Area News
Palmyra Track Athletes Turn In Strong Performances At Gerald Mansfield Invitational
Palmyra brought home several top-five finishes from the Gerald Mansfield Invitational on April 28 at Macon High School, with Luke Sheppard, Kason Augspurg, Joseph Mahsman and the Lady Panthers’ 4×100-meter relay leading the way. Sheppard had one of Palmyra’s top all-around days. He placed second in the 110-meter hurdles in 16.19 seconds, third in the…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Board Reviews Summer Bond Projects, Possible State Funding Increase
The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education reviewed several bond and capital improvement projects during a special meeting Monday, April 27, including districtwide lighting upgrades, elementary school improvements, middle school repairs, high school tennis court work and personnel changes. The board met at 5 p.m. in the Palmyra R-1 boardroom. The meeting focused largely on summer…
Read MorePalmyra Falls to Centralia
CENTRALIA — Palmyra struggled to get its offense going in a road loss to Centralia, falling 15-0 in three innings. Centralia pitcher Grant Kendrick kept the Panthers off balance, retiring all nine batters he faced and striking out three. Rylan Compton, Raeson Miller and Bryant Horstmeier went down in order in the first inning, and…
Read MoreRegional Crowd Fills Edina for Sunshine Law Training
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and public records requirements. Approximately 95 people signed in for the session, though actual attendance was likely higher.…
Read MoreMaywood News
By Rachel Bringer We have had some cool mornings this week, and we are having some dramatic spring lightning this evening. The peonies have begun to bloom. They are so cheerful and bright, but they may be finished blooming by Memorial Day. South Union Baptist Church gathered for worship today, and Brother Dan preached a…
Read MorePalmyra Rallies Past South Callaway
Palmyra overcame an early deficit and picked up a 10-8 win over South Callaway on Saturday, improving to 15-7 heading into the final week of the regular season. The Panthers scored first when Raeson Miller doubled and later came home on an error in the first inning. Palmyra added another run in the third when…
Read MoreMary Susan “Suzy” Taylor
Mary Susan “Suzy” Taylor, 65, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 1:27 PM, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home in Palmyra, MO. In honor of Suzy’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Suzy was born December 24, 1960, to Daniel…
Read MoreDecision Day 2026: Missouri High School Seniors Chart Their Futures
As Palmyra High School seniors near graduation, April 30 marked a pivotal moment in their lives as they celebrated Decision Day and finalized their plans for life after high school. This is the deadline by which many students commit to their post-graduation plans, whether that means attending a university, enrolling in a trade program, or…
Read MoreMDC reminds hunters to apply for elk and bear permits in May
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from MDC for upcoming seasons for each species at…
Read MorePalmyra Tops Dixon Behind Late Rally
Palmyra used a big seventh inning to pull away from Dixon for a 10-6 victory Saturday. The Panthers started fast when Bryant Horstmeier doubled in the first inning and Logan Kroeger followed with a two-run home run to center field. Palmyra added two more in the second when Brodie Webb singled and Griffin Scifres battled…
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