Gravett Makes History as First Female Presiding Judge of 1st Judicial Circuit
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group LANCASTER, Mo. — Surrounded by family, colleagues and a legacy of judicial excellence, Lindsay Gravett was sworn in Friday afternoon as the first female presiding judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit of Missouri. The ceremony, held in the Lancaster courthouse, marked a historic moment not only for Gravett, but…
Read MorePalmyra Chamber of Commerce Tours Renovated Palmyra High School
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce met at Palmyra High School, where members toured the campus and viewed the recent renovations completed across the district. Last year, the district the public approved and $8 million dollar bond issue.. Superintendent Jason Harper and the Board of Education chose to delay immediate spending to allow…
Read MoreRecent 911 Call Data for Law Enforcement Shows Edina Generates Half of Countywide Police Activity
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — October 17, 2025 – A review of public 911 call data from the past three weeks shows that half of all law enforcement responses in Knox County occurred within the city limits of Edina, which is disproportionately high. Between Sept. 26 and Oct. 16, 2025, dispatchers logged 65 law…
Read MoreHighland Repeats As Softball District Champ
By David Sharp Addy Abell hit a two run third inning homer and Bailie Cristt went 2-3 with two RBI leading the offensive charge to a 10-3 Highland victory in the October 18, 2025 Class 2, District 5 Championship game at Highland. Abby Lay pitched the first five innings striking out eight with seven walks…
Read MoreSlocum Cemetery Marks 150 Years With Ceremony in Greensburg
By Echo Menges GREENSBURG, Mo. — More than a century of local history was honored Sunday, Oct. 5, as community members gathered at the Pleasant Ridge Church for the 150th anniversary of Slocum Cemetery. Located west of Greensburg, Slocum Cemetery was established in 1875 on land donated by Thomas and Martha Slocum. The commemorative event…
Read MoreGravett Makes History as First Female Presiding Judge of 1st Judicial Circuit
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group LANCASTER, Mo. — Surrounded by family, colleagues and a legacy of judicial excellence, Lindsay Gravett was sworn in Friday afternoon as the first female presiding judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit of Missouri. The ceremony, held in the Lancaster courthouse, marked a historic moment not only for Gravett, but…
Read MoreKeeley Brown Qualifies for State Golf, Earns All-District Honors
Scotland County Senior Keeley Brown has already had a golf season to remember. On Thursday, the Lady Tigers traveled to Green Hills Golf Course in Chillicothe, MO to compete in the Class 1, District 3 golf tournament. Keeley Brown made the most of her opportunity, and added more accolades to her already impressive season. The…
Read MoreKetchum Family Selected As Scotland County’s Missouri Farm Family
Memphis, Mo. – Jenna Ketchum and family of Downing were among the Missouri families honored at the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on August 11 during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The Ketchum family was chosen as the Scotland County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension and the Scotland County Farm…
Read MoreSmall-Town Roots Inspire “Memphis, MO” Short Film
By Emily Bontrager Memphis native Kendra Middleton is excited to be creating a short film titled “Memphis, MO.” Kendra, 24, now lives in Columbia, Missouri, after moving there from New York City a year ago. A graduate of Scotland County High School and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), she has taken on multiple…
Read MoreHighway Patrol Investigates Ralls County Homicide and Monroe County Officer- Involved Shooting
At the request of the Ralls County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) is assisting with a death investigation in Ralls County, Missouri. During the early morning hours of Sunday, October 12, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a rural address outside Monroe City regarding a possible shooting.…
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