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Lady Cougars Power to District Championship
By David Sharp Highland’s girls took the first step toward the state playoffs with a 61-45 win over conference rival Monroe City (16-11) in the girl’s district championship game of Class 3, District 6 at Highland. The Lady Cougars (23-5), ranked third in Missouri girls Class 3 travel to Winfield, Missouri for a meeting with…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Rally for Overtime Win at District Tournament
By David Sharp Knox County (12-13) leaped to an 8-2 lead in the first quarter of their February 25, 2026 girls District game with Scotland County. The Lady Tigers (18-8) defended and rebounded well after the first period and rallied for a 53-43 overtime win. Kennedy Parrish stole the ball and scored for a 14-7…
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 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 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…
Read MoreNECAC Survey Will Help Identify Needs
NECAC is offering people in its 12 counties a chance to recommend changes to programs or new services for the disadvantaged. The agency is conducting a Community Needs Survey through this summer. “We are trying to collect information from the counties to identify the needs, which includes any barriers and gaps in services,” said NECAC…
Read MorePalmyra High School Drama Club to Present “Fast Food” Comedy March 6-7
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra High School Drama Club will dish up a serving of comedy and chaos next week with its production of Fast Food by Tracy Wells. The one-act play offers a fast-paced and humorous look at life behind the counter of “Burgers R Us,” where overworked and underpaid employees juggle demanding customers,…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago February 28, 1901 Peter Foreman died at his home four miles west of this city Wednesday morning at 3 o’clock. He had been sick for the past six months, but last Friday he was taken with pneumonia and since that time his life has been despaired for. Adolph Hoenes has bought the…
Read MoreTax changes to senior income, car loan interest for 2025–28
COLUMBIA, Mo. — New federal tax changes will affect some seniors and car buyers beginning in the 2025 tax year, providing potential deductions on income for seniors and certain vehicle purchases, according to Andrew Zumwalt, director of the University of Missouri’s Personal Financial Planning program. Deduction for filers 65 and older For taxpayers age 65…
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