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Knox County Land Transfers
Knox County Land Transfers Submitted by Knox County Recorder of Deeds Audrey Hamlin following a Sunshine Law Request A Warranty Deed was transferred from Bobby Eugen Parton and Debra Parton to Bryan and Lois Dover for STR 17-61-11 on 6-2-25. A Trust Deed was transferred from Evelyn Trustee, Kenneth Barnett Family Living Trust, and Evelyn…
Read MoreKnox Marriages Recorded
Brent Franke and Jazzlyn Fuller were married on 5-30-25. Dylan Mohr and Brandee Davis were married on 6-21-25.
Read MoreKnox County Court Cases – 7-16-25
Compiled by Emily Bontrager, NEMOnews Media Group Information obtained from courts.mo.gov The following information is arranged as follows: filing date, case number, case title, case type, and, where applicable, charges filed, date, and arresting agency. Defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. 07/08/2025 – 25KN-AC00035 – LVNV FUNDING LLC V…
Read MoreOld Time News
HURDLAND JULY 4th – Matthew Schrage, the young son of David and Kathy Schrage of Edina, enjoyed an airplane ride at the Hurdland Fourth of July celebration. 150 Years Ago, July 1, 1875 – PROGRESS- Theodore Cooney has opened the rooms upstairs on the northeast side of the square for the purpose of serving ice…
Read MoreKnox County Nutrition Site MENU
660-397-2296 WED., JULY 16 Liver w/onions or baked chicken breast, pots, CA blend, fruit, salad THURS., JULY 17 Lasagna, peas, corn, spiced peaches, garlic bread FRI., JULY 18 Fish filet, hashbrown casserole, carrots, cornbread, applesauce cake MON., JULY 21 Hot tenderloin sandwich, pts., gravy, green beans, pineapple sheet cake, fruit…
Read MorePondering
The Pond Beyond the Cornfield I was traveling down the highway one day, saw a big cornfield and thought, “Won’t be long and we’ll be seeing neighborhood farmers bringing wagons around filled with the delicious, sweet pickings to have for our July 4th celebrations.” Then, while pondering this thought, the Lord ever so gently directed…
Read MoreGood Family Welcomes Baby Girl
MEMPHIS, Mo. — Marcus and Vera Good of Baring announce the birth of their daughter, Naveya Ellie Good. She was born at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis on June 16, 2025, at 8:48 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Naveya is welcomed by her siblings, Ariana, Amber and Jantzen. Her…
Read MoreChief Nursing Officer Graduates from Leadership Program
Cassie Beard, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis completed the National Rural Health Association CNO Certification course. Submitted by Alisa Kigar Submitted by Alisa Kigar, SCH Communications Specialist Cassie Beard, MSN, RN, completed the National Rural Health Association CNO Certification course. This program was created by rural hospital…
Read MoreKnox County Hosts First-Ever Community Showcase Awards at Fair
Pam Witherow of rural Baring won the Best in Show award for her entry in the Community Showcase at the 2025 Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair. She is pictured with her grandson, 2024 Fair Prince Landon Witherow, and granddaughter, 2024 Fair Princess Lindley Witherow. Photo by Echo Menges By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. —…
Read MoreKnox County Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting, Reelects Executive Officers
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual meeting at IDK Cafe in Baring on June 16, 2025. Photo by Echo Menges By Echo Menges Members of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce were treated to supper at IDK Cafe in Baring for their 2025-2026 Annual Meeting on Monday evening June 16. Chamber…
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