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Marion County Elementary Names A Gold Star School
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced eight Missouri Gold Star Schools for 2025. The program, which aligns with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes schools for outstanding academic achievement or for performing at high levels while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students. Missouri’s 2025…
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Palmyra High School Senior, Mason Smith signed to play basketball at John Wood Community College starting this Fall 2025 .
Read MorePalmyra High School Celebrates Class of 2025 Graduation
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra High School Class of 2025 held its graduation ceremony Thursday, May 15, at the Palmyra High School football field. Graduating senior Dorothy Renae Billups, who will attend Columbia College to study human resources management while competing in cheerleading and tumbling, delivered a heartfelt speech encouraging her classmates as they move…
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Real Estate 1. General Warranty Daniel C Campbell and Barbara A Campbell to Daniel C Campbell and Barbara A Campbell A tract of land lying in the South 10 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 57 North, Range 5 West, Marion County 2. General…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Welcomes Chad Brands, MD, CPE, SFHM
Hannibal Regional is pleased to welcome Chad Brands, MD, to our team! Dr. Brands earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati. In addition to his longstanding career in Internal Medicine, Dr. Brands brings a broad range of experience in medical education and administrative leadership…
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100 YEARS AGO May 20, 1925 At a beautifully appointed bridge luncheon Saturday, Mrs. Nellie Glahn announced the engagement of Miss Helen Morrow of Calao, Mo., and Mr. George B. Lewis of this city. An especially tempting menu was served, and when the guests were seated, they discovered hidden in the clever place cards a…
Read MoreMarion County Athletes Qualify for Sectionals at Class 1 District 3 Meet
At the Class 1 District 3 track meet, Marion County High School athletes stepped up in a big way—earning six top-4 finishes and five sectional qualifying spots in individual events. With a mix of veteran composure and youthful grit, the team showcased its talent in both track and field events. Kennedy Hathaway was a triple-threat…
Read MoreMU Extension Highlights Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the University of Missouri Extension is emphasizing the importance of mental health in farming and rural communities. Brenda Schreck, a livestock field specialist with MU Extension, highlights the challenges faced by Missouri farmers, ranchers, and their families. “In 2022, Missouri farmers, ranchers, and their families faced tough…
Read MoreFIRELINE – MAY 10, 2025
May 1- At 6:43 a.m. 911 dispatched firefighters to assist ambulance personnel with a patient located on East Bailey Street, Palmyra, Missouri. May 5 – At 4:26 p.m. firefighters were dispatched by 911 to set up a landing zone for a survival flight located on Highway 168 East, Palmyra, Missouri. All trucks and personnel returned to…
Read MoreMay is Beef Month – A Time to Celebrate Missouri’s Cattle Producers
May is officially recognized as Beef Month, shining a spotlight on the dedicated farmers and ranchers who raise high-quality cattle while caring for the land.Missouri is home to more than 53,000 farms, spanning over 10 million acres, and supports over 4.3 million head of cattle. Beef production is a driving force in the state’s agricultural…
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