JAMES EDWARD “JIM ED” DUNLAP
James Edward “Jim Ed” Dunlap, age 79, of Milan, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital. Jim Ed was born May 5th, 1946, to Charlie Thomas and Mary Mildred (Murdock) Dunlap. On May 16th, 1965, he married Linda Arlene Bundridge. She survives him, along with their three children Carson Wade,…
Read MoreGophers Hold Off North Shelby to Claim Sixth Straight District Title
By Marlana Smith Green City captured its sixth consecutive Class 1 District 11 championship defeating North Shelby 69-61 in a hard-fought battle on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The Gophers jumped out to a 4-0 lead after Clancy Ballinger opened the scoring. The Raiders answered just 13 seconds after Drake Prange scored. Cole Browning’s basket tied…
Read MoreAgricultural Teachers Named Semi-Finalists for Golden Owl
Semi-finalists were recognized for their contributions to agriculture education, their students, and community. Educators devote limitless time, and often their own resources, to helping students pursue their passions. To recognize the contributions of Missouri’s leading agricultural teachers, Nationwide, FCS Financial, and the Missouri FFA Foundation are honoring exceptional teachers through the Golden Owl Award® program.…
Read MoreCelebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week Celebrates
NEMO – Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our…
Read MoreLady Cougars Power to District Championship
By David Sharp Highland’s girls took the first step toward the state playoffs with a 61-45 win over conference rival Monroe City (16-11) in the girl’s district championship game of Class 3, District 6 at Highland. The Lady Cougars (23-5), ranked third in Missouri girls Class 3 travel to Winfield, Missouri for a meeting with…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Rally for Overtime Win at District Tournament
By David Sharp Knox County (12-13) leaped to an 8-2 lead in the first quarter of their February 25, 2026 girls District game with Scotland County. The Lady Tigers (18-8) defended and rebounded well after the first period and rallied for a 53-43 overtime win. Kennedy Parrish stole the ball and scored for a 14-7…
Read MoreKATHERINE ELAINE (EWING) FORRESTER
Katherine Elaine (Ewing) Forrester, 79, of Memphis, Missouri, died February 25, 2026, at her home. She was born September 29, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the oldest of two children born to Clark Baldwin and Katherine Madeline (Monroe) Ewing. Elaine attended elementary school (grades 1-3) at South Liberty Grade School, a country school north of Rutledge.…
Read MoreJIMMY EDWARD WHISENANT
Jimmy Edward Whisenant, 78, of Edina, Missouri, formerly of Louisiana, was called home Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born December 30, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, on the military base, the son of Arlen Verlon and Minnie Juanita Joles Whisenant. Jimmy moved to Missouri in…
Read MoreANNA LEE VANSKIKE
Anna Lee Vanskike, 88, of Newark, Missouri, passed away Friday morning, February 27, 2026, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri. Anna was born May 29, 1937, in Hurdland, Missouri, the daughter of James Andrew and Josephine May Kidd Evertson. She graduated from the Hurdland High School in the Class of 1955. On…
Read MoreSHELBY JEAN DENT
Shelby Jean Dent, 89, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Stonebridge Senior Living. She was born February 21, 1937, in Knox City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (Tarpein) Miner. On February 14, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald Dennis Dent in LaBelle, Missouri, who…
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