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Sullivan County Officials Urge Drivers to ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’
MILAN, Mo. — Sullivan County commissioners have issued a proclamation in support of the 2025 Buckle Up Phone Down challenge, urging residents to prioritize safety on the roads by wearing seat belts and avoiding cell phone use while driving. The proclamation, signed Oct. 28, highlights sobering statistics, including that six out of 10 people killed…
Read MoreClark Leads Brashear with 41st-Place Finish at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Brashear’s Levi Clark closed out an outstanding season with a strong performance at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Clark clocked a time of 17:57.7, earning a 41st-place finish among more than 170 of Missouri’s top Class 1…
Read MoreKnox Co. Downs Rams In District Football Contest
By David sharp Isaac Shahan picked off three Schuyler County passes including two pick six returns for a touchdown during a 72-0 win over the Rams (2-8) during Class 1, District 8 playoff football at Knox County. The Eagles (10-0) clinched at least a tie for the best overall football season in terms of wins…
Read MoreKnox County’s Miller Finishes 64th at State Meet
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Knox County’s Grayson Miller capped off an impressive cross country season with a strong showing at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Competing among Missouri’s top Class 1 runners, Miller crossed the finish line in 18:24.1, earning 64th place overall in…
Read MoreLewis County C-1 FFA Members Attend National FFA Conference
Submitted by Angie Hamlin, Lewis County C-1 FFA Advisor Lewis County C-1 FFA Members attended the 98th National FFA Convention held November 1, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Macy Hamlin, Jackson Putnam and Denton Daggs were awarded the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention. The American Degree is the highest award an FFA member…
Read MoreKnox County Audit Finds Two Areas for Improvement
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Knox County’s latest financial audit shows the county’s finances in good shape overall, with no material weaknesses in internal controls, but auditors identified two statutory compliance issues and made two recommendations for improvement. The 2023 audit, released Nov. 3 by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, found the county’s books accurate…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Schools Earn Strong Marks In 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports (APR), giving a data-driven look at how public schools are performing across the state. For Northeast Missouri, the results are encouraging — every district remains fully accredited, and most continue to exceed state…
Read MoreLove Lives Here: Community Comes Together to Support Knox County Local Cancer Fund
Walk to Remember Raises Record Donations for Single Knox County Local Cancer Fund Event By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Local Cancer Fund’s Walk to Remember raised more than $16,000 to support Knox County residents battling cancer — marking the largest single fundraiser total in the organization’s history. The Walk to Remember…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Schools Earn Strong Marks in 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports (APR), giving a data-driven look at how public schools are performing across the state. For Northeast Missouri, the results are encouraging — every district remains fully accredited, and most continue to exceed state…
Read MoreMcDaniel Medals Fifth, Phillips and Ames Turn In Strong Finishes for Clark County at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Clark County runners made their mark at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, as senior Mason McDaniel earned a top-five state medal while teammates Malaki Phillips and Presley Ames also delivered strong performances against elite competition. McDaniel capped…
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