Renayjah Burton of Hannibal, MO, Named to Lincoln University of Missouri Spring 2025 Dean’s List JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 21, 2025) – Renayjah Burton of Hannibal, MO, was recently named to the Dean’s List of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, for the spring 2025 semester. The Lincoln University of Missouri Dean’s List comprises full-time undergraduate students…

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (05/22/2025)– Congratulations to Jocelyn Kendrick, who was among a group of truly exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College. Kendrick, of Hannibal, MO was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Elementary Education. The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the arts; were leaders in research and community service;…

Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! After the rain earlier in the week, it turned out to be a beautiful stretch with plenty of sunshine, though much cooler temperatures. I’m ready for some 80-degree days. The Taylor community was saddened to hear of the passing of Joann Wiegand. Joann died Tuesday, May 20,…

Get ready for the Annual Flag Day Celebration!!  The Palmyra Chamber sponsored event will be held Saturday, June 14.  The festivities will begin with the parade that will proceed down Main Street from the Palmyra High School to the Courthouse beginning at 10 am.  No registration necessary for parade entries, just show up at the…

GREENVILLE, Ill. (May 20, 2025) – Landyn Smith of Palmyra, Missouri, has been named to the Dean’s List at Greenville University for the spring 2025 semester.To earn this academic honor, students must complete at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Freshmen must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5, while sophomores, juniors and seniors must…

SEWARD, NE (05/22/2025)– Concordia University, Nebraska recently named 241 students to its honors list for the spring 2025 semester. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester qualify for this list. Students earning spring 2025 honors included Elizabeth Salo, Junior, of Hannibal, MO.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Public Service Commission reminds consumers the Missouri’s Hot Weather Law is in effect from June 1 to September 30.The law was created to protect all residential customers of investor-owned utilities from having their electric ornatural gas service disconnected due to non-payment when electricity or natural gas is used as…

100 Years AgoMay 27, 1925 A heavy frost Sunday night caused significant damage to farm and garden crops. In some sections of the county, a thin skim of ice formed on water troughs and other containers. While corn was damaged, it escaped serious injury. Gardens were not so fortunate, and most crops will have to…