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Knox County Receives 2025 Impact Award for Rebel Run Bridge Replacement Project
NEMO Regional Planning Commission Press Release The Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission has awarded Knox County a 2025 Impact Award in recognition of its successful RebelRun Bridge replacement project, a critical infrastructure investment that restored safe and reliable transportation access for the community. Through $2,209,600 in MoDOT off -system bridge funding, the Knox County Commission replaced the former Rebel Run low-water crossing witha new 24-foot, 6-inch wide by 250-foot-long, three-span concrete NU-girder bridge, featuring a concrete deck and bolt-on steel rail. Theprevious low-water crossing had served as a temporary solution for more than 50 years after the original bridge was…
Read MoreNew Year’s Baby Arrives at Scotland Co. Hospital
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The first baby of the new year has arrived at Scotland County Hospital. Abel Drew Walton, son of Andrew and Rebecca (Whitmire) Walton of Hurdland, was born at 8:03 p.m. Jan. 7, 2026. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Abel was welcomed home by his big sister, Raeann, age 4. To celebrate his arrival, the Walton family received a bundle of gifts donated by local businesses and community members, including: Community Bank of Memphis, Country View Store, Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, Hawkins-Harrison Insurance, Kay Eggleston Bookkeeping & Tax,…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of What’s Left
We sat in the dark, listening carefully for any noise to let us know our target creatures were getting close. Years of shooting a gun without hearing protection has curtailed my hearing, but when I heard my hunting buddy say, “I just heard them,” I walked out quickly and turned on the H.S. Undertaker electronic call. After returning to my makeshift blind of stacked dead brush, I settled in. That’s when I saw the crows heading across the field, winging in our direction. They were higher than I would have liked, but these were not the foolish birds that come…
Read MoreKnox County Girls Take Shootout Win
By David Sharp Knox County looked sharp during their January 2, 2026 People’s Bank and Trust Holiday Shootout girls’ game at Louisiana. The Lady Eagles rebounded well and caused Bowling Green (2-8) turnovers during a 49-21 varsity girls win. The Lady Eagles improved to 4-6 on the season. Knox County jumped out to an early 8-2 lead. Bowling Green beat the Lady Eagles down the court and battled back within an 8-6 deficit with 2:47 remaining in the first quarter. Adison Strong sank a pair of Eagle free throws followed by a zone defense fueled bucket and a 12-6 first…
Read MoreLAWRENCE “LARRY” PAUL WHITE
Lawrence “Larry” Paul White, 79, of Liberty, Missouri, formerly of Kirksville, passed away on December 31, 2025. Larry was born October 21, 1946, in Edina, Missouri, the son of Patrick Joseph and Anna Marie White. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Knox County High School in 1964. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served during the Vietnam War as part of the Mobile Riverine Force. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and worked for the Burlington Railroad. He then went on to Burroughs/ Standard Register Company and retired after 33 years. Larry…
Read MoreCAROL YVONNE “SUSIE” BAKER
Carol Yvonne “Susie” Baker, of Shelbyville, Missouri, formerly of Plevna, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on December 29, 2025. Carol was born on July 08, 1941, in Bethel, Missouri, the daughter of Melvin Logan and Irene Purvis. She was united in marriage to Billy Floyd Baker on November 15, 1957, in Shelbyville, Mo., they celebrated 65 years of marriage. She is survived by her children, Cindy Baker of Bethel, Sherrie Parsons (Lindell) of Shelbyville, Lori Washburn (Paul) of Lewistown, Mo., and Twilla See (Allan) of Colony, Mo.; as well as eight grandchildren, Chris Parsons (Sarah), Jonathan Parsons (Michelle),…
Read MoreYear in Review: Looking Back on the News of 2025 Part 2
Compiled by Emilie Rumble JULY 2, 2025 – COMPLETED – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held by current and past Knox County Commissioners on June 20, 2025, to celebrate the long-awaited completion of the Rebel Run Bridge, an event that was decades in the making. Local landowners, Larry and Cleva Clark and Bill Gosney, helped make the project possible. SUMMER FUN – The Knox County Library continued to hold its popular summer story hour series with special guest readers, with prizes and themed activities for children. IN MEMORY – Teresa Lynn Bradley. JULY 9, 2025 – DELIVERY DELAYS – Delivery…
Read MoreMarge Ward Welcomes Visitors for 100th Birthday
By Echo Menges RUTLEDGE, Mo. — Family, friends and neighbors gathered Friday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Rutledge Community Center to celebrate a milestone few reach — Marge Ward’s 100th birthday. Ward officially turned 100 on Dec. 21, but the celebration came a day early, filling the community center with conversation, laughter and a steady flow of visitors eager to share memories and well wishes. Guests enjoyed a meal, birthday cake and time visiting with Ward, who sat in a place of honor wearing a tiara beneath a festive pink-and-gold balloon backdrop, greeting everyone who came through the door. The…
Read MoreEdina Man Walking Home Attacked by Dog
By Echo Menges Edina, Mo. – Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 – An Edina man was taken by ambulance Friday night after he was allegedly attacked by a dog near the C&R Market in Edina. According to the 31-year-old victim, whose name is not being released, the dog attacked him as he was walking home from a friend’s house around 8:30 p.m. The victim told The Edina Sentinel the dog charged and bit him on the calf of his right leg as he walked north on North Fourth Street near the intersection of North Fourth and Smallwood streets, between the C&R…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: New Year’s Resolutions or Promises Made and Promises Kept
Another year has arrived, and with it, many resolutions will be made by people who know full well they will never keep them. The usual one is to lose weight. I’ve done that— maybe not as much as I should have—but 40 pounds over a couple of years was enough for me. Besides, I just looked it up: The Earth is spinning right now at a speed of 1,000 miles per hour. There’s probably no danger of my suddenly losing 10 pounds and being thrown into outer space, but why risk it? My resolutions are more like goals for the…
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