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Closed Sessions, Investigations Preceded Palmyra Public Works Leadership Changes

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By Mike Scott PALMYRA, Mo. — A complaint filed within the city’s public works department in January set off a series of internal investigations that ended with the resignation of Superintendent Brent Abell on Feb. 2 and the termination of Electrical Supervisor Brett Goodwin on Feb. 10. According to City Attorney James Lemon, the matter…

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Applications for Missouri Century Farms open Feb. 1

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, MU Extension Ag and Environment team and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program. Applications to be recognized…

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Outdoors With Kevin Fox: The Necessity of Shooting Sticks

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The buck suddenly appeared on the path that ran below me along a dry creek bed. Sometimes that’s what deer do — one minute there’s nothing to see, and the next there’s a deer standing there. If the buck continued on the way he was walking, he would come to within more than 50 yards…

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Palmyra Dominates Field, Captures Tony Lenzini Tournament Championship

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PALMYRA — Palmyra delivered a complete performance across three games to claim the Tony Lenzini Boys Basketball Tournament championship, opening with a lopsided win over Clark County, cruising past Van-Far in the semifinals, and closing the week with a hard-fought 44-33 victory over Monroe City Saturday night on its home floor. The Panthers combined defensive…

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Donald “Don” W. Fessenden

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Donald “Don” W. Fessenden, 79 of Palmyra, Missouri passed away on his farm on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:06 PM. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 26, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Father Greg Meystrik will officiate. Burial with full Military…

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Palmyra Students Selected for Missouri All-State Children’s Choir

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The Missouri Music Educators Association has announced the selection of Palmyra R-1 fourth and fifth grade students Delainey Yackley and Charlotte Crist to the sixth annual Missouri All- State Children’s Choir. Delainey is the fourth grade daughter of Austin and Joanna Yackley of Taylor, Missouri. She enjoys reading, playing softball, singing, and spending time with…

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“That’s powerful. That’s America.”

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The Inside Story About One Northeast Missouri Man’s Journey to Become a U.S. Citizen By Echo Menges For those of us born into it, citizenship is often something we don’t think much about. We grow up with a passport, the right to vote, the ability to work and live freely — and rarely question whether…

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Hannibal Regional Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Achieves 99th Percentile National Ranking

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Hannibal Regional Hospital is proud to announce that its Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit has been recognized among the top-performing rehabilitation programs in the nation, according to the newly released Program Evaluation Model (PEM) report for the most recent reporting year. The Inpatient Rehabilitation team achieved an outstanding score, placing them in the 99th percentile nationwide among…

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Palmyra R-1 Board Reviews Bond Progress, Safety Programs, and Approves Personnel Changes

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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 School District Board of Education covered a broad agenda during its regular Jan. 13 meeting, reviewing progress on bond-funded construction projects, discussing student safety initiatives and long-term planning, and approving multiple resignations and a new hire. The meeting was held at the Palmyra R-1 Boardroom and opened with reports…

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