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Hannibal, Mo. – In partnership with United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mark Twain Area is promoting My Free Taxes®, a free and secure online tax filing service for individuals and families who earned less than $89,000 in 2025. With no local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites available in the five counties of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area (Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, and Shelby Counties), this is the only option to file federal and state taxes for free locally. MyFreeTaxes.com allows residents to file from their phone, tablet, or computer, often in under an hour.…
Read MoreHighland Boys Win Top Cat Trophy
By David Sharp Highland’s varsity boys (2-6) took the ball to the rim and pulled down rebounds during a 16-4 second quarter run during January 13, 2026 Top Cat Trophy night at Highland. The Cougars changed a 12-9 first quarter deficit to a 27-16 lead at intermission. Canton rallied back within four points with 14.6 seconds to play in regulation time. Cooper Hinton missed two free throws with just over a second showing on the clock. Hinton made the play of the game, racing around the lane and grabbing an offensive rebound of his missed free throw, preserving Highland’s first…
Read MoreKnox County Courtwarming
KNOX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COURTWARMING COURT 2026-Courtwarming Queen Myleigh Miller and King Alious Hunolt are shown center along with KCHS Courtwarming candidates. Festivities were held on January 16, 2026. Photo by David Sharp
Read MoreCommunity Rallies Around Sam Stoner for Lifesaving Transplant
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — The Knox County community is coming together in a big way to support one of their own. A benefit for Sam Stoner, 45, of Edina — who is in need of a pancreas-kidney transplant — will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Knox Community Center in Edina from 5 to 9 p.m. The evening will include a dinner and silent auction from 5 to 7 p.m., kids face painting beginning at 5 p.m., and live music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Proceeds will help cover Sam’s medical expenses and recovery costs,…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I traveled to Upton, Wyoming, to go on a pronghorn antelope hunt. I’ll be honest: I was nervous about the trip. I planned for it all summer and did a lot of shooting with my Remington Model 788, chambered in .243. I did this because I…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Roll Over Brashear
By David Sharp Scotland County defense fueled several Lady Tiger runs on the way to a 60-27 win at Brashear. The January 8, 2026 varsity girls contest saw the visiting Lady Tigers shoot the ball and defend very well. Scotland County leaped to a 12-2 lead. Elle Hamlin scored with 2:52 in the game. Scotland County employed an effective half court trapping defense, causing Brashear to turn the ball over. Scotland County led 16-11 after the first quarter. Maddie Moots sank a pair of Brashear (8-5) free throws late in the opening period. Scotland County held Brashear to three first…
Read MoreScotland County Boys Claim Win At Brashear
By David Sharp Scotland County staked out a five point lead during the opening moments of their non conference varsity boys game at Brashear and powered to a 67-48 win. Carter Clatt led three SC boys in double figures with 19 points. Scotland County caused turnovers with their size and defense. Brashear battled back within a 7-5 deficit when Kienni Scott took the rock off the glass at the 2:54 mark of the first quarter. Levi Clark canned a three seconds later for the 7-5 Scotland County lead. Tayte Richmond led a late first quarter Scotland County surge to a…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Now Is the Time to Make Plans for That 2026 Fishing Trip
Bond and Wayne’s friendship goes back to their days playing on the USC college football team. In the movie, Bond’s character works hard at maintaining the peace, but he also enjoys fly fishing for a huge salmon that lives in a particular stream near the town of Innisfree, Ireland. I know full well it’s just a movie, but I connected with Father Lonergan. He reminded me of my pastor for many years, Dr. David Castrodale. I knew I could ask him anything at any time for advice; I knew he loved the Lord and was serious about his duties. But…
Read MoreLady Cougars Win Highland Tournament Championship
By David Sharp Highland’s girls battled back from an early 16-9 deficit to win the girls Championship of the 54th Annual Highland Varsity Basketball Tournament. The 2026 Highland Tournament was held January 5-10. Kirksville (9-2) saw Eva Danielson scored with 12 seconds remaining in the first quarter for the seven point Tiger lead. The Lady Cougars began handling Kirksville defensive pressure better in the second period. Highland (11-3) tied the game at 18 all on Chevie Sharpe’s three ball with 4:34 remaining in the second quarter. Eva Danielson scored on a Kirksville putback with 50 seconds remaining in the first…
Read MoreNWS Storm Spotter Training Schedule and Locations
Storm Spotter Training in Edina on Jan. 27 By Echo Menges The National Weather Service St. Louis office has released the 2026 list of on-site and online storm spotter training opportunities. The training is a free offering to communities throughout the office’s coverage area, and everyone with an interest—especially those living in a severe-weather-prone region like ours— is encouraged to participate. There is no prerequisite to take the two-hour training for the first time or to refresh your knowledge for those who have taken storm spotter training in the past. This year, The Edina Sentinel/ NEMOnews Media Group is partnering…
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