AREA NEWS
Lady Cougars Win Highland Tournament Championship
By David Sharp Highland’s girls battled back from an early 16-9 deficit to win the girls Championship of the 54th Annual Highland Varsity Basketball Tournament. The 2026 Highland Tournament was held January 5-10. Kirksville (9-2) saw Eva Danielson scored with 12 seconds remaining in the first quarter for the seven point Tiger lead. The Lady…
Read MoreNWS Storm Spotter Training Schedule and Locations
Storm Spotter Training in Edina on Jan. 27 By Echo Menges The National Weather Service St. Louis office has released the 2026 list of on-site and online storm spotter training opportunities. The training is a free offering to communities throughout the office’s coverage area, and everyone with an interest—especially those living in a severe-weather-prone region…
Read MoreKnox County Receives 2025 Impact Award for Rebel Run Bridge Replacement Project
NEMO Regional Planning Commission Press Release The Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission has awarded Knox County a 2025 Impact Award in recognition of its successful RebelRun Bridge replacement project, a critical infrastructure investment that restored safe and reliable transportation access for the community. Through $2,209,600 in MoDOT off -system bridge funding, the Knox County Commission…
Read MoreNew Year’s Baby Arrives at Scotland Co. Hospital
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The first baby of the new year has arrived at Scotland County Hospital. Abel Drew Walton, son of Andrew and Rebecca (Whitmire) Walton of Hurdland, was born at 8:03 p.m. Jan. 7, 2026. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Abel was welcomed home by…
Read MoreYear in Review: 2025
2025 Year in Review July through December July 2025 The Scotland County Fair was held July 5 through July 12. The Scotland County Fair Queen was Zada Ketchum. The Ketchum family was named the 2025 Scotland County Farm Family. Scotland County R-1 announced a new cross-country program. Toni Middleton was hired as the new cross-country…
Read MoreMore Than $1.5 Million Awarded to Area Communities Through State CDBG Program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced Monday that more than $16.7 million has been awarded to 43 community improvement projects statewide through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s Fiscal Year 2025 competitive cycle, with several Northeast Missouri communities receiving funding. Governor Mike Kehoe said the grants are aimed at…
Read More20 Missouri Youths Attend National 4-H Congress
ATLANTA, Ga. – Twenty Missouri 4-H members were selected to represent the state at the National 4-H Congress, a premier leadership conference held Nov. 28–Dec. 2 in Atlanta. The delegation joined more than 700 youths from over 40 states for a week of leadership development, as well as an evening of culture at the Atlanta…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Hannibal Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2026. Proud parents Breaunna Davis and John Mata of Palmyra, Missouri, welcomed a son named John on January 1, 2026, at 2:42 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 19 inches long. The family received prenatal care from Dr. Laura…
Read More20 Missouri Youths Attend National 4-H Congress
ATLANTA, Ga. – Twenty Missouri 4-H members were selected to represent the state at the National 4-H Congress, a premier leadership conference held Nov. 28–Dec. 2 in Atlanta. The delegation joined more than 700 youths from over 40 states for a week of leadership development, as well as an evening of culture at the Atlanta…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of What’s Left
We sat in the dark, listening carefully for any noise to let us know our target creatures were getting close. Years of shooting a gun without hearing protection has curtailed my hearing, but when I heard my hunting buddy say, “I just heard them,” I walked out quickly and turned on the H.S. Undertaker electronic…
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