Featured News
Maywood News
Today’s March winds were perfect for kite flying. My cousin, Chuck Jones, brought his grandson over for a visit today, and Luke, Jacob, Elijah, and Bennett spent some time flying kites. The sky was perfectly clear and blue, and thankfully, Chuck had endless patience to help untangle strings and put broken kites back together. As…
Read MoreCity Council Discussion Raises Question: Should Kids Need Business Licenses?
By Ella Aguilar PALMYRA, MO – The Palmyra City Council met on March 5 at Palmyra City Hall to discuss several items, including business licensing concerns, departmental credit cards, and a line of credit renewal. During the comments from visitors portion of the meeting, Brandy Huber, a member of the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce and…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago March 7, 1901 The county court has selected the electric light fixtures for the two new court houses. They are very neat and will cost something over $1200. The stationary furniture costing something over $3,600 has also been selected. The Stock Sale Monday encountered the active opposition of a blizzard and came…
Read MoreReal Estate
1. Quit-Claim Robert S Miles to Bethanie K Miles All of lot 11 in Block 3 of Park Pace, an addition to Hannibal 2. General Warranty Kristina Dodd to Sam T Triplett and Lauren Mueller-Triplett Lots 1 and 2 in Lear’s Subdivision, being a part of out lot 86, Hannibal 3. General Warranty Jennifer Burwinkle,…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, registered voters in Marion County Public Water Supply District #1 will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed $15,000,000 waterworks system revenue bond issue. These bonds would fund essential extensions, improvements, land acquisition, and system-wide repairs to address depreciation and maintain reliable service for decades to come.…
Read MoreKahoka Man Charged in Stabbing Incident
A Kahoka man has been charged with two felonies following a stabbing early Friday morning in Clark County. According to documents filed March 6 in Clark County Associate Circuit Court, Sean Biller has been charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in connection with the incident. The case is filed under Case No. 26CK-CR00030.…
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…
Read MoreJury Finds Scotland County Sheriff Not Guilty in DWI Trial
Deliberations Last 12 Minutes After One-Day Trial By Echo Menges SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. — March 1, 2026 — A Scotland County jury found Sheriff Bryan Whitney not guilty of driving while intoxicated Friday afternoon after deliberating for just 12 minutes. The one-day jury trial was held Feb. 27 in Scotland County Circuit Court before Shelby…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Conservation to Host Hunter Education Skills Class in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a Hunter Education Skills Class from 8 a.m. to noon March 21 at the Scotland County Firehouse, located at the corner of South Washington and West Madison streets in Memphis. Class size is limited to 20 students, and no walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must…
Read MoreHorton Takes Helm of Clark County Baseball
The Clark County R-1 School District has announced the promotion of Ethan Horton as the new Head Varsity Baseball Coach. Horton has served as an assistant coach in the program for the past five seasons and brings more than a decade of coaching experience within Clark County athletics. He has volunteered in various capacities for…
Read More