Search Underway for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance of a missing Edina woman described by authorities as “very concerning.” Lindsey Watts, 35, of Edina was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, at approximately 11 p.m. by a family member after returning home to…
Read MoreBenaiah Marez Named to the Dean’s List at Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, SC (05/11/2026)– Benaiah Marez, a Freshman Music major from Palmyra, was among approximately 600 Bob Jones University students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Read MoreLocal Students Named to Columbia College Spring 2026 Dean’s List
COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 13, 2026) – Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Spring 2026 Semester (January-May 2026). To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 undergraduate credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Founded in 1851 in…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago May 15, 1901 By resolution passed at last session of the city council, all property owners and those having property in charge, are hereby notified that all dangerous and defective sidewalks (brick or plank) must be put in good condition and repair at once. The minstrel company which exhibited here last Saturday…
Read MoreMaywood News
By Rachel Bringer This week brought more rain, thunderstorms, and lightning bugs! We continue to have cool mornings, but the hot and humid afternoons feel more like summer! South Union Baptist Church met for worship today. Brother Dan was on vacation, and Brother Nick Davis, who is Director for Advancement for the Missouri Baptist Homes,…
Read MoreMaple Lawn Auxiliary Holds Meeting
April 30, 2026 — The Maple Lawn Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 pm April 30, 2026, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in the private dining room. Ten members answered rollcall with their response to “Have you ever ridden in a rumble seat?”. The gem of the day was a quote by Ann…
Read MoreTaylor Area
By Cindy Griesbaum Congratulations to all of the area graduates who have had their graduations this past week or will be happening this upcoming week, pre-school, Jr. High, high schools and colleges. The farmers were working very hard to get their crops in the ground these past few weeks and the weather has been very…
Read MoreMarion County R-II Graduates Look Ahead After Emotional Ceremony
By Ella Aguilar PHILADELPHIA, MO — Marion County R-II High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on May 15, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for graduating seniors. Family members, friends, faculty, and community supporters filled the gymnasium to recognize students for their hard work, accomplishments, and…
Read MoreCharles “Chuck” Anthony Hirner
Charles “Chuck” Anthony Hirner Sr., 87, of New London, MO, passed away at 10:30 PM, Sunday, May 10, 2026, at University Hospital Columbia in Columbia, MO. A Catholic Funeral Liturgy Service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 15, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hannibal, MO. Fr. Greg Meystrik and Fr. Mike Quinn…
Read MoreMuseum Musing
By Betsy Welty Congratulations to all 2026 graduates . Best of Luck in your new adventures. Proud of each of you. Recently I saw an article in a 2012 Palmyra Spectator about a Country Band that started playing at Halls Hall. A little bit of a back story to get back to the Band. In…
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