Area News
Missouri Giantess Comes Home: Ella Kate Returns to Memphis in New Musical “Dream Big”
The story of Scotland County’s most famous daughter is coming home. Ozarks Lyric Opera will bring its new folk musical ”Dream Big: The True Tall Tale” to the Memphis Theatre (106 E. Madison Street) on June 4, 2026 for a special hometown engagement. Inspired by the life of Ella Kate Ewing— known around the world…
Read MoreMurphy Honored by Scotland Co. Hospital
Congratulations to Samantha Murphy, RN, the May Spirit of SCH winner at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. Sam is a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional and she currently wears many hats. She is the Clinic Informatics Analyst RN, Dr. Davis’ Primary Nurse, Immunization/Vaccine Coordinator and works PRN in OB delivering babies! Here’s what her…
Read MoreSchuyler County Student Asher Applegate Receives NEMR Scholarship
NEMR is proud to announce Asher Applegate of Schuyler County High School as a recipient of the 2026 NEMR Scholarship. Asher was awarded a $500 scholarship in recognition of his dedication, achievements, and promising future ahead. Each year, NEMR awards scholarships to graduating seniors throughout its service area as part of the company’s commitment to…
Read MoreRams Ride Pitching, Big Innings Through Strong Late-Season Stretch
Schuyler County put together one of its strongest stretches of the spring behind dominant pitching, big offensive innings and steady defense, picking up wins over Green City, Westran and Northeast. The Rams were in control from start to finish in two of the victories, then showed they could win a tighter game in the third.…
Read MorePalmyra Panthers Bounce Back With Three Straight Wins in Busy Baseball Week
PALMYRA — The Palmyra baseball team answered a narrow loss to open the week with three straight victories, piling up 45 runs across its final three games and building momentum heading into the final week of the regular season. The Panthers went 3-1 during the week, falling 6-4 to Liberty on Monday before beating South…
Read MoreMustangs Break Through With Walk-Off Win Over Madison
Marion County ended the week with the breakthrough it had been looking for, earning its first win of the season with a 9-8 walk-off victory over Madison on Friday. The win moved the Mustangs to 1-11 and gave them a much-needed boost after two tough losses earlier in the week. The Mustangs opened the stretch…
Read MoreGardner Musing
Hope everyone’s week was a good one. On May 18, the Heritage Seekers Program will be presented by Sam Bross. The program will be on L.N. Bross Ancestors when they first arrived in Palmyra and the contributions, they made to help Palmyra grow. Sam will also share some of the L.N. Bross’s story of World…
Read MoreJeffrey “Jeff” Allen Patre Obituary
Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Patre, born September 10, 1959, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 4, 2026, at 4:17 AM, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was surrounded by family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026, at Mission Hill Baptist Church in Palmyra, MO. Pastor…
Read MoreQU is Honored to House The Reggitano Collection
QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University’s Brenner Library is honored to house the Riggitano Collection, which encompasses the Quincy University career of alumnus Giovanni Riggitano, as well as the lives of his sisters while they lived in Quincy in the early 1900s. Giovanni Riggitano, also known as John Riggitano Prevost, was the paternal grandfather of Pope…
Read MoreCrime Laboratory Division Director Brian K. Hoey to Retire
Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement. Mr. Brian K. Hoey will retire June 1, 2026, after 33 years of dedicated service. Mr. Hoey joined the Patrol on January 1, 1993, as a criminalist in the DNA Profiling Section. He transferred to the Serology Section on April…
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