Area News
Palmyra Golfers Edge Monroe City By Four Strokes For Team District Title
By Will Johnson SPECIAL TO THE SPECTATOR HANNIBAL — Palmyra High School’s (PHS) boys golf team entered the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Class 2, District 2 Boys Golf Tournament held on Monday, May 11 at Norwoods Golf Club in Hannibal looking to take advantage of the short road trip for their start…
Read MoreKnox County Boys Dominate District Relays
Clair sweeps sprints at Class 1 District 3 meet GLASGOW, Mo. — Cooper Clair powered Knox County’s boys track team with a sprint sweep Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 meet at Glasgow High School. Clair won the boys 100-meter dash in 11.05 seconds and added a district title in the…
Read MoreHighland Collects Five District Titles at Class 2 District 3 Meet
SHELBINA, Mo. — Highland turned in a deep list of sectional qualifiers Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet at South Shelby High School. Chevie Sharpe led the Highland girls with two district championships, winning the 800-meter run in 2:22.43 and the 1,600-meter run in 5:22.45. Bailie Crist…
Read MoreBrashear High School Holds 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
By David Sharp Seventeen Seniors received their High School Diplomas during the Adair County R-II Schools at Brashear, Mo. Graduation Ceremony. Commencement was held on May 10, 2026. Superintendent Cody Moore and Principal Karissa Gregory presided over the Ceremony. Board of Education President Jason Taylor and Members of the Board presented diplomas to the most…
Read MoreBright Futures Knox County Hosts 6th Annual Youth Fishing Day
Submitted by Crystal I Murr, Board Secretary Bright Futures Knox County hosted its annual 6th Annual Youth Fishing Day at Edina City Lake and the 4-H/FFA Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, May 2, 2026. The event welcomed almost 90 youth fishermen and their families to compete for prizes for the biggest, smallest and most fish caught.…
Read MoreFire to Exterior of Edina Home Deemed Suspicious
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire reported Friday afternoon at the home of Nick and Ashley Zahringer at the southwest corner of North Second Street and Smallwood Street in Edina. Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 4:04 p.m. Friday. Responding agencies included the Edina Volunteer Fire Department, Knox County…
Read MoreKahoka Collision & Restoration Opens to Meet Growing Local Need
By Emily Bontrager A new business is now serving the community with a strong focus on safety, education, and quality service. Kahoka Collision & Restoration officially opened its doors in January 2026, bringing experience and decades of industry knowledge to the area. The shop is located just south of Kahoka at 24115 State Route 81,…
Read MoreMcDaniel, Weaver Win District Titles
SHELBINA, Mo. — Mason McDaniel and Lukas Weaver led Clark County with district championships Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet at South Shelby High School. McDaniel won the boys 3,200-meter run in 10:24.36 and added runner-up finishes in the 800 and 1,600. He placed second in the…
Read MoreCCR-1 Holds Academic Awards Night
On Monday evening, the Clark County R-1 gym was packed with students and families gathered to recognize their academic achievements for the school year. For more than an hour, students in all high school grade levels were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom. We will publish that full list in next week’s newspaper Following…
Read MoreClark County Fair Board Completes Grandstand Improvements
The Clark County Fair Board’s grandstand improvement project was completed last week at the Clark County Fairgrounds, giving the grandstands a clean new look while also improving airflow throughout the seating area. The old wooden doors and structure along the back of the grandstands were removed, and new wood framing was installed with sliding doors…
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