OBITUARY: Helen "Louise" Hewitt Lyons
Helen "Louise" Hewitt Lyons, 91, passed away on August 28, 2026, in The Villages, Florida. Louise was born on June 21, 1935, in Greentop, Missouri, to Roy Hewitt and Sylvia Hewitt Byrn. She grew …
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New laws take effect statewide, cover infrastructure, traffic and cyber offenses
Several new Missouri laws related to public safety took effect Aug. 28, addressing critical infrastructure crimes, traffic and boating rules, and offenses against people, according to the Missouri …
MoDOT schedules road closures in Adair, neighboring counties over next two weeks
The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled a series of road closures and lane restrictions in Adair County and neighboring counties over the next two weeks, according to the agency
Downtown pavement marking work extending into next week
Kirksville city officials said in a press release that they need additional time to complete downtown pavement markings. Overnight parking downtown is open now through Monday. Beginning Tuesday, …
Tiger volleyball defeats Marshall in straight sets at home
The Lady Tigers’ volleyball team defeated Marshall (0-2) in three sets on Tuesday night to pick up Kirksville’s second win of the season, capping a crazy week of action for Missy Dempsay’s …
Kirksville Planning & Zoning Commission to hold regular meeting on Wednesday
The Kirksville Planning & Zoning Commission will convene for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 S. Franklin Street. The commission
PHOTO GALLERY: Adair County exhibitors shine at Missouri State Fair
Adair County had a strong showing at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, with 4-H and FFA members from Brashear, Kirksville and Novinger exhibiting livestock and projects during the fair
Missouri state representative candidate charged with conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent
SPRINGFIELD — A Missouri state representative candidate has been charged by criminal complaint for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance to plant on his political opponent. Thomas …
Special Kirksville Planning and Zoning meeting, public hearing on data center regulation being held Sept. 16
The Kirksville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting and public hearing on proposed zoning regulations for data centers at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Little Theatre, Room …
Lady Tiger volleyball falls in opening pair of regulation matches
Kirksville volleyball fell to 1-5 on Monday night at Southern Boone in a three-set defeat. The Tigers traveled to Father Tolton’s tournament this past weekend, where they finished 1-3, …
Late penalty kick is the difference in Tigers’ opening loss to Southern Boone
Kirksville fell at Spainhower Field on Thursday night, 1-0, in a match that felt like a goal might not come for either side. Southern Boone was awarded a penalty kick and converted with just under …
Truman men’s soccer falls in wild finish to St. Cloud State (Minn.)
The Bulldogs’ men’s soccer team was a big part of kicking off Student & Community Appreciation Week on Thursday night. After a scoreless first half at Stokes Stadium, The ‘Dogs fell, …
Lady Tigers log 30 runs on Saturday, gets no-hit by Chilli in Monday’s home opener
At Boonville’s season-opening three-game Saturday, Kirksville’s softball team went 2-1. Across those three games, the Lady Tigers posted a total of 30 runs. Kirksville overcame considerable …
Orange & Black Foundation, Kirksville Football Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2026 on Friday
The Orange & Black Foundation and the Kirksville Football Hall of Fame have announced Keith Jerome and Jeffery Pickett as the 2026 inductees to the Kirksville Football Hall of Fame. The …
Boys win as Tigers open cross country seasons in Albia, Iowa
Kirksville opened its cross country seasons in Albia, Iowa, on Thursday afternoon in the Albia Blue Demon/Lady Dee Cross Country Invitational. Second-year head coach Austin Sykes said that he is …
OBITUARY: Mary Elizabeth (Snider) Farwell
Mary Elizabeth (Snider) Farwell, 78, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Born December 15, 1947 in …
OBITUARY: Betty Arlene Goad Gregory
Betty Arlene Goad Gregory, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, missionary, musician, educator, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on …
K-REDI executive committee to meet Friday, set September board agenda
The Kirksville Regional Economic Development Inc. (K-REDI) Executive Committee is scheduled to hold a hybrid meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at 315 S. Franklin St. Participants may attend in …
Brashear High School Class of 1960 holds reunion
Members of the Brashear High School Class of 1960 held a reunion on July 5. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Pat Martens, Garles Hamlin and Margaret Polovich. In the back row, from left, are …
Reconstruction of section of East Pierce Street to begin
Kirksville's street maintenance division will begin reconstruction of East Pierce Street from South Halliburton Street to South Lewis Street on Sept. 8.
Late surge not enough as 'Dogs fall to Washburn, 27-21
Saturday's season opener for the Truman football team felt a lot like last year's in quite a few respects.
Embracing Local History: Part 221 – NEWTON ANDREW BAYLOR, KIRKSVILLE MERCHANT – Chapter 1
Newton Andrew Baylor was a wealthy and highly respected dry goods store owner of the 1870s and ‘80s in downtown Kirksville. He had come from the East Coast to manage an Adair County farm which was …
Kirksville Kiwanis Club welcomes district lieutenant governor
The Kirksville Kiwanis Club welcomed fellow Kiwanian Gordon Ipson, lieutenant governor for Division 1 of the Missouri-Arkansas District of Kiwanis International, to speak at its Aug. 27 meeting. …
Putnam, Huse hoping Cinderella becomes more than a guest at the main table
Following a fairy-tale run to the Class 1 State championship game led by eye-popping rushing production, the Putnam County Midgets face a pivotal season of transition. Head coach Adam Huse is tasked …