Palmyra Spectator
Hannibal Regional Receives Transportation Assistance Grant from American Cancer Society
For the fifth consecutive year, Hannibal Regional Foundation has received a transportation assistance grant from the American Cancer Society. This year’s grant of $7,500 will be used to supply cancer patients at Hannibal Regional with gas cards to assist with the cost of transportation to and from treatment appointments. “This is such a great benefit…
Read MoreTaylor Area News
By Cindy Griesbaum What a week, we have had some pretty bad storms this past week. I had some bad winds, horrible lightening, and heavy rain, ending up with over an inch total fell here at my house. I know some others had more and some had a lot less. Just grateful that there were…
Read MoreMaywood News
Written by Rachel Bringer The weather this week changed again from hot days early in the week to some frost on the ground this morning. Friday evening brought a storm to the area, but the more severe weather seemed to pass north of Maywood. The rain filled the rivers and ponds, and the Troublesome Creek…
Read MoreElizabeth Janice “Betty” Myers
Elizabeth Janice “Betty” Myers, 84, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 5:45 PM, Monday, April 13, 2026, at Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hannibal, MO. Fr. Greg Meystrik will officiate. Burial will be…
Read MoreLloyd Mack Mallory Obituary
LTC (ret.) Lloyd Mack Mallory (age 93) of Palmyra, MO passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Born on January 3, 1933 in Hannibal, MO, Lloyd was the son of Frank Mallory and Rosie D. Taylor. He was the youngest of eight siblings. Of his household, he is survived by sons (Lloyd Mack Mallory Jr,…
Read MoreKiwanis Club to Host Fundraiser for JT Thomas at Palmyra High School
Palmyra, MO — The community is invited to come together in support of Palmyra student-athlete JT Thomas at a special fundraiser hosted by the Kiwanis Club. The event will take place on Friday, May 1, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Palmyra High School cafeteria, and will continue until all meals are sold out. Attendees…
Read MoreTruck Rally
The Palmyra R-I Parents as Teachers Program will host a Truck Rally on Tuesday, May 5th at the Palmyra High School parking lot from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Preschoolers will have an opportunity to fine-tune their listening skills and increase their vocabulary as they listen, watch and talk with their parents about how the many…
Read MoreNeed A Ride?
OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287. You can also visit our website at www.oatstransit.org, where you can find your local schedule by clicking on…
Read MoreMain Street Palmyra Focuses on Revitalization, Community Input at Chamber Meeting
By Ella Aguilar Alicia Doran of the Main Street Palmyra Board spoke at the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce’s April 14 meeting, providing a clear update on the district’s revitalization progress and sharing future plans for downtown. Opening her presentation, Doran described Palmyra as “a place rooted in history, heritage, and heart,” emphasizing the importance of…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Board Approves Staff Raises, Facility Upgrades And New Hires
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education approved staff raises, advanced several building improvement projects and filled key teaching and coaching positions during its regular meeting April 14. One of the board’s most significant actions was approving a 3% raise for all certified and noncertified staff for the 2026-27 school year. The district’s…
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