Amazon Data Center Being Constructed in Missouri: Governor Kehoe wants Missouri to be the next Silicon Valley
By Ella Aguilar JEFFERSON CITY – On June 15th, Amazon announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new data center campus in Montgomery City, the same county where Google will be placing their data center that was approved by Governor Kehoe on May 20th. According to Governor Kehoe, “Projects like this create…
Read MoreUpcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
June 29 – July 2, 2026 HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may…
Read MoreMission Hill Baptist Church to Celebrate 48 Years
Palmyra, MO – Mission Hill Baptist Church will be celebrating 48 years on Sunday, June 28th, with Morning Worship, Dinner on the Grounds, and an Afternoon Concert hosted by the Southern Gospel Quartet, Final Authority. Activities will begin at 10:00 A.M. with Morning Worship, featuring Final Authority. Following the service, there will be a carry-in…
Read MoreBBB: Alzheimer Awareness Month Highlights Scam Risks for Older Adults
This Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is a good time to revisit the scam safety advice that Better Business Bureau® promotes year-round. Older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it can be harder for those who have a condition that…
Read MoreMaywood News
We had another rainy week, and the temperatures ranged from hot and humid early in the week to chilly this morning. Although today was the first day of summer, it rained most of the day, and the sun never made an appearance! South Union Baptist Church met for worship today, and Brother Dan’s message was…
Read MorePalmyra Superintendent Highlights Budget, Progress and Priorities
June 16, 2026 Citizens of the Palmyra R-1 School District, Last week at the June board meeting, the Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met to approve the 2026-2027 budget. We were able to pass a balanced budget that includes a 3% raise for both certified and classified staff members. Our district has been blessed with…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Wound Care Center to Host Open House During Wound Care Awareness Month
Chronic wounds affect an estimated 11 million people in the United States, and the incidence is expected to increase by approximately two percent annually over the next decade. An aging population and rising rates of conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy continue to contribute to this growing healthcare concern.…
Read MoreLocal 4-H Shooters Aim for Nationals
Meet the local members of the 2026 Missouri State 4-H Shooting Sports Teams. Missouri has 9 shooting sports disciplines teams which are Air Pistols, Air Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Smallbore Rifle, Muzzle loaders, Shotguns, Compound Archery, Recurve Archery and Hunting Skills. Tryouts were hosted back in the fall and the top 4 scores for each discipline…
Read MoreLindsey Watts Still Missing One Month Later; Community Encouraged to Prioritize Self-Care
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Friday, June 19, marks one month since 35-year-old Lindsey Watts was last seen in Edina, a milestone that has left many in Knox County reflecting on the emotional toll her disappearance has taken on her family, friends, co-workers, clients, neighbors, investigators and the community as a whole. In a…
Read MoreSewcial Quilters Honor Veterans During Flag Day Ceremony
KAHOKA — Patriotism filled Kahoka City Park on Friday morning as the community gathered for the annual Flag Day parade and ceremony, where several veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor. The presentation was made June 12 by the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County, who presented handmade quilts to veterans in recognition of their service,…
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