Area News
Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
June 29 – July 2, 2026 HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in…
Read MoreMission Hill Baptist Church to Celebrate 48 Years
Palmyra, MO – Mission Hill Baptist Church will be celebrating 48 years on Sunday, June 28th, with Morning Worship, Dinner on the Grounds, and an Afternoon Concert hosted by the Southern Gospel Quartet, Final Authority. Activities will begin at 10:00 A.M. with Morning Worship, featuring Final Authority. Following the service, there will be a carry-in “Dinner on the Grounds”. The Afternoon Concert will begin at 2:00 P.M. The community is invited to attend the celebration of 48 years in Palmyra at Mission Hill Baptist Church.
Read MorePalmyra Superintendent Highlights Budget, Progress and Priorities
June 16, 2026 Citizens of the Palmyra R-1 School District, Last week at the June board meeting, the Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met to approve the 2026-2027 budget. We were able to pass a balanced budget that includes a 3% raise for both certified and classified staff members. Our district has been blessed with solid leadership from our school board and administration over the years. We have been fortunate to have overwhelming support from the community, and all these factors put us in a great position financially. We went into the 2025-2026 school year with 49.83% in reserves, and…
Read MoreLocal 4-H Shooters Aim for Nationals
Meet the local members of the 2026 Missouri State 4-H Shooting Sports Teams. Missouri has 9 shooting sports disciplines teams which are Air Pistols, Air Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Smallbore Rifle, Muzzle loaders, Shotguns, Compound Archery, Recurve Archery and Hunting Skills. Tryouts were hosted back in the fall and the top 4 scores for each discipline compile the teams from members across the state. You’re only allowed to compete on a team for one year and then can tryout other years for other disciplines but cannot be on the same team discipline you have already been on a team for. The…
Read MoreAmazon Data Center Being Constructed in Missouri: Governor Kehoe wants Missouri to be the next Silicon Valley
By Ella Aguilar JEFFERSON CITY – On June 15th, Amazon announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new data center campus in Montgomery City, the same county where Google will be placing their data center that was approved by Governor Kehoe on May 20th. According to Governor Kehoe, “Projects like this create lasting benefits for local communities by supporting critical infrastructure improvements, generating new tax revenue for schools and public services, and strengthening the foundation for future economic growth.” At a recent forum on artificial intelligence at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S &…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Urges Caution With Fireworks As Missouri Prepares For Big Celebrations This Summer
Seasonal retailers may legally sell fireworks in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare for a summer filled with even more festivities and celebrations than usual – including the “America 250” commemoration and FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City area – the Division of Fire Safety is urging residents to keep safety at the forefront of their planning. “Because July 4th – the largest fireworks event each year – is also the 250th anniversary of American independence this year, we expect to see more gatherings and an uptick in the use of…
Read MoreMaple Lawn Auxiliary Meets
The Maple Lawn Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 pm May 28, 2026, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in the main dining room. Nine members answered roll call with their response to “What flowers do you have blooming?” The gem of the day was “Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage…
Read MoreChildcare Centers Across The State Grapple with Staff Retention Issues
By Emma Jones, Missouri News Network As more discussions about supplying adequate, affordable childcare are had across the state, childcare centers continue to struggle with staff retention. Beth Ann Lang, deputy chief executive officer of Child Care Aware of Missouri, has been working to address Missouri’s childcare crisis for more than 20 years. Lang said…
Read MoreRoadwork Advised in Marion County
HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the TravelerInformation Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned…
Read MoreCity Council Discusses Concerns About E-Bikes and Off-Road Vehicles in Town and the Park
By Ella Aguilar Palmyra — At its June 4 meeting, the Palmyra City Council reviewed public-safety concerns and operational updates across city departments. It set the next steps for policy work on recreational vehicles and park use. Third Ward Council member Rex Thomas raised growing concerns about the use of e-bikes, golf cars, and utility…
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