Knox County Takes Third In State Track Class 1, Eagles Win Three Championships
By David Sharp Knox County senior Cooper Clair won three Class 1 State Championships at the May 23-24, 2026 Class 1 Boys Track and Field Championships at Jefferson City. Clair won the boys 200m dash in 22.01 seconds. Cooper Clair won the silver medal, good for second place in the boys 100m dash in 11.05…
Read MoreFellinger Appointed Interim Knox County Prosecutor
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Knox County has a new interim prosecuting attorney following the recent appointment of former Prosecutor Andrew Boster to the bench. Judge Matthew Wilson signed an administrative order on May 20 appointing Chelsea Fellinger, 33, of rural Canton in Lewis County, as interim Knox County…
Read MoreNewtown-Harris State Track Results – Kinsley Allnutt and Remington Miller
Allnutt Earns State Runner-Up Finish in Javelin for Newtown-Harris JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Newtown-Harris brought home a state medal from the MSHSAA Class 1 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Kinsley Allnutt led the Lady Tigers with a runner-up finish in the girls javelin, placing second in Class 1…
Read MoreLARRY EUGENE GUFFEY
Larry Eugene Guffey, 83, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Larry was born November 2, 1942, at his childhood home in Pennville, Missouri to Murl Beuford and Tharon Victoria (Keller) Guffey. On January 28, 1961, he married Madonna (Pearson) Noland, to this union…
Read MoreSullivan County Honors Outstanding Educators with Teacher of the Year Awards
Submitted by Gracey Gordon, NEMR CST & Marketing Assistant SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO — The Sullivan County Education Association is proud to recognize three exceptional educators as the 2026 Established Teachers of the Year—one from each school district in the county: Green City R-1, Milan C-2, and Newtown-Harris. These teachers were selected for their outstanding dedication…
Read More“We Just Want Our Sister Home” Community Rallies Around Watts Family During Prayer Vigil
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening on the Knox County Courthouse lawn in Edina for a community prayer vigil for missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as the search for the 35-year-old entered its fifth day. Residents from across Knox County and surrounding communities joined local pastors, law enforcement supporters, family members…
Read MoreBRENDA ECKLAND
Brenda Eckland, 82, of Iowa City, passed away on May 24, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow at 5:00 p.m. Private interment will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk, Iowa. Brenda is survived by her brother,…
Read MoreHolland, Buford Medal at State for Scotland County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Scotland County earned two all-state medals at the MSHSAA Class 1 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Charlee Holland led the Lady Tigers with a fourth-place finish in the girls long jump, recording a leap of 5.09 meters. Holland also competed in the triple jump,…
Read MoreMemphis Memorial Day Service Honors Fallen Heroes
MEMPHIS, Mo. — A bright sun shone over the Scotland County Courthouse lawn Monday morning as about 300 people gathered for a tradition built on memory, gratitude and sacrifice. The 81st annual Memorial Day Service, hosted by Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post 4958 VFW, brought veterans, families, local residents, students and community members together May…
Read MoreSchoonover, Oliver Medal at State for Schuyler County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Schuyler County earned three all-state medals at the MSHSAA Class 2 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Deacon Schoonover led the Rams with a third-place finish in the boys shot put, recording a throw of 15.82 meters. Schoonover also medaled in the discus, placing seventh…
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