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Submitted by Crystal I Murr, Board Secretary Bright Futures Knox County hosted its annual 6th Annual Youth Fishing Day at Edina City Lake and the 4-H/FFA Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, May 2, 2026. The event welcomed almost 90 youth fishermen and their families to compete for prizes for the biggest, smallest and most fish caught. The family event was sponsored by local organizations and businesses and featured almost $700 in door prizes, a free lunch and T-shirts for youth pre-registered youth participants, thanks to generous support from our sponsors. This year, the winner of the $25 Farm & Home gift…

The story of Scotland County’s most famous daughter is coming home. Ozarks Lyric Opera will bring its new folk musical ”Dream Big: The True Tall Tale” to the Memphis Theatre (106 E. Madison Street) on June 4, 2026 for a special hometown engagement. Inspired by the life of Ella Kate Ewing— known around the world as the “Missouri Giant”—the musical celebrates a remarkable Missouri story of perseverance, courage, and self-acceptance. The production is based on the award‑winning children’s book Stand Straight, Ella Kate by Missouri author Kate Klise, with music by Ruell Chappell of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and arrangements…

By Echo Menges KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Rotary District 6040 Shoes Caravan made a stop in Kirksville in April as part of a weeklong effort marking the 25th anniversary of the Shoes for Orphan Souls project, which this year surpassed a major milestone. The caravan, which travels between communities collecting donated footwear, brought together multiple Rotary clubs from across the northern tier of Missouri, encompassing Rotary District 6040, which includes the Knox County Rotary Club. The initiative provides new shoes to orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide. Local participation extends beyond Rotary membership, with Knox County residents contributing to the effort…

ROYALTY – Highland Juniors and Seniors celebrated the 2025-26 school year during the “Meet Me at Midnight” dance by crowning Prom Queen Miss Addy Abel and King Mr. Gavin Sayres on Saturday evening, April 25, 2026. Submitted photo

HONORED – The Knox County Nursing Home District Board of Directors and staff honored Pam Witherow for her dedicated service serving on the board of directors for 11 years. Cake and refreshments were served during her last board meeting serving as president at the regular meeting on March 25, 2026. Photo Katlind Murry

HONORED – Matt Reel is shown before departing from his last meeting as a member of the Knox County R-1 School District School Board on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Reel served on the school board for 12 years through four contested elections and as the School Board President during his tenure. Photo by Echo Menges

HONORED – The Knox County Ambulance District employees and board of directors honored Ron Buswell for 35 years of service as a member of the board. Buswell dedicated many hours in his faithful service to the Knox County community. Photo submitted

The Knox County High School Grand March and Prom was held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, on the KCR-1 School District Campus. This year’s King and Queen are (center) Jack Givens and Sophie Talbot. They are shown with the Royal Court (from left) Madison Davis, Ian Kelsey, Zane Rack, Lexi Cahalan, Elijah Reel, and Lilah James. Watch a video of the full Grand March on The Edina Sentinel’s YouTube Channel @TheEdinaSentinel and see photos of all of the attendees featured in the Grand March on The Edina Sentinel’s Facebook page. Photo by Echo Menges