Outdoors With Kevin Fox: More Thoughts About Trophies
If you have not yet filled your deer tag, there is still plenty of time. As a matter of fact, when you think about antlerless and alternative‑methods seasons, deer hunters will be hunting into next year. But as always, check the Missouri Whitetail Deer Digest on seasons and methods. Congratulations to all of you successful…
Read MoreRockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Lights Up Kahoka December 13
Downtown Kahoka will come alive with holiday magic Saturday, December 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. as the community gathers for “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Main Street will close at 2 p.m. for vendor setup, with vendors opening at 4 p.m. Santa will arrive at 4 p.m. and visit in the Santa House from…
Read MoreHoliday Hope in Kahoka
The Kahoka Food Pantry made sure lots of Kahoka area families will have a Happy Thanksgiving. On Monday morning, volunteers helped with the annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, which was held at Steve’s Event Place in Kahoka.
Read MoreCarolyn Sue Bremmer
Carolyn Sue Bremmer, 83, passed away at 11:30 pm Friday, November 14, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO following a brief stay. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Dewayne Larenson will officiate. Burial will follow at…
Read MorePalmyra High School Student Wins Local American Legion Oratorical Contest
Palmyra, MO — Palmyra High School is proud to announce that Tess Lehman has been named the winner of this year’s American Legion Oratorical Contest. This prestigious competition challenges students to demonstrate a strong understanding of the U.S. Constitution through prepared speeches and impromptu responses. Tess impressed the judges with a compelling and well-researched presentation,…
Read MoreVeterans Day Brick Laying at Marion County Courthouse
The Marion County Courthouse was the site of the American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Brick Celebration on a brisk November day. Marcia Fohey, chairman of the Brick Committee and auxiliary vice president, welcomed guests. She reminded them how blessed we are as we head into the 250th celebration of our country, and that the following week…
Read MoreScotland County and Knox County Eagles Play at Canton Jamboree
By David Sharp Scotland County swept both their boys and girls scrimmages at the November 26, 2025 Canton varsity basketball jamboree. Scotland County took an 11-10 lead after the opening period. Knox County missed layups contributed to an 18-12 Tiger lead after two periods of play. Scotland County had a good third period and claimed…
Read MoreMSHP To Increase Patrols Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Information provided by MSHP The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to expect heavier-than-normal traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Wednesday and Sunday afternoon and evening are typically the most congested times, and drivers should prepare for delays. The 2025 Thanksgiving counting period runs from…
Read MoreMARY ANN FOX
Mary Ann Fox, age 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. Born April 26, 1942, in Knox City, Missouri, Mary Ann was the daughter of Rial Dudley and Helen Marie Smith Rhoades. She was united in marriage to Dewey Lee Fox in Knox City, MO…
Read MoreEdina Prepares for Small Business Saturday and Tree Lighting
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce and the Edina City Work Crew are gearing up for a full slate of holiday activities this weekend, including the annual Small Business Saturday events and the courthouse tree lighting. After weeks of uncertainty over whether the “magic tree” project would come together…
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