Message from Congressman Sam Graves – 6th District of Missouri
On June 20, 2024, an illegal alien from India driving an 18-wheeler caused a multi-car pileup after driving at an unsafe speed and failing to stop for traffic in a construction zone. His reckless driving, combined with California’s irresponsible decision to issue him a commercial driver’s license (CDL), forever changed the life of 5-year-old Dalilah…
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WOW! What a beautiful week it has been, I am so enjoying these temps in the 80’s and the sunshine that has been beaming down on us. This all makes me so ready to plant some flowers and garden. There is some rain in the forecast for this upcoming week, let’s hope we can get…
Read MoreMission Hill Baptist Calls Pastor
Mission Hill Baptist Church, 4653 Business Hwy 61 just south of Palmyra has called Joshua Parson to be the new Pastor. He will be relieving Interim Pastor Gary Loomis who has served for the past two years. Bro. Parson graduated from NorthSide Christian School in Louisville, Kentucky and received a Bachelor of Science in Bible…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning? BBB Offers Tips for Hiring Help, Donating Wisely, and Avoiding Online Scams
If you’ve caught the spring-cleaning bug, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips for finding trusted companies to help you declutter, locating places to donate used items, and staying safe if you’re selling items online. Clearing the clutter can be a daunting task for busy families, and some turn to professional cleaning or organizing services.…
Read MorePalmyra Opens Season with Comeback Win
Palmyra opened its season in dramatic fashion Saturday, rallying twice to defeat Fulton 10-8 in the first game of a two-game appearance at the Southern Boone baseball cluster. Fulton set the tone early, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding single runs in the second and third to take a 4-0 lead. Palmyra…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago March 21, 1901 While Mary, the little daughter of Price Spratt of near Benbow and her little cousin were playing Monday afternoon, they got hold of a revolver. The consequence was that Mary was shot in the face but not fatally hurt. What pleases a woman? It pleasures her to be told…
Read MoreMarion County Ballot Features Major Road Proposal, School Races and Uncontested Seats
MARION COUNTY — Voters across Marion County will face a wide-ranging ballot in the April 7 General Municipal Election, with key decisions on transportation funding, local leadership and school board representation — along with a number of candidates who will take office without opposition. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at…
Read MoreMaywood News
We certainly experienced weather extremes this week. On Monday, the temperature hovered around 15 degrees, and a vicious wind blew most of the day. I don’t think we were the only farm that had newborn animals suffer in the bitter, windy cold. By Friday, the temperature had reached 87 degrees, and the newborns then suffered…
Read MoreSchool Funding Concerns, Veterans Project Funding Highlight Marion County Commission Meetings
PALMYRA — School funding concerns, federal grant delays and ongoing infrastructure needs were among the key topics addressed during the Marion County Commission’s regular meetings on March 9 and March 16 at the courthouse in Palmyra. At the March 9 meeting, commissioners approved a series of routine financial items, including payroll for the period of…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Inpatient Dialysis Department Enhances Critical Kidney Care
After one year of providing in-house inpatient dialysis services, Hannibal Regional Hospital is reflecting on the meaningful impact the program has had on patients and families across the region. Prior to having this service in-house, Hannibal Regional relied on a contracted third-party based out of Columbia, MO to provide dialysis services, which limited immediate access…
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