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Highland Repeats As Softball District Champ
By David Sharp Addy Abell hit a two run third inning homer and Bailie Cristt went 2-3 with two RBI leading the offensive charge to a 10-3 Highland victory in the October 18, 2025 Class 2, District 5 Championship game at Highland. Abby Lay pitched the first five innings striking out eight with seven walks…
Read MoreSlocum Cemetery Marks 150 Years With Ceremony in Greensburg
By Echo Menges GREENSBURG, Mo. — More than a century of local history was honored Sunday, Oct. 5, as community members gathered at the Pleasant Ridge Church for the 150th anniversary of Slocum Cemetery. Located west of Greensburg, Slocum Cemetery was established in 1875 on land donated by Thomas and Martha Slocum. The commemorative event…
Read MoreHighland Wins District Golf Championship
By David Sharp Highland won the team championship of Class 1, District 3 Girls’ Golf at the Green Hills Golf Course at Chillicothe. The October 9, 2025 tournament saw Ava Hudson win the individual gold medal, emblematic of first overall with an 18 hole score of 80. Hamilton Penney senior Isabelle Potts was second with…
Read MoreKnox County 4-H Celebrates National 4-H Week
By Crystal Murr, 4-H Youth Program Associate National 4-H Week in Knox County was celebrated with a variety of events and activities, starting early with a 4-H float in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 3, 2025. Then, 4-H families attended a fall fun event on Sunday afternoon, October 5. Almost 30 4H members, volunteers,…
Read MoreSafe Stop Trunk or Treat to be Held on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31st
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Local families are invited to participate in this year’s Knox County Chamber of Commerce Safe Stop Trunk or Treat on Halloween night, offering a fun and secure way for children to trick-or-treat. The annual event will take place Friday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. on North Main…
Read MoreLady Eagles Rally For Senior Night Win
Covering Knox County R-1 Schools By David Sharp Bella Cook delivered a sixth inning three run double, putting South Shelby (1-14) on top of a back and forth September 30, 2025 non-conference varsity softball match up at Knox County. The Lady Eagles got clutch hits from Brynn Schweiter and Kodie Lay, powering a four run…
Read MoreKCHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Knox County High School Seniors Cooper Clair and Kaydee Myers were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during halftime at the homecoming football game on Friday, October 3, 2025. Photo by Echo Menges
Read MoreBands, Beats and Big Dreams: Parade of Champions Returns to Kahoka Oct. 11
KAHOKA, Mo. — The streets of Kahoka will come alive with music, movement and community pride on Saturday, Oct. 11, as more than 16 high school marching bands gather for the 34th Annual Parade of Champions. This beloved tradition, hosted by the Clark County R-1 Fine Arts Boosters, promises a full day of exciting performances…
Read MoreLady Eagles Rally For Conference Win
By David Sharp Kennedy Parrish hit a two run homer in the top of the second inning, helping Knox County (5-6) to a 13-6 win at Westran (8-7) during September 25, 2025 Lewis and Clark Conference softball play. An otherwise solid Lady Hornet team was charged with four errors, playing a large part in the…
Read MoreHighland Comes From Behind For Conference Win over Indians
By David Sharp Clark County (6-8) jumped out to a four run lead in their September 25, 2025 Clarence Cannon Conference softball game at Highland. The Lady Cougars (16-5) scored six first inning runs then added nine more in the bottom of the fourth for a five inning 15-4 win. Grace Parker drove Kiara Winters…
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