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Palmyra High School Student Wins Local American Legion Oratorical Contest
Palmyra, MO — Palmyra High School is proud to announce that Tess Lehman has been named the winner of this year’s American Legion Oratorical Contest. This prestigious competition challenges students to demonstrate a strong understanding of the U.S. Constitution through prepared speeches and impromptu responses. Tess impressed the judges with a compelling and well-researched presentation,…
Read MoreVeterans Day Brick Laying at Marion County Courthouse
The Marion County Courthouse was the site of the American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Brick Celebration on a brisk November day. Marcia Fohey, chairman of the Brick Committee and auxiliary vice president, welcomed guests. She reminded them how blessed we are as we head into the 250th celebration of our country, and that the following week…
Read MoreScotland County and Knox County Eagles Play at Canton Jamboree
By David Sharp Scotland County swept both their boys and girls scrimmages at the November 26, 2025 Canton varsity basketball jamboree. Scotland County took an 11-10 lead after the opening period. Knox County missed layups contributed to an 18-12 Tiger lead after two periods of play. Scotland County had a good third period and claimed…
Read MoreMSHP To Increase Patrols Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Information provided by MSHP The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to expect heavier-than-normal traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Wednesday and Sunday afternoon and evening are typically the most congested times, and drivers should prepare for delays. The 2025 Thanksgiving counting period runs from…
Read MoreMARY ANN FOX
Mary Ann Fox, age 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. Born April 26, 1942, in Knox City, Missouri, Mary Ann was the daughter of Rial Dudley and Helen Marie Smith Rhoades. She was united in marriage to Dewey Lee Fox in Knox City, MO…
Read MoreEdina Prepares for Small Business Saturday and Tree Lighting
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce and the Edina City Work Crew are gearing up for a full slate of holiday activities this weekend, including the annual Small Business Saturday events and the courthouse tree lighting. After weeks of uncertainty over whether the “magic tree” project would come together…
Read MoreLawsuit Against Knox County Commission Set for Jury Trial in September of 2026
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — A jury trial has been scheduled in the whistleblower lawsuit filed by former Knox County Commission administrative assistant Michelle Gilbert against Knox County, the County Commission, and current and former commissioners. The trial is set for Sept. 28-30, 2026, in Knox County Circuit Court before Judge Kristen Dawn…
Read MoreEdina Repairs Water Main Break, Trench Work Completed
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — City crews returned to the intersection of North Main and East Marion streets on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to install a new drainage pipe as follow-up work to a water main break that occurred the previous day. The six-inch main was damaged late Monday morning during underground fiber-optic installation by…
Read MoreMilan Police Dept. to Purchase New Vehicle
City of Milan Awarded $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield Grant to Strengthen Public Safety Submitted by Crystal Bupp, City Administrator MILAN, Mo. (November 17, 2025) — The City of Milan has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Homeland Security’s SFY 2026 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program. The…
Read MoreRecognizing National Rural Health Day
Submitted by Billie Ryals Representatives from Sullivan County Memorial Hospital and the Sullivan County Health Department are pictured alongside the Sullivan County Commissioners as they officially sign a proclamation in honor of National Rural Health Day, to be observed on November 20, 2025. National Rural Health Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the “Power…
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