AREA NEWS
Brownell’s Gem Sends Schuyler County Past Silex, Into State Quarterfinals
Schuyler County is one win away from the final four. Behind a dominant complete-game pitching performance from Gage Brownell and a steady offensive attack, the Rams powered past Silex 9-3 Monday, May 25, in a Class 2 sectional baseball game. The victory sends Schuyler County into the Class 2 quarterfinal round Wednesday against Eugene. Brownell…
Read MoreSheppard, Augspurg Medal at State for Palmyra
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Palmyra earned three all-state medals at the MSHSAA Class 2 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Luke Sheppard medaled in both hurdle events for the Panthers. Sheppard placed seventh in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.71 seconds after qualifying through preliminaries with a…
Read MoreArea Fire Departments Receive State Grant Funding
Two Marion County fire departments have received matching grant funding through the Missouri Departmentof Conservation’s Volunteer Fire Assistance program. Marion County R-II Fire Department & First Responders received a $2,625 matching grant toward the purchase of 10 Minitor pagers. The department spent $5,250 on the equipment. The Palmyra Fire Protection District received a $9,023.30 matching…
Read MoreMarion County R-II Students Recognized for Awards, Scholarships
Marion County R-II students were recognized for academic, athletic, FFA, service and scholarship achievements during the 2025-26 school year. Senior honors included Wyatt Tuley as valedictorian and Nathan Wright as salutatorian. Summa cum laude graduates were Andrew Corey, Tuley, Anthony Walker, and Wright. Colton Swisher was recognized magna cum laude, while Abbigail Corey and Mackenzie…
Read MoreArea Residents Named to UCM Spring 2026 Dean’s List
WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The following area students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List includes undergraduate students who achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or above. Hannibal Johnathan Carlin Samuel Gasaway Olivia Mears Julia Newland Christian Quintanilla Lucas Quintanilla…
Read MorePublic Art Contest Winners Announced
Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal Arts Council is pleased to announce the winning images chosen for the eleventh annual ART IN THE OPEN public art contest. The winning images will be featured on local Robinson Outdoor digital billboards at Broadway & Maple Avenue and Stardust Drive in June and on banners at the Ronny Ferrel…
Read MoreMain Street Palmyra to Host Community Town Hall
Main Street Palmyra invites community members, business owners and local stakeholders to attend a public Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3, from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the Sesquicentennial Building. The event is being held in collaboration with Missouri Main Street Connection and is designed to gather community input, share ideas and discuss the future…
Read MorePalmyra Middle School Recognizes Award Winners
PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra Middle School recognized students and staff members for academic achievement, leadership, citizenship and attendance during its end-of-year awards program. Students of the Year were Sarah Pontius and Blake Weaver for fifth grade, Shepherd Breitling and Avery Campbell for sixth grade, Jaedyn Bock and Miles Fix for seventh grade, and Laney Weaver…
Read MoreMotorcycle Awareness Month Promotes Road Safety Across Missouri
As temperatures rise and motorcycles return to Missouri highways and rural roads, May serves as Motorcycle Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign focused on reducing crashes, increasing driver awareness, and promoting safer road habits for both riders and motorists. According to recent Missouri motorcycle safety statistics, riders remain among the most vulnerable people on the road.…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Budgets, Swears in Newly Elected Members
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra City Council met April 16 in the Palmyra Council Chambers, approving the city’s fiscal year 2027 budgets, adopting updated electrical rates, and swearing in newly elected council members following certification of the April 7 municipal election results. Before the regular meeting, Mayor Alan Adrian opened a public hearing concerning the…
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