Lane Reductions Begin May 12 on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 Near Hannibal U.S. 36/I-72
Full Closure Begins May 30, 2025 HANNIBAL—The bridge rehabilitation project to make essential structural repairs on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal is scheduled to begin on May 12. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge, with a…
Read MoreMary Lu Bates
Mary Bates Mary Lu Bates, 88, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 6:30 PM, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Dewayne Lorenson will officiate. Burial will follow at…
Read MoreNew Leadership Named for Marion County Ambulance District
Jesse Chapman is sworn in by Dot Lake, MCAD board chairman. The Marion County Ambulance District is now under new leadership following action by the board of directors.Interim Chief Marshall Miller and interim Deputy Chief Eric Murfin were hired to fill those respective positions by the board during the meeting last week, at which the…
Read MoreResurfacing Work Scheduled in Marion, Shelby and Macon Counties
HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, as early as May 5, concrete repairs and resurfacing is scheduled to begin on 32 miles of Westbound U.S. Route 36 in Marion, Shelby and Macon Counties, from 0.5 mile west of Route Z near Monroe City in Marion County to 0.3 mile west of the Macon County line near Clarence. Traffic will…
Read MoreNew Leadership Named for Marion County Ambulance District
The Marion County Ambulance District is now under new leadership following action by the board of directors.Interim Chief Marshall Miller and interim Deputy Chief Eric Murfin were hired to fill those respective positions by the board during the meeting last week, at which the board also swore in two new board members, heard a brief…
Read MorePOLICE 5-7
Palmyra Major Rusty Adrain swears in Brady Miller as a member of the Palmyra Police Department at Palmyra City Council on Thursday, May 1st. .
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Renae Billups, a senior at Palmyra High School, has officially signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her athletic and academic career at Columbia College. She will join the Cougars' cheer and stunt team, bringing with her years of experience, spirit, and dedication developed through her time with the Palmyra cheer program. Billups has…
Read MorePanthers Split Weekend Slate, Fall to Hannibal and South Callaway, Defeat Dixon
Palmyra Varsity Panthers wrapped up a busy weekend with one win in three games, topping Dixon but falling to Hannibal and South Callaway. The Panthers opened the stretch Friday with a 6-2 loss to Hannibal despite out-hitting their opponent 10-8. Raeson Miller and Tyler Spicknall each recorded two hits. RBI singles from Logan Kroeger and…
Read MoreFIRELINE – MAY 3, 2025
April 29 – At 6:41 p.m. 911 dispatched firefighters to a possible arson incident located on Dickerson Street, Palmyra, Missouri. This was investigated and the scene cleared. April 29 – Firefighters participated in a training for Air EVAC Landing. April 29 – At 9:31 p.m. firefighters were dispatched by 911 to a traffic crash on US Highway…
Read MoreBand Concert Scheduled for May 8
The Palmyra High School band will present their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Palmyra United Methodist Church, 1800 S. Main. Everyone is invited.
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