Raiders Fall to Tigers
By Marlana Smith North Shelby (12-13) lost to Scotland County on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 77-43. Both teams scored double digits in the first quarter. The Raiders collected 15 points. Gannon Bowen scored five points while TJ Belt and Bo Bacon each tallied four. Drake Prange put in bucket. The Tigers led 18-15…
Read MoreCardinals Wrap Up Conference Play with Loss at Centralia
By Mark Requet The South Shelby Cardinals traveled to Centralia on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and lost 71-39 to the Panthers in its final Clarence Cannon Conference match of the season. Both teams came out strong to start the game. After Centralia took a lead of 4-0, South Shelby’s Peyson Larrick put the…
Read MoreLady Birds Lose at Centralia, Finish 5-1 in CCC
By Mark Requet The South Shelby Lady Birds ran into a buzz saw on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, when they traveled to Centralia and lost to the Lady Panthers 48-16, suffering its first Clarence Cannon Conference loss this season. The Lady Birds were held to three points in the first quarter and three…
Read MorePublic Safety Director Speaks in Shelbina
By Marlana Smith The Shelby County Republican Club held its annual Lincoln Day event at the Shelby County Senior Center in Shelbina on Saturday, February 21, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. A soup supper was offered, and donations were accepted to go towards scholarships for the local students. Myrna Schroy welcomed those in attendance. Troy…
Read MoreEva Kiser
Eva Mae Kiser, age 81 of York, NE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 15, 1944 to Julius Ceasar and Lucille Garnet (McCurdy) Wiley. Eva Mae was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, whose kindness, strength, and unwavering love touched the lives of all who knew…
Read MoreCCC Basketball Selections Released
The following is the 2025-26 All Clarence Cannon Conference Girls Teams. CCC Records Centralia 23-3 (6-0) South Shelby 17-8 (5-1) Highland 20-5 (4-2) Macon 13-13 (2-4) Monroe City 15-10 (2-4) Palmyra 6-20 (2-4) Clark County 0-25 (0-6) 1st Team All Conference Braylin Brunkhorst, Senior, Centralia Ryenn Gordon, Junior, Centralia Keera Rothweiler, Junior, Highland Naaron Hays,…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 School District Announces Hiring of Palmyra Middle School Principal, Kylee Meyer
Palmyra, MO – February 18, 2026 – The Palmyra R-1 School District is pleased to announce Mrs. Kylee Meyer as the next Principal of Palmyra Middle School beginning the 2026-2027 school year. Mrs. Meyer is currently completing her third year as Assistant Principal at Palmyra Middle School. During her time as Assistant Principal, she has…
Read MoreUniversity of Arkansas Chancellor’s List Includes Area Students
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on theFall 2025 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, undergraduate students must attain a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework required for…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Foundation Announces Inaugural Crimson Ball to Benefit Local Heart Patients
Hannibal Regional Foundation is proud to host the Inaugural Crimson Ball on Saturday,February 28, at Hannibal Country Club. The event will bring the community together for an elegant evening with a powerful purpose: raising awareness and funds to support local heart patients. As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States,…
Read MoreLocal Students Graduate from Missouri State University
SPRINGFIELD, MO (02/10/2026)– Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in fall 2025. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 12, 2025, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Cailee Combs of Hannibal (63401) graduated with a Bachelor of Science,English, Summa Cum Laude in the Honors College Maria Cox of Hannibal…
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