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Highland 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…
Read MoreHighland High School Holds Commencement
By David Sharp An estimated 53 graduates crossed the stage and received diplomas during the May 17, 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Highland HS. Superintendent John French and High School Principal Dr. Susan Rossmiller presided. Board of Education President Robert Reed Miller and members of the Board assisted presenting Diplomas. Brianna Reed was the Class of…
Read MoreEagles Send Six Entries to State from Sectional Meet
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Knox County turned in a strong day at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2 track and field meet Saturday, May 16, at Centralia High School, qualifying six entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced. Cooper Clair led the Eagles with sectional championships in both the 100-…
Read MoreKnox County High School Graduation Ceremony Held
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Family, friends and community members gathered Sunday afternoon, May 17, as Knox County High School honored the Class of 2026 during commencement exercises held in the high school gymnasium. The ceremony opened with the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by Lisa Blake, followed by introductions from Superintendent Alex Van…
Read MoreIndians Fall to Macon in District Pitchers’ Duel
Clark County battled Macon in a low-scoring Class 3 District 6 baseball matchup, but the Indians could not push across a run in a 1-0 loss. Macon scored the game’s only run in the top of the first inning after Isaacson was hit by a pitch, moved around the bases on wild pitches and scored…
Read MoreClark County Boys Qualify Seven Entries for State Track Meet
MOKANE, Mo. — Clark County’s boys turned in a strong sectional performance Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional 2 track and field meet at South Callaway High School, qualifying seven entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state. Mason McDaniel led the Indians with three…
Read MoreClark County Student Malaki Phillips Receives NEMR Scholarship
Kahoka, MO — NEMR is pleased to announce Malaki Phillips of Clark County High School as a recipient of the 2026 NEMR Scholarship. Malaki was awarded a $500 scholarship in recognition of his achievements, commitment, and continued success as he prepares for the next step in his education. Each year, NEMR awards eight $500 scholarships—one…
Read MoreDraft Stip Lists $14.7 Million In Clark County Highway, Bridge Work
Clark County would see nearly $14.7 million in road and bridge construction work under MoDOT’s draft 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, along with five additional projects listed for scoping or preliminary design. The draft STIP, which covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031, is available for public review and comment through June 5. Comments may be…
Read MoreCommencement Held for Clark County R-1 Class of 2026
Clark County R-1 High School held its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, at the high school gymnasium with family, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate the graduating Class of 2026. The ceremony opened with the traditional processional, “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by Robert Dooley and the Clark County High School Band. Isabelle Brotherton,…
Read MoreSullivan County Health Department Appoints New Interim Administrator
The Sullivan County Health Department has appointed Kelli Hillerman as interim administrator of the agency. Hillerman began serving in the role May 1 and will officially assume the administrator position Aug. 1. The transition follows the planned retirement of longtime administrator Deborah Taylor, who served the agency and Sullivan County community for 19 years. Hillerman,…
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