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Knox County Football Standout Honored at KMEM Football Awards Ceremony, Eagle Football All State
By David Sharp Knox County senior Cooper Clair was one of several area high school football athletes recognized at the 2025 KMEM Radio Football Awards Ceremony. The Banquet was held at Memphis, Mo on December 16, 2025. Cooper Clair was named Hawkins Insurance, KMEM Radio Player of the Week three times during the Eagles 10-1…
Read MoreStudent Safety Guides Winter Closure Decisions in NEMO
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group NORTHEAST MISSOURI — With winter weather forcing school closures across northeast Missouri, some residents are left wondering why student activities — such as basketball games — sometimes still go on. NEMOnews Media group contacted several area school superintendents who say student safety is always the top priority, even if…
Read MoreKnox County Elementary School Hosts Christmas Programs
Knox County Elementary School kindergarten students are shown performing the song “Jingle Bells” during the first of two musical performances given by students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Kindergarten, first and second grades performed on Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, and third through fifth grade students performed on Thursday evening, Dec. 11, 2025. A video of…
Read MoreClark County Wins Boys Game at Knox County
By David Sharp Clark County (3-3) took advantage of Knox County turnovers and handed the Eagles a 61-50 setback in non conference varsity boys play at Knox County. The December 8, 2025 contest saw Clark County lead by a 32-20 halftime margin. Knox County (1-4) fought back late in the game but couldn’t overcome a…
Read MoreKnox County Girls Get Past Clark Co.
By David Sharp Knox County was effective scoring inside during a 40-20 varsity girls win over Clark County. The Lady Eagles (2-4) outscored Clark County (0-6) by 13 made field goals to five on the night. Knox County grabbed an 8-3 first quarter lead. Adison Strong scored a KCHS bucket with 19.6 seconds remaining in…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox:Alternative Method Season for Whitetail
I sat in a very comfortable folding chair and had moved my electric heater from inside the cabin to the deck, where I would spend the evening deer hunting. It had been a quiet evening without seeing a deer, but that didn’t surprise me, as I fully expected the deer not to appear until the…
Read MoreChamber Dinner Held
On Tuesday, December 9, members of the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce gathered at Steve’s Event Place for their annual meeting and dinner. Several new members in 2025 were recognized, include Kahoka Trading Company, Hearth and Homestead, NEMR, Industrial Opportunities, Clark County Extension and Antioch Designs. Pictured above: Chamber president Tim Bertram presents a certificate…
Read MoreHelping Hands of Clark County Seeks Community Support Amid Rising Need
By Emily Bontrager Helping Hands Food Distribution of Clark County, a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is asking for community support as the number of local families seeking food assistance continues to increase. The need has been climbing steadily in recent months, and volunteers say the strain is beginning to show. Last month alone, Helping Hands served…
Read MoreChristmas On The Square
Despite Saturday’s bitterly cold weather, Christmas on the Square went on as planned. Larry and Joyce Young were honored as King and Queen. Santa visited with children inside Kahoka Trading Company, and the lighted parade traveled around the square.
Read MoreLighting of the Square Draws Crowd to Downtown Memphis
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Lighting of the Square and Memphis Bucks Giveaway on Friday evening, Dec. 5, 2025. The lights were turned on at 6 p.m. at the Scotland County Courthouse. A raffle drawing followed on the east side of the square, where winners…
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