One Year Later, Hurdland Homicide Investigation Continues
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — It has been a full year since the body of James Hall was recovered by area law enforcement agencies, along with the FBI, at a residence in the small town of Hurdland, which has a population of about 155 residents. On Feb. 25, 2025, multiple law enforcement…
Read MoreMoberly Area Community College Part-Time Honors List
Moberly Area Community College has announced its Fall 2025 Part-Time Honors List, recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement during the Fall Semester. Local students honored include: Maywood: Kara Smith; Mackenzie VanOrder Palmyra: Hudson Bock; Ella-Nora Bonner; Axel Brown; Marissa Gottman; Makayla Harris; Bryant Horstmeier; Sierra Hudson; Anna James; Brandon Jones; Addy Kroeger; Sandra Leon…
Read MoreGardner Museum Musing
Well, the snow didn’t happen, but boy! did it get cold again! But give it a few days and we will be warming up (I hope). As America is celebrating its 250th birthday thought I would write about the firsts in Marion County. These firsts are taken from the 1884 Marion County History Book…
Read MoreMoberly Area Community College Presidents List Fall 2025
Moberly Area Community College has announced its Fall 2025 Presidents’ List, recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement during the Fall Semester. Local students honored include: Maywood: Kennedy Post Palmyra: Lydia Gard; Allie Henggeler; Cameron Martin; Joshua McKeown; Randy Sharpe; Landon Szarka Taylor: Rylan Wright
Read MorePalmyra R-1 School District Regular Board Meeting Press Release
The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the Palmyra R-1 Boardroom. The board heard a report from the wrestling program. Coach Huffman, Coach Williamson, and Coach Hutchings brought members of both the girls and boys wrestling programs to talk about the season and the…
Read More15 Missouri communities are first to gain 2026 Blue Shield designation, Department of Public Safety announces
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 15 Missouri communities as 2026 Missouri Blue Shield communities, making them the first designated for the second year of the programand eligible for state grants to boost law enforcement equipment and/or training. To achieve the designation, communities must demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago February 21, 1901 Postmaster Huggins furnishes us with the following information regarding the rural mail route: the first trip was made last Friday the carrier leaving the Palmyra post office at 8:45 a.m. and getting back at 5:20 p.m. On the trip he delivered 43 letters, 18 postal cards, 325 newspapers, 50…
Read MoreTaylor News
Well, we had some very beautiful days this past week with highs that ran in the upper 60’s and then by the weekend it turned off cold like February should be. I don’t know about you but I am really tired of everyday having wind to deal with. Hopefully March will come in like…
Read MoreCulver-Stockton College Launches Center for Rural Opportunity to Advance Leadership in Rural Higher Education
Canton, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is pleased to announce the launch of the Center for Rural Opportunity, a new institutional initiative designed to elevate and align the College’s leadership in rural-focused education, scholarship, and community engagement. As a rural-located, rural-serving institution, Culver-Stockton College has built a strong portfolio of programs and partnerships addressing rural challenges…
Read MoreReal Estate
1. Quit-claim Wendy M Conrad to Michael J Conrad All of lots 3 and 4 in Surrey Hills Estates – 1st Addition, being part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 25, Township 57 North, Range 5 West, Hannibal 2. General Warranty Landmark Estates LLC to Leland Crane and Laura Crane A…
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