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Local Agencies Respond to Multiple Grass Fires
By Marlana Smith Local fire departments battled three significant brush fires over the weekend as dangerous fire weather conditions swept through the area. The US National Weather Service issued a fire warning on Friday, February 27, 2026, citing elevated to critical fire danger. “The combination of low humidity, gusty southwesterly winds, and dry vegetation will…
Read MoreReturn of daylight saving time is opportunity to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, review home fire escape plans
Working smoke alarms reduce risk of dying in a fire by one-half JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare to “spring forward” for the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8, State Fire Marshal Tim Bean reminds them to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and…
Read MoreLady Raiders Pull Away from Grundy County, Advance to Face Cairo
By Marlana Smith North Shelby faced Grundy County in sectional action at Marceline on Monday, March 2, 2026. After a slow start, the Lady Raiders pulled away in the second half to secure a 42-31 victory. Two minutes into the game, Ally Rich put North Shelby on the board with a three-pointer. Grundy County answered…
Read MoreJames Rees Obituary
James Rees, age 69, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 4:37 am Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. A visitation celebrating James will be held at 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm Friday February 27, 2026 at the Grand View Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 5:00 pm Friday February 27, 2026 at…
Read MoreKimberly “Kim” Kaizen Obituary
Kimberly “Kim” Kaizen, 65, of Hannibal, MO, passed away peacefully at 3:01 PM Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. Kim’s family will host a Life Celebration for her at a later date. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal, MO. Kim was born July 13, 1960,…
Read MoreLady Raiders Claim Back-to-Back District Titles
By Marlana Smith The North Shelby Lady Raiders captured their second straight district title, knocking off No. 1 seed La Plata 55-35 in the Class 1 District 11 title game Friday, February 27, 2026. “We knew it was going to be a battle coming out, but our girls came out and probably answered the call…
Read MoreShrine of St. Patrick Special Pictorial Cancellation Envelope Celebrates 90 Years
The Shrine of St. Patrick is proud to announce the 2026 Special Pictorial Cancellation Envelope depicting the Irish Cottage home. The traditional Irish Cottage was a humble dwelling designed to be built quickly and affordably using materials sourced within a few miles of the building site. The materials were made of local stone and…
Read MoreNew Bylaws Passed, Board Gives Updates for Historical Society
By Marlana Smith The Shelby County Historical Society held its first membership meeting under the reorganized board Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the American Legion Hall in Shelbina. President Okey Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. He thanked the elected board members for their hard work…
Read MoreMDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in northeast Missouri in March
These free skills sessions are a critical part of the hunter education certification process. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in northeast Missouri this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is designed for participants…
Read MoreOne Year Later, Hurdland Homicide Investigation Continues
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — It has been a full year since the body of James Hall was recovered by area law enforcement agencies, along with the FBI, at a residence in the small town of Hurdland, which has a population of about 155 residents. On Feb. 25, 2025, multiple law enforcement…
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