The Edina Sentinel
Knox County Girls Down Brashear Lady Tigers
By David Sharp Knox County (7-9) moved the ball well during their February 3, 2026 non conference girls game at Brashear. The Lady Eagles reeled off a decisive 20-2 run to a 48-27 lead near the end of the third quarter. Knox County went on to claim a 61-41 victory over a shorthanded Brashear team.…
Read MoreOfficials Outline Hazard Mitigation Plan for Knox County
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Knox County and several local jurisdictions are in the final stages of updating the county’s multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, a required document that helps keep communities eligible for federal and state funding to reduce damage from natural disasters. Derek Weber, executive director of the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning…
Read MoreJudge Redington Retires as Knox County Associate Circuit Judge
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — After more than a decade on the bench and a career marked by innovation and statewide leadership in treatment courts, Tom Redington, Knox County associate circuit judge, officially retired Friday, Feb. 13, concluding his judicial service in the Second Judicial Circuit of Missouri. Redington will continue serving as a…
Read MoreScotland Co. Boys Claim Conference Win at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Early game Knox County turnovers fueled a 22-10 first quarter Scotland County advantage. The turnovers eventually balanced out. Knox County dug themselves a hole they couldn’t escape, dropping their Senior Night game to the Tigers by a 54-51 margin. Tayte Richmond and Braylon Campbell had key first quarters buckets, taking advantage of…
Read MoreShelby Jones Receives Prestigious Nursing Award at Scotland County Hospital
Shelby Jones Receives Prestigious Nursing Award at Scotland County Hospital Shelby Jones, LPN, of Scotland County Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Scotland County Hospital…
Read MoreAI for Small Business: Your New Intern Isn’t Human
By Ella Aguilar Artificial intelligence might sound like something built for Silicon Valley tech giants. Still, at this month’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, made one thing clear: AI is already here, and small businesses cannot afford to ignore it. To put the speed of change into perspective, Bareis opened with a comparison. It took the…
Read MoreNew Tax Break On Overtime Pay Comes With Limits
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new federal tax provision allows some workers to deduct part of their overtime pay from their taxable income, but the change is narrower and more complicated than it may sound. The provision, in effect for tax years 2025 through 2028, does not eliminate taxes on all overtime pay, according to Andrew…
Read MoreHurdland Girl Called a Hero After Rescuing Siblings, Dogs From Fire
*This story has been updated with donation information. Those who wish to make a financial donation to the family can give it to the United State Bank in Edina for Amber Halstead or Sam Russell. Dog Pulled From Burning Garage Revived After Dramatic Resuscitation By Echo Menges HURDLAND, Mo. — Jan. 29, 2026 — Volunteer…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Overtake Lady Eagles
By David Sharp Knox County got off to a good start in their first round girls’ matchup with conference rival Scotland County at the 38th Annual North Shelby Varsity basketball tournament. The Lady Eagles (5-9) scored the first eight points. Scotland County (13-3) came back for the 34- 29 win. Myleigh Miller sank a free…
Read MoreApplications for Missouri Century Farms open Feb. 1
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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