AREA NEWS
Marion County Commission Approves Liquor Licenses, Discusses Truck Wash Construction
Palmyra, MO–The Marion County Commission convened on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the County Courthouse in Palmyra with Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax, Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch, and Western District Commissioner Lacey Miller in attendance. The meeting addressed several key matters, including liquor license approvals, the potential construction of a truck wash, and updates…
Read MoreFarmers Need Tools That Keep Pace With the Growing Season
By Matt Wright, farmer, Emden, Missouri Every farming season begins with a plan. Farmers spend months preparing before a single seed goes into the ground. We line up seed, fertilizer and crop protection strategies long before spring planting begins. Those decisions depend on having the tools we expect to use when the crop is growing.…
Read MoreClark County Athletes Turn In Strong CCC Performances
Palmer wins 100-meter dash at Clarence Cannon meet Clark County’s Cabell Palmer sprinted to a conference title Monday, May 4, winning the girls 100-meter dash at the Clarence Cannon Conference Meet at South Shelby High School in Shelbina. Palmer won the 100 in 13.42 seconds and added a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter dash in…
Read MoreClark County Wins Three Of Four During Busy Baseball Stretch
The Clark County Indians bounced back from a 1-0 pitcher’s duel against Quincy Notre Dame with three straight wins, defeating Hamilton/Warsaw, Mendon Unity and Monroe City during a strong late-season stretch. Clark County opened the run April 28 with a narrow 1-0 loss to Quincy Notre Dame. Both teams were sharp on the mound, with…
Read MoreMissouri 4-H Youth Engage in Civic Leadership at State Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On April 28, nine youth from Clark County 4-H members and volunteers were among more than 500 Missouri 4-H members, staff, and volunteers who gathered in Jefferson City for 4-H Day at the Capitol, focused on civic engagement, leadership, and advocacy. To kick off the day, the 4-H Civic Engagement Ambassadors…
Read MoreClark County Resident Earns Honors at District Pageant
By Emily Bontrager Joanne Ragan, a resident of the Clark County Nursing Home for the past six months, was named 1st Runner-Up at the Missouri Health Care Association District 6 Long-Term Care Pageant. Joanne represented the Clark County Nursing Home at the pageant, held April 16 at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. Joanne,…
Read MoreClark County Local Cancer Fund Provides Comfort, Support for Neighbors Facing Cancer
By Emily Bontrager A cancer diagnosis can change life in an instant. Along with the fear, appointments and uncertainty, families often face the added stress of travel expenses, prescriptions and the many unexpected costs that come with treatment. For Clark County residents, the Clark County Local Cancer Fund Inc. has been one steady source of…
Read MoreCCR-1 Scholar Bowl Team Advances to State
CLARK COUNTY, Mo. — The Clark County High School varsity Scholar Bowl team is headed to the state semifinals after a hard-fought quarterfinal victory over Columbia Independent. The Indians won the best-of-three series 2-1, rallying after a narrow loss in the opening match. Clark County fell by just one question in the first contest before…
Read MoreParis Breaks Open LCC Game With Eagles
By David Sharp Luke Ensor went 2-5 with three RBI and two runs scored leading Paris (7-9) to an 11-3, win over Knox County in April 29, 2026 Lewis and Clark baseball play at Paris. The Coyotes sent 13 batters to the plate during a decisive seven score sixth inning rally. Paris starter Elijah Reynolds…
Read MoreHighland Gets Past Mustangs
By David Sharp Marion County (0-9) scored a single run on a first inning passed ball. Heath Feldkamp took care of the rest, tossing a five inning no hitter at the Mustangs during May 1, 2026 varsity baseball play at Marion County. The Cougars improved to 3-10 on the season with an 11-1 victory. Nathan…
Read More