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Two Injured in U.S. 24 Crash West of Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two Quincy, Illinois, residents were injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 west of Hannibal. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 2:17 p.m. June 11 on U.S. 24, three miles west of Hannibal. The Patrol reported a 2015 Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 35-year-old…
Read MoreAshlynn Howlett of Hannibal Named to University of Arkansas Dean’s List
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (06/11/2026)– Ashlynn Howlett of Hannibal has been named to the University of Arkansas Dean’s List for the 2026 spring semester. Howlett joins a distinguished group of students recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade-point average of 3.75-3.99 during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours required for graduation. School…
Read MoreGardner Musing
There is a question that is often asked not only from out-of-town visitors, but a few local citizens have asked as well. “When and how did Palmyra get the nickname of Flower City”? A few days ago, a Quincy Herald Whig article written by Brent Engel came across my desk. (no date) The article was…
Read MorePalmyra School Foundation Discusses Achievements from Foundation Wednesdays
By Ella Aguilar At the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce gathering at El Nopal on Tuesday, June 9, members heard updates from the Palmyra School Foundation on recent gifts, scholarship activity, community partnerships, and upcoming events. The Foundation announced a transformational $700,000 gift from Lucille Foster to create an opportunity scholarship specifically to help students attend…
Read MoreMissouri Cuts Dolly Parton Imagination Library Funding; New Enrollments End July 1st
By Ella Aguilar Missouri has reduced statewide funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) from $6 million to $2 million, resulting in a halt to new enrollments after July 1 and forcing local libraries to seek alternative funding sources. Representative Louis Riggs (Marion and Ralls counties) voted Yea; the bill passed the Missouri House…
Read MoreMissouri Senator Shines as Republicans Defeat Democrats 11-2 in Annual Baseball Game
By Jacob Miklas and Kaleb Anderson, Missouri News Network WASHINGTON—Under the bright lights of Nationals Park, the red-capped left fielder stretched his entire 6-foot-6-inch length to catch the ball, bouncing up with a bloody face. It was just another congressional baseball classic for U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., whose MVP-winning performance led the Republicans’ 11-2…
Read MoreTaylor News
Wow what a week of rain we have had this past week, I had a total of 5 ½ inches, rivers are all out, covering crops that were planted. By Friday North River had gone down a bunch but Fabius River was still coming up. I believe that rain is in the forecast for this…
Read MoreShelbina OES Chapter Holds Meeting
Shelbina Chapter #159 OES held a stated meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with 14 members and guests present. Chapter was opened in regular form with Joyce Viloria, WM presiding. Other officers present were Charles Rosenkrans, WP; Nancy Thorndyke, AM; Lois Turner, Secy; Carla Schoenborn, Cond Pro Tem; JoAnn Robuck, A. Cond. Pro Tem; Leslie…
Read MoreMaywood News
This week brought a lot of rain and some thunderstorms! Several around the area reported as much as eight total inches for the Thursday and Friday rains, and it rained again much of the day on Saturday. Area creeks, streams, and ditches overflowed; and several area roads were closed due to flooding. South Union Baptist…
Read MoreMissouri Activates Response Plan Following New World Screwworm Detection
Livestock producers and animal owners are encouraged to stay alert following the recent confirmation of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. While the pest has not been detected in Missouri, state officials have activated a response plan to protect livestock and limit the risk of spread. On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department…
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