Area News
Palmyra Chamber of Commerce Tours Renovated Palmyra High School
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce met at Palmyra High School, where members toured the campus and viewed the recent renovations completed across the district. Last year, the district the public approved and $8 million dollar bond issue.. Superintendent Jason Harper and the Board of Education chose to delay immediate spending to allow…
Read MoreHighway Patrol Investigates Ralls County Homicide and Monroe County Officer- Involved Shooting
At the request of the Ralls County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) is assisting with a death investigation in Ralls County, Missouri. During the early morning hours of Sunday, October 12, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a rural address outside Monroe City regarding a possible shooting.…
Read MoreHomecoming Court
Members of the 2025 Palmyra High School Homecoming Court are pictured (from left) Kyndal Wilt, Sierra Hudson, Zola Meyers, Janie Triplett, and Madisyn Wilt. The Panthers host Centralia on Friday, October 17.
Read MorePalmyra Panthers Crush Clark County 82-30 In Homecoming Spoiler
The Palmyra Panthers stormed into Kahoka on Friday night and turned Clark County’s homecoming celebration into a showcase of offensive dominance, racking up 637 total yards in an 82-30 victory that left no doubt about their firepower heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Palmyra won the coin toss and wasted no time…
Read MoreCounty Tackles Law Enforcement Funding, Bridge Progress and Library Grant in Busy Two-Week Stretch
PALMYRA, Mo. – From law enforcement funding to bridge construction and a boost for the local library, the Marion County Commission packed a range of critical community issues into its Sept. 22 and Sept. 29 sessions—despite the absence of Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax. Commissioners Larry Welch and Lacey Miller led both meetings in Lomax’s…
Read MoreMarion County Man Arrested After Social Media Threats, 12-Hour Manhunt
On September 30, 2025, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received reports of an individual making threats against local businesses through a social media platform. Deputies responded by attempting to make contact with the individual at their residence. Before law enforcement arrived, the suspect left the property on a utility terrain vehicle (UTV), evading officers on…
Read MoreSilent Gas, Serious Risk: Radon Levels in Palmyra Raise Concerns
By Ella Aguilar A local Palmyra resident recently had her home tested for radon and received a reading of 16 pCi/L – four times higher than the threshold where mitigation is recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Because radon gas is invisible and odorless, this result underscores just how easy it is to…
Read MorePalmyra Panthers Test Grit Against Elite Field at Gans Creek Classic
The rolling hills and wide lanes of the Gans Creek Cross Country Course served as the proving ground Saturday for the Palmyra Panthers, who lined up against some of the most competitive programs in the region at the 2025 Gans Creek Classic. With more than 340 runners in some varsity races, this wasn’t just a…
Read MoreLady Panthers Show Fight in Four-Game Stretch, Highlighted by Offensive Outburst Against South Callaway
The Palmyra Lady Panthers took on a demanding four-game stretch this past week, facing off against Elsberry, Macon, South Callaway, and Montgomery County. Though the week featured tough losses and moments of adversity, Palmyra displayed heart, determination, and a powerful offensive showing in a commanding win over South Callaway. The week began with a narrow…
Read MoreInspiring Young Leaders: FFA Area V Leadership Conference
By Xin Lei Ni On September 10th, seventeen members of the Palmyra FFA Chapter attended an unforgettable evening of networking, teamwork exercises, and personal development at the Area V Leadership Conference held in Bowling Green, Missouri. Clad in blue corduroy jackets, Palmyra’s attendees were excited to connect with surrounding FFA chapters at the event organized…
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