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Mission Hill Baptist Church to Celebrate 48 Years
Palmyra, MO – Mission Hill Baptist Church will be celebrating 48 years on Sunday, June 28th, with Morning Worship, Dinner on the Grounds, and an Afternoon Concert hosted by the Southern Gospel Quartet, Final Authority. Activities will begin at 10:00 A.M. with Morning Worship, featuring Final Authority. Following the service, there will be a carry-in…
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We had another rainy week, and the temperatures ranged from hot and humid early in the week to chilly this morning. Although today was the first day of summer, it rained most of the day, and the sun never made an appearance! South Union Baptist Church met for worship today, and Brother Dan’s message was…
Read MorePalmyra Superintendent Highlights Budget, Progress and Priorities
June 16, 2026 Citizens of the Palmyra R-1 School District, Last week at the June board meeting, the Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met to approve the 2026-2027 budget. We were able to pass a balanced budget that includes a 3% raise for both certified and classified staff members. Our district has been blessed with…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Wound Care Center to Host Open House During Wound Care Awareness Month
Chronic wounds affect an estimated 11 million people in the United States, and the incidence is expected to increase by approximately two percent annually over the next decade. An aging population and rising rates of conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy continue to contribute to this growing healthcare concern.…
Read MoreLocal 4-H Shooters Aim for Nationals
Meet the local members of the 2026 Missouri State 4-H Shooting Sports Teams. Missouri has 9 shooting sports disciplines teams which are Air Pistols, Air Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Smallbore Rifle, Muzzle loaders, Shotguns, Compound Archery, Recurve Archery and Hunting Skills. Tryouts were hosted back in the fall and the top 4 scores for each discipline…
Read MoreLindsey Watts Still Missing One Month Later; Community Encouraged to Prioritize Self-Care
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Friday, June 19, marks one month since 35-year-old Lindsey Watts was last seen in Edina, a milestone that has left many in Knox County reflecting on the emotional toll her disappearance has taken on her family, friends, co-workers, clients, neighbors, investigators and the community as a whole. In a…
Read MoreSewcial Quilters Honor Veterans During Flag Day Ceremony
KAHOKA — Patriotism filled Kahoka City Park on Friday morning as the community gathered for the annual Flag Day parade and ceremony, where several veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor. The presentation was made June 12 by the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County, who presented handmade quilts to veterans in recognition of their service,…
Read MoreGrab Your Smokers for the Annual Smokin in the Park BBQ Competition
The St. Francisville Masonic Lodge #588 is preparing to host its Annual Smokin’ in the Park BBQ Competition on Saturday, June 27, at Omakohak Park in Kahoka, Missouri. The idea for the event took shape when lodge members, many of whom enjoy grilling and smoking meats, decided to organize a friendly barbecue competition. This year’s…
Read MoreJoyce Elaine Meinhardt
Joyce Elaine Meinhardt, 92, of Kahoka, Missouri, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. The daughter of Winfield Wayne Hanan and Lois Irene Latimer Hanan, Joyce was born on June 22, 1933, in Waukegan, Illinois. She lived with her parents in Villa Park, Illinois, until she was…
Read MoreMICHAEL LOUIS ALDRIDGE
Michael Louis Aldridge, 65, of Florissant, Missouri, formally of Williamstown, Missouri, passed away at 8:20 pm on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Michael was born on May 13, 1961, in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois to Walter Louis and Dorcas J. (Clines) Aldridge. In 1979 he graduated from Hazelwood Central…
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