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Hurdland 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 MoreMemphis Lodge Honors Past Masters at Appreciation Dinner
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Jan. 22) – Memphis Lodge No. 16 held a Past Master Appreciation Dinner on Monday evening, January 22, recognizing decades of service from its former leaders and honoring supporters from across the region. The event featured a meal served by members of Rutledge Chapter No. 343 of the Order of the Eastern Star.…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Board Reviews Programs, Approves Audit and Football Helmets
Regular Board of Education Meeting – December 17, 2025 – MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. David Richardson, President; Mr. Jody Glidewell, Vice President; Mr. Nick Gardner, Secretary; Mrs. Jodi Gittings, Mrs. Samantha McCabe, Mr. Dennis Weaver and Mrs. Megan Courtney. SCHOOL PERSONNEL PRESENT: Dr. Ashley Pauley, Superintendent, Mrs. Jessica Webb, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Mrs. Mary…
Read MoreClark County R-1 Board Urged to Invest in Gifted Education Program
KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County R-1 Board of Education heard a passionate plea from a district educator and parent to invest in a full-time gifted education program during its regular meeting on Jan. 15. Erin Hopp, a teacher at Clark County R-1 and parent of gifted children, addressed board members during public comment to…
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…
Read MorePalmyra Dominates Field, Captures Tony Lenzini Tournament Championship
PALMYRA — Palmyra delivered a complete performance across three games to claim the Tony Lenzini Boys Basketball Tournament championship, opening with a lopsided win over Clark County, cruising past Van-Far in the semifinals, and closing the week with a hard-fought 44-33 victory over Monroe City Saturday night on its home floor. The Panthers combined defensive…
Read MorePalmyra Students Selected for Missouri All-State Children’s Choir
The Missouri Music Educators Association has announced the selection of Palmyra R-1 fourth and fifth grade students Delainey Yackley and Charlotte Crist to the sixth annual Missouri All- State Children’s Choir. Delainey is the fourth grade daughter of Austin and Joanna Yackley of Taylor, Missouri. She enjoys reading, playing softball, singing, and spending time with…
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…
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