Area News
Millions Gamble Online Amid Legal Confusion and Risk of Scams
Millions of people across North America wager money online every day, placing bets on sports, playing casino-style games and participating in prediction markets. However, confusion surrounding online gambling laws and regulations creates opportunities for bad actors to exploit the system.A new Better Business Bureau study found that a risky underbelly of pseudo-gambling, illegal gambling and…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Addresses Drainage, Tax Rate, and Zoning Update
The Palmyra City Council met on Thursday, August 21, in the Chamber Room. Following the approval of the agenda and consent agenda, the council opened the floor to visitor comments from Roberta Thomas. City Attorney Jame Lemon is completing the final revisions to consolidate the city’s policies and procedures into one document. The council also…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Honors Staff For Years of Service
10 years: Gerre Feigenspan and Nichole Gard . Katy Fuqua, Katie Uhlott, and Irene Brown Trina Schindler, Karen Pemberton, and Kathy Ludwig (not pictured) Kerri LaSala, Sara Hummelsheim, and Elizabeth Lehenbauer
Read MorePalmyra Schools Receive New Equipment Through Grants Awarded by the Palmyra School Foundation
Pictured are Mrs. VanManen’s 3rd grade students utilizing the new rug purchased with funds received from the Palmyra School Foundation. PALMYRA, MO – August 21, 2025 – The Palmyra School Foundation (PSF), a non-profit established in 2022 to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Palmyra R-I School District, has awarded new grants totaling $6,372 to…
Read MoreShelf 8-27-2025
125 Years Ago August 30, 1900 John Burnett and Miss Nellie M. Tallman, of near Taylor, were married at the Methodist parsonage yesterday afternoon. Rev. O. B. Holliday officiated. Work of laying the new court house foundation was commenced Tuesday. A lady friend suggests to us that the directors of the fair might add to…
Read MoreMaywood News
We have had beautiful weather this week, along with a brief rain shower. The mornings are very cool, and autumn is in the air! South Union Baptist Church gathered for worship on Sunday. Brother Dan gave a brief update on the Annual Meeting of the Mt.Salem-Wyaconda Baptist Association. The speaker was Dr. Robert Matz, the…
Read MoreTaylor News
As I sit here typing this article, the sun is shining and the cooler temps are greatly appreciated. This is my kind of weather, and it looks like it is going to be wonderful temps and sunshine all this next week. All the schools in the area have started back up for the year, so…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Social Services Announces Mandi Adams as Director of Family Support Division
Mandi Adams JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) today announced the appointment of Mandi Adams as Director of the DSS Family Support Division (FSD), effective immediately. Adams has served as Interim Director of FSD since March 2025, providing steady leadership and guiding the division through a period of transition. With…
Read MoreLearn to craft with turkey feathers at a virtual MDC event Sept. 4
Learn various methods of crafting with turkey feathers Sept. 4 with MDC. Craft ideas such as turkey feather earrings (pictured above) will be presented along with tips on how to prepare the feathers for crafting. HANNIBAL, Mo. – Are you looking for ways to use the feathers from a turkey you harvested? Do you want ideas…
Read MoreMissouri Sales and Use Tax Changes
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue is informing taxpayers, businesses, and consumers that effective August 28, 2025, sales of the following products will be exempt from both state and local sales and use taxes: Child and Adult DiapersQualifying Feminine Hygiene ProductsIncontinence ProductsBusinesses that sell any of the qualifying items under this exemption…
Read More