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The leadership position of the Knox County Farmers Market has officially been passed from this reporter, Echo Menges, to Jill Talbot. The transition took place on Friday morning, March 17, 2023, with the ceremonial handing over of the farmers market envelope, which was passed from Casey James to Menges in 2018. Prior to James’ oversight…
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DOUGLAS KENT (STUB) SIMMONS Douglas Kent (Stub) Simmons, age 63, of Knox City, Missouri, passed away in his home on March 18, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri. The son of Arthur Glen Simmons and Betty Jean Breeden Simmons. On December 10, 1988, in LaBelle, Missouri, he was united in…
Read MoreDOUGLAS KENT (STUB) SIMMONS Douglas Kent (Stub) Simmons, age 63, of Knox City, Missouri, passed away in his home on March 18, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri. The son of Arthur Glen Simmons and Betty Jean Breeden Simmons. On December 10, 1988, in LaBelle, Missouri, he was united in…
Read MoreCAROLYN MAE PARRISH Carolyn Mae Parrish, age 75, of Edina, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Salem, MO. She was born March 1, 1948, in Knox County, MO the daughter of Joseph Clark and Ada Myrtle Kiesow Parrish. Carolyn attended Baring School and graduated from Knox County High School. After High School she…
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By David Sharp Atlanta (24-4, Ranked fourth in Missouri Boys Class 1) had five players score in double figures, keying a 70-50 win over Brashear (16-13) in the February 24, 2023 Class 1, District 11 boy’s championship game at La Plata. Brashear finished the season on a high note, winning seven of their last nine…
Read MoreBy David Sharp Brashear continued their winning ways, holding off a fourth quarter La Plata (6-19) rally for a 57-49 win over host La Plata in Class 1, District 11 boy’s first round action. Brashear avenged a 63-48 conference loss in December 13, 2022 boys play at La Plata. “We kind of had a little…
Read MoreBy David Sharp Third seeded Brashear (16-13) came into their February 22, 2023 District 11 at La Plata boy’s semifinal contest with a plan. The Tigers attempted to limit the effectiveness of senior sniper JD Rich. The Tigers forged a 12 point halftime lead and made it stand up for a 67-62 win over North…
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