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2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only…
Read MoreHaskins Deals, Panthers Handle Mendon Unity 4-1
MENDON, Ill. — Palmyra rode a strong outing from Ty Haskins and timely early offense to a 4-1 win over Mendon Unity on April 13. The Panthers set the tone immediately in the first inning. Rylan Compton scored the game’s first run, and Logan Kroeger followed with another as Palmyra capitalized on early opportunities to…
Read MoreMiller Stays Hot, Panthers Take Down Monroe City
MONROE CITY — Raeson Miller delivered a perfect day at the plate, leading Palmyra to a 6-2 win over Monroe City on April 16. Miller went 4-for-4, highlighted by a solo home run in the third inning that helped spark a decisive stretch for the Panthers. After falling behind early, Palmyra answered in the third…
Read MoreSheppard Dominates Hurdles; Palmyra Girls Relay Teams Power Strong Showing At Monroe City Invite
MONROE CITY — Palmyra turned in a well-rounded performance Thursday at the Monroe City Invitational, highlighted by dominant hurdling from Luke Sheppard and a sweep of sprint relays by the Lady Panthers. Sheppard was one of the top individual performers on the boys side,winning both the 110-meter hurdles (15.91) and 300 hurdles (41.89), while also…
Read MoreHathaway Shines in Hurdles, Javelin; Mustangs Show Balance at Monroe City Invite
MONROE CITY — Marion County turned in a balanced performance Thursday at the Monroe City Invitational, with strong efforts across distance, hurdles and field events leading the way. Kennedy Hathaway paced the Mustangs with a versatile day, placing sixth in the 100-meter hurdles (18.61), fifth in the triple jump (9.51m) and finishing third in the…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Weighs Road Safety, Bridge Options And Zoning Change
PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County commissioners spent the first half of April addressing road safety concerns, reviewing a bridge engineering study, approving a rezoning request and continuing work on courthouse maintenance and records preservation. During its April 13 meeting, the commission approved the rezoning of 70.5 acres owned by Brad Peters from A-1 agricultural to…
Read MoreLawson Man Charged In Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
PALMYRA — A Lawson, Missouri, man has been formally charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run investigation stemming from an incident last June at a gas station along U.S. 36. According to court records, Gary Dean Jones Jr. is charged in Case No. 25MM-CR00204 with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, a…
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125 Years Ago April 18, 1901 Dr. A.M. Raines was buried at Emerson Sunday at 11 a.m., and his funeral was very largely attended. He practiced medicine at Emerson for years and was one of the best known physicians in the county, but moved to St. Louis several years ago. When Rural Mail Route No.…
Read MoreMoDOT Announces Roadwork in Marion County Through May 1
HANNIBAL, Mo. (April 20, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has released its latest schedule of planned highway maintenance work across northeast Missouri, including multiple closures and a long-term project in Marion County through May 1. Motorists can find updates on road closures and conditions by visiting the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. MoDOT…
Read MoreUnited Way to Host Evening of Philosophy
Hannibal, Mo. – The United Way Evening of Philanthropy, hosted by the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, celebrates individuals and organizations who exemplify the spirit of giving and service throughout the community. The event highlights those who embody the mission and values of United Way through their dedication to helping others. This year’s…
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