CAROLYN LOUISE (BRUEGENHEMKE) HIGGINS
Carolyn Louise (Bruegenhemke) Higgins, 86, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at The Pines in Kirksville, MO, with her family by her side. She was born on April 15, 1939, in Edina, Missouri, to Leo and Verna Mae (Lingenfelter) Bruegenhemke. Carolyn attended Fabius Grade School and graduated from Baring High School…
Read MoreRural School Leaders Warn Proposed Tax Bills Could Strip Millions from Northeast Missouri Classrooms
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Superintendents across northeast Missouri say three proposed property tax measures moving through the Missouri House could significantly reduce funding for rural school districts — potentially affecting staffing, programming and long-term financial stability. The legislation — Missouri House Bill 2780, Missouri House Bill 1766, and Missouri House Bill 2329 —…
Read MoreKimberly “Kim” Kaizen Obituary
Kimberly “Kim” Kaizen, 65, of Hannibal, MO, passed away peacefully at 3:01 PM Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. Kim’s family will host a Life Celebration for her at a later date. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal, MO. Kim was born July 13, 1960,…
Read MoreMSHSAA Announces Resumption of Class 3 Sectional Girls Basketball Game Between Highland vs. Principia
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has completed its review of the Class 3 Sectional girls basketball game played March 2, 2026, between Highland High School and Principia High School at Winfield High School. The contest concluded with Principia winning 46-45. However, following a formal review of events that occurred…
Read MorePanthers Advance to District Final with Win Over South Shelby
By Mark Requet The Palmyra Panthers defeated the South Shelby Cardinals 55-38 on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Class 3, District 6 Tournament at Monroe City to advance to the championship game on Saturday. Ryan McKinney scored the first points of the game for the Panthers to grab the early lead. Cooper Seaton hit…
Read MoreMustangs Season Ends Against Raiders
By Marlana Smith Marion County took on North Shelby in the first round of the Class 1 District 11 Tournament on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at La Plata High School. The Mustangs lost, 64-32. North Shelby took a 7-0 lead after Bo Bacon and Gannon Bowen each scored two points. Cole Browning followed with a…
Read MoreBross Named to University of Tulsa President’s Honor Roll
PALMYRA – Atticus T. Bross of Palmyra has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at the University of Tulsa for the Fall 2025 Semester. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, students must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the term.
Read MoreMaple Lawn Auxiliary Holds Meeting
The Maple Lawn Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 pm February 26, 2026, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in the private dining room. Ten members answered rollcall with their response to “What do you like best about February?” The gem of the day was “The blue pearl is the gem of the day.…
Read MoreDeadline Registering to Vote
Marion County Clerk Marla Meyers has announced the last day that a person may register as a new voter, and be eligible to vote on April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election is Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Persons who have not registered prior to that deadline cannot, by law, vote in the election.…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Election Equipment Purchase, Addresses Courtroom Acoustics and West Quincy Redevelopment
PALMYRA, MO – The Marion County Commission handled a full agenda of financial approvals, facility improvements, technology purchases and redevelopment updates during meeting held February 12th and February 23rd at the Marion County Courthouse in Palmyra. February 12: Financial Business and Courtroom Acoustics Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax, Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch and…
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