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Wild Tigers Down Grundy County, Erwin Honored
By David Sharp Brashear (5-3) and Grundy County (0-3) exchanged three run rallies in the first and second innings of their September 26, 205 game at Brashear. The Wild Tigers scored in each of the final three innings, handing the Panthers a 14-3 five inning loss. Cole Erwin drove in two runs with a base…
Read MoreiCounty Email Notifications Help Protect Against Property Deed Fraud
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Knox County Recorder of Deeds Audrey Hamlin has announced a new program to assist property owners by sending an email notification if their name is used to record deeds in the county. The iCounty notification service, already in use by more than 60 Missouri counties, is designed as a…
Read MoreMissouri Press Awards Inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism
Missouri Press Association partnered this year with the A-Mark Foundation to award a total of $15,000 to Missouri journalists and news organizations. The A-Mark Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1997 and dedicated to supporting and encouraging journalism and investigative reporting. Investigative journalists give their audience insight into government, businesses and even individuals that…
Read MoreKnox County 911 Call Log
Submitted by the Macon County E-911 Center Monday, Aug. 25Automobile fire, Sunset Road, 6:05 a.m., Knox CountyAutomobile fire, Sunset Road, 6:09 a.m., Knox CountyRequest officer, Knox High School, 7:46 a.m., Knox CountyStructure fire, 302 S. 7th St., 8:39 a.m., NoveltyFire/arson, 302 S. 7th St., 8:39 a.m., NoveltyRequest officer, 55701 State Hwy. 6, 2:36 p.m.,…
Read MoreKnox County Rotary Club Kicks Off “Shoes for Orphan Souls” Shoe Drive Early
The Knox County Rotary Club is joining Rotary District 6040’s 25th annual “Shoes for Orphan Souls” campaign.
New shoes for children of all sizes may be dropped off at The Edina Sentinel office. More collection sites will be added in the spring.
This year’s districtwide goal is 25,000 pairs of shoes, with a matching donation from Buckner International to bring the total to 50,000. The campaign will conclude at the Rotary District Conference in Lee’s Summit on April 25, 2026.
Since 2001, Missouri Rotary clubs have collected more than 450,000 pairs of shoes for orphaned and vulnerable children.
Read MoreLady Eagles Roll Past Schuyler County
By David Sharp Knox County had their hitting clothes on during their September 18, 2025 Lewis and Clark Conference home softball game with Schuyler County. The Lady Eagles scored in every inning of a 12-2 victory in six innings. Kodie Lay blasted a three run, first inning triple, erasing a one run Ram lead. Hallie…
Read MoreMinor Injury Reported in Crash North of Edina
MSHP Crash Report EDINA, Mo. — A 63-year-old Edina man suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon when his tractor-trailer ran off the road and struck a guardrail in Knox County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers reported the crash happened around 4:15 p.m. on Missouri Route 15, about a half-mile north of Edina. A…
Read MoreKnox City Man Faces Felony Drug, Gun Charges
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo., Sept. 19, 2025 — A Knox City man is facing multiple felony charges after a large amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm was allegedly found during a search of his rural Knox City residence. The home is located on Highway E between Knox City and Newark. James…
Read MoreKnox County Included in Statewide Drought Alert
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Knox County is among 85 Missouri counties now under a drought alert declared this week by Governor Mike Kehoe. Executive Order 25-29, signed Sept. 22, places much of the state — along with the City of St. Louis — under the alert until Dec. 1, 2025, unless extended. The…
Read MoreiCounty Email Notifications Help Protect Against Property Deed Fraud
iCounty Email Notifications Help Protect Against Property Deed Fraud By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Knox County Recorder of Deeds Audrey Hamlin has announced a new program to assist property owners by sending an email notification if their name is used to record deeds in the county. The iCounty notification service, already in use…
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