Robuck, A. Cond. Pro Tem; Leslie…
Read MoreMaywood News
This week brought a lot of rain and some thunderstorms! Several around the area reported as much as eight total inches for the Thursday and Friday rains, and it rained again much of the day on Saturday. Area creeks, streams, and ditches overflowed; and several area roads were closed due to flooding. South Union Baptist…
Read MoreMissouri Activates Response Plan Following New World Screwworm Detection
Livestock producers and animal owners are encouraged to stay alert following the recent confirmation of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. While the pest has not been detected in Missouri, state officials have activated a response plan to protect livestock and limit the risk of spread. On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department…
Read MoreAlbert “Al” Dodds Durand
With sorrow, respect, and great love we mourn the passing of Albert “Al” Dodds Durand on June 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Palmyra, MO. Rev. Eric Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood…
Read MorePalmyra School Board Approves Budget, Child Care Program
The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, at the Palmyra R-1 Boardroom. The board heard a report from Tess Lehman on her trip to Hillsdale College in Michigan where she competed in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Tess had to deliver multiple speeches based on interpretations of the…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago June 12, 1901 Last Wednesday morning H. Courtright, living southerly of this city came to Palmyra and after dinner traveled home.Just at the edge of town he was overtaken by a storm and stopped at the home of W.N. McElroy, where he remained overnight. Mr. Courtright is 88 years of age and…
Read MoreVernon James Meyers Obituary
Vernon James Meyers, 80, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 7:57 AM, Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home in Palmyra, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Dewayne Larenson will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in…
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