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Moots-Clair Honored with Leadership Award

 Knox County Health Department Administrator Lori Moots-Clair received the 2023 Public Health Nursing Leadership Award. The award was presented by a representative of the Missouri Public Health Association for Public Health Nursing during a statewide conference held in Columbia, MO, on Wednesday, September 20. Photo submitted

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White Honored During Naval Change of Command

 M. White Honored as Prospective Commodore  During Naval Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony  Submitted by Carol White  On 08 September 2023, a Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony took place at the National Naval Aviation Museum Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.  This formal and impressive ceremony is designed to strengthen respect for authority,…

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Knox City Man Arrested for Alleged Hate Crimes

 By Echo Menges  According to court documents, Mark Curtis Strange, 34, of Knox City, is being accused of alleged hate crimes.  Strange is facing one count of harassment motivated by discrimination to frighten or disturb another, a Class D felony, one count of property damage motivated by discrimination, a Class D felony, and one count…

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Tigers Sweep Conference Opener at Linn County

By David Sharp Maddie Moots struck out nine Lady Mustangs in four innings pitched during September 1, 2023 Tri-County Conference softball play at Linn County. Moots and Cassidy Althide pitched a combined no hitter for Brashear on the way to an 11-0 win in five innings. The Lady Tigers blew open a two run game…

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Brashear Lady Tigers Roll Past Meadville

By David Sharp Meadville took a three run lead in the top half of the first inning in Kirksville North Park softball action with Brashear. The Lady Tigers answered with six runs in the second inning and seven more in the third for a 16-4 win in five innings. Lacey Fisher and Lillie McKim drove…

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Milan Wins Tournament Championship Over Tigers

By David Sharp Milan scored three times in their first and fourth innings, keeping the Ninth Annual Lady Cats Tournament championship at home for a 6-4 win over Brashear in the September 9, 2023 championship game. The contest was shortened after four and a half innings by the time limit. Aubrey Borgmeyer led off the…

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Lady Cougars Rally For Win Over Bowling Green

By David Sharp Timely hitting, including home runs from Haleigh Winter and Emma Harshberger lifted Highland to an 11-4 win over Bowling Green in August 29 varsity softball play at Highland. The Lady Bearcats took a one run lead in the second inning. Emma Niemeyer drilled a Bowling Green double. Haleigh Winter answered with a…

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Lady Cougars Hold Off Bulldogs

By David Sharp Highland and Louisiana scored three first inning runs each during a back and forth September 13, 2023 weather delayed non-conference softball match at Louisiana. The top ranked Lady Cougars (11-2, Ranked first in Missouri Class 2 Fastpitch Softball) scored another run in the second inning. Highland led 5-3 after five frames. The…

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Highland Wins at Kirksville

By David Sharp Highland (11-2, Ranked first in Missouri Fastpitch Softball Class 2) answered a Kirksville two run third inning with six unanswered tallies for a 6-2 win in a September 14, 2023 battle of state ranked teams at Kirksville. The Lady Tigers (9-6, Ranked 10th in Missouri Fastpitch Softball Class 4) battled Highland sophomore…

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Highland Golf Finishes Second At Palmyra

By David Sharp Palmyra held a three team girl’s golf meet on September 14, 2023 at Palmyra. Hannibal’s Siena Minor was the Medalist with a nine hole total of 32. Hannibal won the team championship with a 190-170 win over second place Highland. Palmyra entered Ava Weiman and Candra King as individuals. Weiman scored a…

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