The Edina Sentinel
Community Rallies Around Sam Stoner for Lifesaving Transplant
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — The Knox County community is coming together in a big way to support one of their own. A benefit for Sam Stoner, 45, of Edina — who is in need of a pancreas-kidney transplant — will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Knox Community Center in…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Roll Over Brashear
By David Sharp Scotland County defense fueled several Lady Tiger runs on the way to a 60-27 win at Brashear. The January 8, 2026 varsity girls contest saw the visiting Lady Tigers shoot the ball and defend very well. Scotland County leaped to a 12-2 lead. Elle Hamlin scored with 2:52 in the game. Scotland…
Read MoreScotland County Boys Claim Win At Brashear
By David Sharp Scotland County staked out a five point lead during the opening moments of their non conference varsity boys game at Brashear and powered to a 67-48 win. Carter Clatt led three SC boys in double figures with 19 points. Scotland County caused turnovers with their size and defense. Brashear battled back within…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Now Is the Time to Make Plans for That 2026 Fishing Trip
Bond and Wayne’s friendship goes back to their days playing on the USC college football team. In the movie, Bond’s character works hard at maintaining the peace, but he also enjoys fly fishing for a huge salmon that lives in a particular stream near the town of Innisfree, Ireland. I know full well it’s just…
Read MoreLady Cougars Win Highland Tournament Championship
By David Sharp Highland’s girls battled back from an early 16-9 deficit to win the girls Championship of the 54th Annual Highland Varsity Basketball Tournament. The 2026 Highland Tournament was held January 5-10. Kirksville (9-2) saw Eva Danielson scored with 12 seconds remaining in the first quarter for the seven point Tiger lead. The Lady…
Read MoreNWS Storm Spotter Training Schedule and Locations
Storm Spotter Training in Edina on Jan. 27 By Echo Menges The National Weather Service St. Louis office has released the 2026 list of on-site and online storm spotter training opportunities. The training is a free offering to communities throughout the office’s coverage area, and everyone with an interest—especially those living in a severe-weather-prone region…
Read MoreKnox County Receives 2025 Impact Award for Rebel Run Bridge Replacement Project
NEMO Regional Planning Commission Press Release The Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission has awarded Knox County a 2025 Impact Award in recognition of its successful RebelRun Bridge replacement project, a critical infrastructure investment that restored safe and reliable transportation access for the community. Through $2,209,600 in MoDOT off -system bridge funding, the Knox County Commission…
Read MoreNew Year’s Baby Arrives at Scotland Co. Hospital
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The first baby of the new year has arrived at Scotland County Hospital. Abel Drew Walton, son of Andrew and Rebecca (Whitmire) Walton of Hurdland, was born at 8:03 p.m. Jan. 7, 2026. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Abel was welcomed home by…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of What’s Left
We sat in the dark, listening carefully for any noise to let us know our target creatures were getting close. Years of shooting a gun without hearing protection has curtailed my hearing, but when I heard my hunting buddy say, “I just heard them,” I walked out quickly and turned on the H.S. Undertaker electronic…
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