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Learn, Grow, and Lead in Nursing at Hannibal Regional
Karmon Kindhart, Vice President of Nursing at Hannibal Regional, has dedicated her career to caring for others and supporting those who provide that care. Like most nurses, her journey began with clinicals and internships. From those early days at the bedside to her current leadership role, her passion for serving patients and strengthening her team…
Read MoreMaintenance Tips Every First-Time Homeowner Should Know
If you recently purchased your first home, congratulations on your accomplishment. You have no doubt realized that all that extra space comes with extra maintenance. And if you are used to renting, you now face tasks your landlord may have previously handled. Home maintenance can be daunting, but it is important. Regular upkeep keeps your…
Read MoreTorch Electronics Agree to Suspend All Operations to Avoid Prosecution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Torch Electronics, the largest provider of illegal gambling devices in the State of Missouri, has agreed to suspend all operations, effective Friday, April 10, 2026. This action follows an ongoing joint criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri,…
Read MoreRing of Smoke BBQ Fundraiser to Kick off April 17 With Cruise-In, Corn Hole, Wing Ding, and Live Music
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ Competition Fundraiser will begin Friday, April 17, with an evening of activities at the Knox County Fairgrounds aimed at supporting 4-H fairground improvements. Opening night will start at 5 p.m. with a cruise-in featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles. The come-and-go event is…
Read MoreMaywood News
Written By Rachel Bringer We certainly have had Spring weather this week-some rain, some mild days, some wind, and the boys were thrilled to see a beautiful rainbow, which appeared to originate from our pond!! The tulips, violets, dandelions, boys’ britches wildflowers, and mayapples are growing, and I think I also saw some Sweet Williams…
Read MoreTaylor News
Written by Cindy Griesbaum April showers bring May flowers as the saying goes; We have had some well-needed rainfall this past week. I had a couple inches here at my house, there were different amounts around the local area, all was welcomed. The grass has really greened up and the flowering trees have started to…
Read MoreKC Eagles Win Opener Against Marion County
By David Sharp Knox County broke open a close March 24, 2026 game with Marion County and captured an 11-1 win in five innings. Nathan Penn turned in a two hit, three RBI day for the Eagles. Creighton Karhoff was 3-3 with three runs scored and four stolen bases Logan Wright was 2-2 with two…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: That’s Why We Ask Questions
That’s Why We Ask Questions I know that we are thinking more about fishing and turkey hunting right now than anything else. But within a few page flips of my calendar, I’ll be hunting again— more than likely for the last time in South Africa. So I’m kind of filled with thoughts about that. There…
Read MoreWeek of the Young Child Highlights Importance of Early Learning in Marion County
Families, child care providers and early childhood educators in Marion County have a reason to celebrate this month as communities across the country observe Week of the Young Child, an annual effort to spotlight the importance of early learning and the role it plays in a child’s development. The 2026 observance, organized by the National…
Read MoreTerry L. Schmid
Terry L. Schmidt, 77, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 10:55 AM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services with full Military Honors performed by Boots-Dickson Post #174 of the American Legion will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Palmyra,…
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