Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes” Exhibit Comes to Memphis
Memphis, MO — The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Missouri Humanities, is bringing the national traveling exhibition “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” to Memphis. The exhibition will be on display at the Memphis Masonic Hall from September 14 through October 26, 2025. “Voices and Votes” examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment…
Read MoreFire Destroys Home in Novelty
By Echo Menges A house was lost to fire Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2025, at 302 North Seventh Street in Novelty. According to Novelty/Plevna Fire Chief Kent Franke, the fire was first seen by a volunteer firefighter at approximately 8:39 a.m. “One of my personnel saw smoke coming from the east and called it in,”…
Read MorePerfect Weather Accompanies Annual Corn Festival
By Echo Menges The annual Knox County Corn Festival was held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5–7, 2025, at the Edina Town Square with near-perfect weather conditions throughout. The crowd was welcomed opening night at the 4-H/FFA Pavilion with the annual Knox County Rescue Squad Fish Fry, and the festivities continued through the weekend with the…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Felon Caught Twice with Guns and Drugs Sentenced to Prison
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Tuesday sentenced a northeast Missouri felon who was on supervised release when he was caught twice with drugs and guns to 153 months in prison. Darek A. Wilson, 40, of Kahoka, in Clark County, pleaded guilty in April in U.S. District Court in St. Louis…
Read MoreClark County Mule Festival Is September 18th – 20th
As the leaves begin to change and the crispness of fall touches the air, a familiar excitement starts to build in Kahoka, Missouri. Nestled in the northeast corner of the state, this small town becomes the center of attention each September as it hosts a beloved tradition that draws people from all across the country:…
Read MoreSamuel Buescher: A Rising Talent in Photography and Cinematography
By Emily Bontrager At just 15 years old, Sam Buescher is already making a name for himself behind the camera. A sophomore, Sam spends much of his free time blending creativity and technical skill to bring his passion for photography and cinematography to life. He lives outside of Wyaconda with his parents, Becki and Will…
Read MoreEdina Man In Need Of A Kidney; Could You Be A Match?
By Emilie Rumble Born in June of 1980, Sam Stoner’s blood sugar has been taken at least four times a day since he was just a year old, and he has been on insulin since 1981. “My mother took great care of me as a kid,” said Stoner. Sam still works full-time, and the doctors…
Read MoreMilan FFA Students Named National Finalists
FFA Members, Teams Vie for Selection to Compete in 2025 National FFA Agriscience Fair Samuel Alvarez and Ethan Pearce of the Milan FFA chapter have been named finalists this year in the Social Sciences category in the Division IV of the National FFA Agriscience Fair. The team placed first in their division in April at…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Named to E&P’s 2025 “Media That Matters” Class
Mike and Sue Scott attended the 2024 Missouri Press Association Day at the Capitol, where press members visited with legislators. The event concluded with a lunch at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City. Behind Mike and Sue, then-Governor Mike Parson answered questions from publishers, editor and reports. Photo credit: Matt Barba, Missouri Press Association. During…
Read MoreLarry Riney Retires After 65 Years Behind the Barber’s Chair
After 65 years of cutting hair and endless conversations, Memphis barber Larry Riney is hanging up his scissors for good. After 65 years of cutting hair and endless conversations, Memphis barber Larry Riney is hanging up his scissors for good. At 84 years old, Larry has decided it’s time to step away from the chair…
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