Panthers Power Past Highland in CCC Win
PALMYRA — Palmyra used a 15-run third inning to break open a Clarence Cannon Conference baseball game April 21, rolling past Highland 20-3 in three innings. The Panthers improved to 12-5 with the win. Rylan Compton highlighted the night with his 100th career hit, driving in a run in the second inning. Compton finished 2-for-4…
Read MorePalmyra Rallies Past Hallsville
Palmyra battled back from a five-run deficit Monday, April 20, scoring late to edge Hallsville 9-8. Hallsville scored three runs in the first inning and added two more in the second to build a 5-0 lead before the Panthers answered in the bottom of the third. Palmyra tied the game with help from a double…
Read MoreDonna J Rupp Obituary
Donna J. Rupp, 89, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 7:55 AM, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Fr. Jerry Kaimann will officiate. Burial will be at Grand…
Read MoreHNB National Bank Completes Acquisition of Kearney Trust Company
HNB Bancorp, Inc., a Missouri Corporation headquartered in Hannibal, Missouri, the holding company for HNB National Bank, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Kearney Trust Company of Kearney Missouri, a Missouri State-chartered depository trust company. After the closing, HNB National Bank has approximately $1.285 billion in assets, $858.4 million in loans, and $1.156…
Read MorePhilip Gottman Obituary
Philip Gottman, age 73 of Sharon, WI passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hannibal, MO on June 29, 1952 the son of Chauncey and Thelma (Bross) Gottman. Philip was united in marriage on May 23rd 1987, to Margie Williams and they…
Read MorePHS Science Olympiad Competes at State Competition
Nine members of the Palmyra High School Science Olympiad team attended the State Competition at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO on Saturday, April 18. These students qualified for the state competition by earning 4th place as a team at the Northeast Regional competition at Truman State University in February. Aubrey Bier, Livia Bross,…
Read MoreIndians Stay Hot, Run Past South Shelby 14-2
SHELBINA — Clark County continued its strong stretch Thursday, using a fast start and relentless pressure on the bases to roll past South Shelby 14-2. The Indians wasted no time taking control, plating three runs in the first inning behind a two-run double from Amos Phillips and a South Shelby error. They added another run…
Read MoreIndians Rally From Five Down, Erupt For 14-6 Win Over West Hancock
KAHOKA — Clark County erased an early five-run deficit in emphatic fashion Wednesday, exploding for eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat West Hancock 14-6. After falling behind 6-1 through the first three innings, the Indians methodically chipped away before delivering a game-changing rally that turned the contest completely around. West Hancock struck first…
Read MoreMoDOT Announces Roadwork in Clark County Through May 1
HANNIBAL, Mo. (April 20, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance projects in northeast Missouri, including scheduled closures in Clark County through May 1. Motorists can view road conditions and planned closures on the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. MoDOT officials said inclement weather may impact the schedule, and additional…
Read MoreFair Board Starts 2026 Improvements
Several facility improvements have been made at the Clark County Fairgrounds in recent years, and this year’s improvement to the grandstand may be the most noticeable to date. In 2025, electrical upgrades were completed for the concession vendors and campers, along with new decking in the box seating area, replacement of wood in the seating…
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