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MDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in northeast Missouri in March
These free skills sessions are a critical part of the hunter education certification process. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in northeast Missouri this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is designed for participants ages 11 and older. MDC staff will be hosting several events throughout the month. March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Extension Office: The office is located at 229 North Washington in Paris. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oio. March 8 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at…
Read MoreOne Year Later, Hurdland Homicide Investigation Continues
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — It has been a full year since the body of James Hall was recovered by area law enforcement agencies, along with the FBI, at a residence in the small town of Hurdland, which has a population of about 155 residents. On Feb. 25, 2025, multiple law enforcement…
Read MoreKnox County Chamber of Commerce Holds Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Fundraiser
Volunteers with the Knox County Chamber of Commerce dip chocolate-covered strawberries at Jared’s Jams in Edina on Friday, Feb. 13, as part of an annual fundraising effort. Jared’s Jams provided use of its kitchen for the project, allowing volunteers to prepare and sell hundreds of chocolate-covered strawberries to support chamber activities and local events. Photo by Echo Menges
Read MoreLady Cougar Wrestling Trio Ends Seasons at Districts
By Will Johnson SPECIAL TO THE EDINA SENTINEL In just their second year of the program’s existence, Highland’s Lady Cougars sent three wrestlers to the district tournament at Mexico in sophomore Claire Wiskirchen at 100 pounds, sophomore Alicia Eaton at 125 pounds and junior Raygan Mayes at 135 pounds. Wiskirchen opened her tournament in first-round action against Centralia’s Avery Adams looking to avenge a loss by fall earlier in the season. Pinned in :24, Wiskirchen was sent to the consolation side of the bracket where she drew a bye to the second round and a bout with Kirksville’s Kayleigh Kottwitz.…
Read MoreKnox County Boys Win Nailbiter at Brashear
By David Sharp Knox County and Brashear (7-11) put on a closely played, hard fought non-conference boys basketball game at Brashear on February 3, 2026. The back and forth margin usually sat at two or three points. Knox County outscored the Tigers 13-10 in the fourth quarter. Each team scored in the closing seconds. Isaac Shahan scored the game winning points for Knox County with 14 seconds to play in the game. The Eagles (8-10) escaped with a 53-52 win. Cole Erwin sank a driving layup for Brashear for a 52-51 lead at the 34 second mark of the fourth…
Read MoreKnox County Girls Down Brashear Lady Tigers
By David Sharp Knox County (7-9) moved the ball well during their February 3, 2026 non conference girls game at Brashear. The Lady Eagles reeled off a decisive 20-2 run to a 48-27 lead near the end of the third quarter. Knox County went on to claim a 61-41 victory over a shorthanded Brashear team. Lady Tiger senior Heidi Lay suffered an apparent head injury during their previous game with La Plata. Lay attended the Knox County game but was unable to participate. The Lady Eagles jumped out to an 8-2 lead with 4:50 to play in the first quarter.…
Read MoreOfficials Outline Hazard Mitigation Plan for Knox County
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Knox County and several local jurisdictions are in the final stages of updating the county’s multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, a required document that helps keep communities eligible for federal and state funding to reduce damage from natural disasters. Derek Weber, executive director of the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission, told local officials the plan must be updated every five years to meet requirements of the State Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Without an approved mitigation plan, communities can lose eligibility for certain FEMA mitigation grants and may be limited…
Read MoreJudge Redington Retires as Knox County Associate Circuit Judge
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — After more than a decade on the bench and a career marked by innovation and statewide leadership in treatment courts, Tom Redington, Knox County associate circuit judge, officially retired Friday, Feb. 13, concluding his judicial service in the Second Judicial Circuit of Missouri. Redington will continue serving as a senior judge for the First, Second and Tenth circuit courts. A retirement reception was held Friday afternoon in the courtroom at the Knox County Courthouse, marking Redington’s final day in office. Judges from across the region, court staff, community members and former clients gathered to…
Read MoreScotland Co. Boys Claim Conference Win at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Early game Knox County turnovers fueled a 22-10 first quarter Scotland County advantage. The turnovers eventually balanced out. Knox County dug themselves a hole they couldn’t escape, dropping their Senior Night game to the Tigers by a 54-51 margin. Tayte Richmond and Braylon Campbell had key first quarters buckets, taking advantage of Knox County turnovers. Scotland County led 16-4 with 3:20 to play in the first period. Knox County was able to claw their way back into the game. Scotland County saw their lead trimmed to 30-25 at intermission. Alious Hunolt scored near the halftime buzzer for…
Read MoreAI for Small Business: Your New Intern Isn’t Human
By Ella Aguilar Artificial intelligence might sound like something built for Silicon Valley tech giants. Still, at this month’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, made one thing clear: AI is already here, and small businesses cannot afford to ignore it. To put the speed of change into perspective, Bareis opened with a comparison. It took the radio 38 years to reach 100 million users. Television reached that milestone in about 13 years. The internet did it in roughly 4 years. Smartphones? Around 2 years. AI tools like ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just a matter of months. The pace isn’t…
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