The Edina Sentinel
Outdoors With Kevin Fox: The Necessity of Shooting Sticks
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…
Read MoreLady Cougars Win Tony Lenzini Tourney
By David Sharp Monroe City (11-5) got off to a good start in their January 24, 2026 Tony Lenzini Tournament girl’s championship game. The Lady Panthers did their best to avenge a December 12, 2025 loss in the girls’ championship game of the Monroe City Tournament. Monroe City led 10-7 after the first quarter and…
Read MoreDIXIE LYNN PARRISH
Dixie Lynn Parrish, age 77, of Edina, Missouri, passed away, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 3, 1948, the daughter of Lloyd (Donk) and Betty Hathaway. She was united in marriage to Vance Ray Parrish on October 18, 1968, at the Christian Church in Greensburg, Missouri. Surviving are her…
Read MoreHighland Grad Honored at County Cat Games
By David Sharp Highland High School graduate Greg Logsdon was the Guest of Honor at an alumni recognition ceremony held between games of the January 13, 2026 varsity basketball games with Canton held at the Highland Field House. Greg Logsdon is a 1987 graduate of Highland HS. Mr. Logsdon graduated as the leading scorer for…
Read MoreEdina City Council Welcomes New Police Chief
By Echo Menges The Edina City Council has hired a new chief of police for the Edina Police Department. The council met in closed session Tuesday, Jan. 20, to interview the applicant and offer the job. According to Edina Mayor Linda Kerr, the decision to hire was unanimous. City Clerk Margaret Gibson said David Dudley,…
Read More“That’s powerful. That’s America.”
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…
Read MoreNominations Open for Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence at Hospice of Northeast Missouri
Nominations are now open for the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence. The award was established in 2023 thanks to the generous donation by Drs. Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville to the Hannibal Regional Foundation to support hospice services in northeast Missouri. The endowment created assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers who go…
Read MoreMyFreeTaxes.com Available for Free Tax Filing through United Way
Hannibal, Mo. – In partnership with United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mark Twain Area is promoting My Free Taxes®, a free and secure online tax filing service for individuals and families who earned less than $89,000 in 2025. With no local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites available in the five counties of…
Read MoreHighland Boys Win Top Cat Trophy
By David Sharp Highland’s varsity boys (2-6) took the ball to the rim and pulled down rebounds during a 16-4 second quarter run during January 13, 2026 Top Cat Trophy night at Highland. The Cougars changed a 12-9 first quarter deficit to a 27-16 lead at intermission. Canton rallied back within four points with 14.6…
Read MoreKnox County Courtwarming
KNOX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COURTWARMING COURT 2026-Courtwarming Queen Myleigh Miller and King Alious Hunolt are shown center along with KCHS Courtwarming candidates. Festivities were held on January 16, 2026. Photo by David Sharp
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