OBITUARY: Sharon Faye (Cobb) Lloyd
Sharon Faye (Cobb) Lloyd, 88, of Kirksville, MO, passed away on May 28, 2026, at Macon Health Care Center with her daughters by her side. In a heartbreaking turn of events, her beloved son, Thomas …
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OBITUARY: Shirley Rae (Shaw) Carter
Shirley Rae (Shaw) Carter, 86 passed this life on Monday, August 29, 2022 in Osage Beach, Missouri. Shirley had lived the past 35 years at Lake of the Ozarks and previously Green City/Milan area. …
Intersection of Hickory/Elson streets to close for stormwater improvements
The city of Kirksville announced a temporary street closure for ongoing stormwater improvements. Lawson Construction continues its work on West Hickory Street. Beginning Monday, July 27, the …
Curtain Call Theater announces upcoming fall production auditions and Classic Film Festival schedule
Curtain Call Theater, located at 512 W. Elizabeth St., has announced its upcoming fall production auditions and its 2026 Fall Classic Film Festival schedule. Auditions for the holiday comedy …
Kirksville Aquatic Center indoor pool will close for annual maintenance
The indoor pool at the Kirksville Aquatic Center will close Aug. 2–24 for annual maintenance, including painting, deep cleaning and water replacement. To accommodate patrons, additional water …
Embracing Local History: Part 215 – PHILANDA (LEDFORD) BELL (1846-1934) DESCRIBES LIFE IN EARLY ADAIR COUNTY
Philanda Catherine (Ledford) Bell was in her 80s in 1930 when she wrote about her life in early Adair County. She was born on Christmas Day in 1846 in Sullivan County, near Milan, Mo. She moved with …
Sullivan County Route N Little Yellow Creek Bridge project delayed to July 23
ST. JOSEPH — The Sullivan County Route N Little Yellow Creek Bridge, west of Green City, is now scheduled to close for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle on Thursday, July …
Sullivan County Route T East Locust Creek Bridge now open
Northwest Bridge Bundle project ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Sullivan County Route T East Locust Creek Bridge, south of Milan, is now open. The Capital – Horner & Shifrin team, working with the …
Adair County Commission will dedicate the first three days of the week to Board of Equalization hearings
The Adair County Commission will dedicate the first three days of the week to Board of Equalization hearings as part of their public schedule for July 20-22. Commissioners are set to open their …
Kirksville City Council to hear in-house presentation regarding potential data center development at Monday...
The Kirksville City Council will meet for a special study session at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, in the Council Chambers to receive information on several municipal matters, including data …
A.T. Still University appoints Dr. Deanna Hunsaker as vice chancellor for student affairs
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) announced alumna Deanna Hunsaker, DHEd, MBA, has been appointed as vice chancellor for student affairs, effective July 1. Hunsaker has served as …
Kirksville-Thousand Hills Rotary Club hears from CAPNEMO representative
Community Action Partnership for Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO) provides services, programs, and financial assistance to low income families in a five county area. Andrea Thurman spoke to members of …
Farm backing, Trump loyalty shape GOP race to replace Sam Graves in Missouri’s 6th District
MARYVILLE — At a shrimp boil on a farm south of town July 1, Missouri Soybean Association President Casey Wasser stood before a crowd to explain why Kansas City …
Kirksville Police Department named 2026 Battle of the Badges Backpack Edition champion
The Adair County Health Department and Northeast Missouri Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO) announced the Kirksville Police Department as the winner of the 2026 Battle of …
NFHS allowing safety bag at first base highlights high school baseball changes
High school baseball teams can use a larger 18-inch first base or a double first base starting next season under new rules approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations …
NFHS doubles down on dedication to safety in throwing events
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced two major rule changes for the 2027 outdoor track and field season, focusing heavily on reducing the risk of injury during …
Editor's note: On implementation of NFHS changes
State high school athletic associations must adopt upcoming safety mandates exactly as written, according to National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) guidelines. By …
Bulldogs’ early 2000s dominance to be honored with Hall of Fame induction
Truman State University will induct six of its NCAA Division II national championship women’s swimming teams into the university
Ag Moves brings farm lessons to Milan, Adair County students this summer
MILAN — Students in Milan and Adair County are getting a firsthand look at the source of their food, fuel and clothing this summer through an initiative designed to cultivate agricultural literacy. …
Area university students achieve significant academic milestones
Area university students achieved significant academic milestones during the spring 2026 semester, earning diplomas and securing spots on exclusive institutional honor rolls across the country. …
Kirksville Watershed Management Commission to meet Thursday
The Kirksville Watershed Management Commission is scheduled to convene for an open meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Economic Development Alliance building located at 315 S. Franklin St. …
Management Intensive Grazing School scheduled in Northeast Missouri
The Northeast Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), University of Missouri Extension, and the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council will …
City Council rejects license plate reader funding after residents pack meeting to oppose surveillance cameras
A proposal to secure state grant funding for the city's license plate reader system failed during a City Council meeting on Monday, July 13, after a significant turnout of residents voiced strong …