Dougherty Leads Marion County at State Cross Country
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Marion County’s Ella Dougherty capped her season with a determined performance at the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Dougherty, a sophomore, crossed the finish line in 23:11.4, placing 59th overall in a competitive field of more than…
Read MoreReid Represents Palmyra at State Cross Country
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Palmyra’s Audrey Reid carried the Panthers’ banner at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Reid, a sophomore, finished the demanding 5K course in 22:10.2, earning 81st place overall in a deep and competitive Class 2 field featuring more…
Read MorePalmyra Battles Hard in District Semifinal, Capping Strong 2025 Season
MONROE CITY, Mo. – Palmyra’s postseason run came to a close Friday night at Lankford Field, but not without moments that spoke to the team’s growth, resilience, and hard-nosed character. In their second meeting of the season with Clarence Cannon Conference rival Monroe City, the Panthers fell 34-8 in the Class 2 District 7 semifinal…
Read MorePalmyra School Foundation Provides Grants to 12 District Educators
Palmyra, MO — [November 10, 2025] — The Palmyra School Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Teacher Innovation Grants, awarded quarterly to support creative classroom projects that enhance learning opportunities for students across the Palmyra School District. Each quarter, the Foundation provides funding to teachers who bring innovative ideas, hands-on learning, and…
Read MoreLou Ella Doscher Begley Hunt
Lou Ella Doscher Begley Hunt, 93, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 2:18 PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hannibal, MO. Pastor Eric Carlson will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in…
Read MoreDonald W. Bestman
Donald W. Bestman, 90, of The Villages, Florida, was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home, with his beloved wife of 66 years, Charlotte, tenderly by his side. Don’s life was a testament to faith, devotion, and quiet strength. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather,…
Read MoreJohn Maurice Buckman
John Buckman Obituary (written by John Buckman on 6-13-2021) January 10, 1944-October 7, 2025 – 81 years young John Maurice Buckman was born January 10, 1944, at St Elizabeth’s Hospital, Hannibal Missouri to Agnes Virgina Adam and Maurice Bernard Buckman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2025,…
Read MoreDonor Spotlight: Richard “Rip” Bross – Inspiring Futures Through the Bross Family Scholarship
Palmyra, MO – October 24, 2025 — The Palmyra School Foundation proudly recognizes Richard “Rip” Bross, a 1966 graduate of Palmyra High School, as the primary benefactor of the Bross Family Scholarship, a fund that has empowered dozens of Palmyra students to pursue their dreams beyond graduation. A lifelong learner and proud Palmyra alumnus, Bross…
Read MorePalmyra Food Pantry Expands Hours, Seeks Donations as Need Grows
The need is great at the Palmyra Area Food Pantry. In October, the pantry served approximately 400 families. As SNAP benefits are reduced, more people are turning to local food pantries to feed their families. If you are able to help, the pantry is in need of items such as cereal, oatmeal, toaster pastries, peanut…
Read MoreHonoring Our Heroes: Remembering Local Veterans Through the Generations
By Ella Aguilar As we celebrate another Veterans Day, the Palmyra community reflects on the generations of men and women who answered the nation’s call — from the battlefields of the American Revolution to the skies over Europe. Marion County’s legacy of service runs deep, carried by families whose courage and sacrifice helped shape both…
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