The Edina Sentinel
How Extreme Precipitation Can Affect Crop Health, Yields
University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s…
Read MoreMissouri Awards Over $1.4 Million In State Equipment Grants To Volunteer Fire Departments To Bolster Firefighting Capabilities In Rural Communities
JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety has awarded a total of $1.455 million to 108 fire departments across the state to bolster the firefighting capabilities of small volunteer departments that provide critical protection to their rural communities. The Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant provided up to $15,000 for the purchase of equipment to…
Read MoreLAYTON KENNETH “KENNY” ROBERTS
Layton Kenneth “Kenny” Roberts, 93, of Macon, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. Born on November 10, 1932, in Mendon, Missouri, he was the son of James Layton Roberts and Delma Ruth (Blackman) Roberts. Kenny was a proud graduate of Rothville High School and continued his education…
Read MoreKEVIN LYNN RHOADES
Kevin Lynn Rhoades, age 66, of Clarence, Missouri, passed away at his home in Clarence on May 23, 2026. Kevin was born September 2, 1959, in Novelty, Missouri, the son of Elmore Clinton and Alice Lodema Hudson Rhoades. He was united in marriage to Karen Samantha Jo Fierge in January 2016, in Clarence, Missouri. Kevin…
Read MoreJ.V. NORTON
JV Norton, age 88, of Knox City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO. He was born December 25, 1937, in rural Knox City, Missouri, the son of Johnnie Lee and Vadah Belle Matticks Norton. JV was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Layman in Knox…
Read MoreHighland Girls Win Ninth In Class 2 State Track
By David Sharp Highland placed in seven events at the May 23-24, 2026 Class 2 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships at Jefferson City, Mo. The Lady Cougars scored 23 team points, good for ninth overall in the state. Senior Chris Gaus competed in the Class 2 boys 100m dash, placing 12th overall in 11.34 seconds.…
Read MoreKnox County Takes Third In State Track Class 1, Eagles Win Three Championships
By David Sharp Knox County senior Cooper Clair won three Class 1 State Championships at the May 23-24, 2026 Class 1 Boys Track and Field Championships at Jefferson City. Clair won the boys 200m dash in 22.01 seconds. Cooper Clair won the silver medal, good for second place in the boys 100m dash in 11.05…
Read MoreFellinger Appointed Interim Knox County Prosecutor
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Knox County has a new interim prosecuting attorney following the recent appointment of former Prosecutor Andrew Boster to the bench. Judge Matthew Wilson signed an administrative order on May 20 appointing Chelsea Fellinger, 33, of rural Canton in Lewis County, as interim Knox County…
Read More“We Just Want Our Sister Home” Community Rallies Around Watts Family During Prayer Vigil
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening on the Knox County Courthouse lawn in Edina for a community prayer vigil for missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as the search for the 35-year-old entered its fifth day. Residents from across Knox County and surrounding communities joined local pastors, law enforcement supporters, family members…
Read MoreHighland Qualifies 11 Entries for State Track Meet
MOKANE, Mo. — Highland put together a strong sectional showing Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional 2 track and field meet, qualifying 11 entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state. Chevie Sharpe led the Lady Cougars with two sectional championships, winning the 800-meter run…
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