The Edina Sentinel
Local Donations Help Rotary District 6040 Shoe Drive Surpass 25,000-Pair Goal
By Echo Menges KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Rotary District 6040 Shoes Caravan made a stop in Kirksville in April as part of a weeklong effort marking the 25th anniversary of the Shoes for Orphan Souls project, which this year surpassed a major milestone. The caravan, which travels between communities collecting donated footwear, brought together multiple…
Read MoreHHS Prom Royalty Crowned
ROYALTY – Highland Juniors and Seniors celebrated the 2025-26 school year during the “Meet Me at Midnight” dance by crowning Prom Queen Miss Addy Abel and King Mr. Gavin Sayres on Saturday evening, April 25, 2026. Submitted photo
Read MoreWild Tigers Pound Out Win Over Higbee
By David Sharp Brashear scored 14 runs on ten hits, powering to a 14-2, six inning win over Higbee (3-11) in baseball play at Kirksville High School. The contest was moved due wo wet grounds at Higbee. Cole Erwin and Quincy Chapman drilled one out RBI hits for a 1-0 Brashear (7-2) first inning lead.…
Read MoreThird Graders Bring Missouri History to Life
By Emilie Rumble The community at large enjoyed an evening of learning about some of the famous Missourians from the past during the annual 3rd Grade Missouri History Night held at Knox County Elementary School on Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026. A musical “Heartland Hoedown” featuring famous Missourians and the importance of Missouri history was…
Read MoreWitherow Honored for 11 Years of Service
HONORED – The Knox County Nursing Home District Board of Directors and staff honored Pam Witherow for her dedicated service serving on the board of directors for 11 years. Cake and refreshments were served during her last board meeting serving as president at the regular meeting on March 25, 2026. Photo Katlind Murry
Read MoreReel Honored for 12 Years of Service
HONORED – Matt Reel is shown before departing from his last meeting as a member of the Knox County R-1 School District School Board on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Reel served on the school board for 12 years through four contested elections and as the School Board President during his tenure. Photo by Echo Menges
Read MoreBuswell Honored for 35 Years of Service
HONORED – The Knox County Ambulance District employees and board of directors honored Ron Buswell for 35 years of service as a member of the board. Buswell dedicated many hours in his faithful service to the Knox County community. Photo submitted
Read MoreKCHS Prom Royal Court, King and Queen Named During Grand March
The Knox County High School Grand March and Prom was held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, on the KCR-1 School District Campus. This year’s King and Queen are (center) Jack Givens and Sophie Talbot. They are shown with the Royal Court (from left) Madison Davis, Ian Kelsey, Zane Rack, Lexi Cahalan, Elijah Reel, and Lilah…
Read MoreScotland Co. Takes Conference Baseball Game at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Knox County scored the first run in the opening inning of April 22, 2026 Lewis and Clark baseball play with Scotland County. Creighton Karhoff singled and scored a first inning run. Carter Clatt drove in two Tiger runs in the Scotland County second inning. Brody Wheeler plated another run for a two…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Taking It Back To The Simplest Of Hunting
I parked the truck, and as soon as I had grabbed my gear, I knew it was going to be a good afternoon. I crept along carefully, placing one foot in front of the other in an effort not to spook the target of this hunt. As I neared a likely looking location, I could…
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