Area News
Corporal Gipson to Retire
Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following retirement: Corporal David L.Gipson will retire June 1, 2026, after 14 years of dedicated service. Gipson was appointed to the Patrol on April 2, 2012, as a member of the 95th recruit class, and after graduating from the Patrol Academy, was assigned…
Read MorePalmyra Blanks Monroe City to Reach District Championship
MACON, Mo. — Palmyra used a dominant pitching performance from Rylan Compton and a big day at the plate from Bryant Horstmeier to roll past Monroe City 10-0 Monday in the Class 3 District 6 semifinals at Macon High School. Compton was in control from the start, throwing six shutout innings for the Panthers. He…
Read MoreMacon Power Surge Ends Palmyra’s District Run
MACON, Mo. —Palmyra’s district championship hopes ended Tuesday as Macon used a big early lead and two fourth-inning grand slams to defeat the Panthers 17-5 in the Class 3 District 6 title game. Macon jumped ahead with three runs in the first inning and five more in the second, building an 8-0 lead before Palmyra…
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…
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…
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