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Palmyra Man Arrested After Search Warrant Leads To Drug Trafficking Case
PALMYRA — A Palmyra man was arrested following the execution of a search warrant that authorities say resulted in the seizure of approximately 141 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Cliff Shepherd, also listed in court documents as Clifton Lester Shepherd, was arrested June 1 after members of the Palmyra Police Department and the East Central Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence at 808 N. Dickerson St. in Palmyra. The case is filed in Marion County Circuit Court as case No. 26MM-CR00128. Palmyra Police listed the case as No. 26-1971, and the arrest warrant was issued as warrant…
Read MorePalmyra Buses Earn Perfect Inspection Rating
PALMYRA — Two Marion County-area school districts recently completed the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program, with no buses from either district placed out of service. Palmyra R-I earned a perfect inspection rating, with all 18 buses approved during the initial inspection. No Palmyra buses were listed as defective. Marion County R-II presented six buses for inspection. Three buses were approved during the initial inspection, and three were listed as defective. None were placed out of service. Under Patrol guidelines, buses with defective components must be repaired within 10 days. Buses placed out of service require…
Read MoreBig Creek Church to Host Free Ice Cream Social
Big Creek Presbyterian Church will host its annual free ice cream social from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27. The church, which has been worshipping since 1834, first met in a log building. The present stone church was built in 1866. Everyone is welcome to attend, tour the historic church and enjoy ice cream,…
Read MoreTwo Seriously Injured in Hannibal-Area Motorcycle Crash
HANNIBAL — Two Hannibal residents were seriously injured Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 61 at West Ely Road in Marion County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:08 p.m. June 5 when a southbound 2026 CF Moto motorcycle failed to yield to a traffic signal and struck…
Read MorePalmyra Man Injured, Son Killed in Iowa Train Crash
A 14-year-old passenger was killed and a Palmyra man was injured June 3 in a crash involving a truck and train in Iowa, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report. The crash occurred at 12:35 p.m. on Highway 21 at Old 6. According to the report, a 2015 Kenworth driven by Michael Orton, 38,…
Read MoreMarion County Drivers Advised of June Highway Restrictions and Ongoing Hannibal Street Closure
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Marion County motorists will encounter traffic impacts this month as highway maintenance work and a major construction project continue to affect travel routes in and around Hannibal. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), a lane restriction is planned for eastbound U.S. Route 36 on June 17 as crews perform patching…
Read MorePalmyra Elementary Announces 2025-26 Award Winners
Palmyra Elementary School has announced its 2025-26 classroom award winners. Students were recognized for reading, math, academics, citizenship and character awards. Kindergarten Barnes: Top Reader Girl, Emma Huff; Top Reader Boy, Blake Jones; Most Improved Girl, Reece Abbott; Most Improved Boy, Bennett Kelley; Top Mathematician Girl, Presley Aubuchon; Top Mathematician Boy, Thomas Kirtlink; Most Improved…
Read MoreJuvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash
HANNIBAL — A 15-year-old Virginia juvenile suffered minor injuries Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 36 west of Hannibal. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. June 4 on U.S. 36, three miles west of Hannibal. The patrol reported that a northbound 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix traveled…
Read MoreQuincy Woman Injured in Crash East of Taylor
TAYLOR — A Quincy, Ill., woman suffered moderate injuries Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 east of Taylor. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 8:42 a.m. June 3 on U.S. 24, five miles east of Taylor. The patrol reported that a southbound 2019 Kia Soul failed to…
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