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KC Lady Eagles Cruise To Win Over Heartland
By David Sharp Knox County took control of their December 18, 2025 varsity girls game with Heartland Christian Academy early, scoring the first ten points and powering to a 69-14 win. The Homestanding Lady Eagles scored 29 field goals while holding their opponent to six field goals defensively. Knox County pressure defense helped create 38 turnovers while limiting their turnovers to nine on the night. Knox County (3-5) took a 24-8 lead after one quarter of play. Kalli Parrish put the ball back for a 46-12 edge with two minutes to play in the first half. Knox County held their…
Read MoreEdina Notifies Knox County It Will Leave 911 Agreement in 2026
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The city of Edina has officially notified Knox County that it intends to withdraw from the joint 911 cost-share agreement in January, citing financial shortfalls. The city submitted its letter of notification dated Dec. 9. The agreement, formed in 2013, split the cost of enhanced 911 dispatch services among Knox County, the Knox County Ambulance District and the city of Edina. Each party has paid one-third of the total cost annually. This year, Edina’s share amounted to $31,629. According to the city’s letter, the cost of 911 services has increased steadily while the city’s…
Read MoreKnox County Chamber of Commerce Draws Chamber Bucks Winners
Shannon Carlyle and Jared Niemeyer drew six names for the Chamber Bucks raffle on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at Jared’s Jams in Edina. The winners are: Carol Rockhold, Kathleen Palmer, Lori Moots-Clair, Karen Whitley, Suzanna Downing, and Cheryl Barnard. Each winner received a $50 Chamber Bucks gift certificate to be used at any Knox County Chamber of Commerce business.
Read MoreKnox County Nutrition Site Draws Winners for Gift Card Fundraisers
The Knox County Nutrition Site held two raffle fund raisers in December selling tickets for $10 each for a chance to win a $300 or $500 gift card. Pat Miller is the winner of the $300 gift card to C&R Market in Edina. The drawing was held on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Brett Bowen was the winner of the $500 C&R Market in Edina gift card. The drawing was held on Monday, Dec. 15. Nutrition Site Director Mary Ann Banks and volunteer Wanda Gragg are shown above.
Read MoreWreaths Across America Efforts Honor Veterans in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Community members gathered Saturday at Novelty Christian Church to honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans as part of the nationwide Wreaths Across America campaign. The annual remembrance ceremony was held in conjunction with National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 13. On the eve of the event, the Knox County Commission signed an official proclamation designating Dec. 13 as Wreaths Across America Day locally. The trio helped lay wreaths at the Knox County All Veterans Memorial outside of the courthouse, and Cardwell helped lay wreaths at the Novelty Cemetery following the ceremony on Saturday.…
Read MoreHighland Girls Top Tigers
By David Sharp Highland blew open their December 15, 2025 varsity girls game at Scotland County (4-2) with a defensive driven 16-3 second quarter run and powered to a 58-39 win. The Tigers started off well, scoring the first five points of the evening. The Lady Cougars (6-1) exploded on a 16-6 run to a 16-11 first quarter lead. Emma Berry buried a Highland three with 45 seconds in the first period for the five point edge after one period of play. Chevie Sharpe nailed a Cougar home run ball for a 33-13 lead with 3:49 to play in the…
Read MoreScotland County Holds Off Highland Cougars
By David Sharp Scotland County (7-1) was able to get to the free throw line 29 times, sinking 16 charity tosses during a 62-58 win over Highland (0-5) during December 15, 2025 non conference boys basketball play at Scotland County. The Cougars made one more field goal and one more three ball on the night. Highland was able to cash in seven of 14 from the free throw line. Scotland County started with a 6-0 run to a 12-6 lead early on. A very solid Highland team led between five and 11 points most of the night. Highland was able…
Read MoreA Missouri Thanksgiving: Words That Still Warm the Heart
Long before Thanksgiving became a fixed national holiday, Missourians were already being called to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings of everyday life. In the fall of 1843, at a time when families gathered around wood-burning stoves and candlelight flickered across cabin walls, Missouri Gov. Thomas Reynolds asked the people of the young state to set aside a special day — not for labor or worry, but for gratitude. His words, written more than 180 years ago, still carry the warmth of a season meant for family, faith, and reflection. Here is the full proclamation that first called…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: More Thoughts About Trophies
If you have not yet filled your deer tag, there is still plenty of time. As a matter of fact, when you think about antlerless and alternative‑methods seasons, deer hunters will be hunting into next year. But as always, check the Missouri Whitetail Deer Digest on seasons and methods. Congratulations to all of you successful hunters. A whitetail deer is truly evidence of God’s handiwork. This past opening weekend was perhaps one of my favorites ever. I never saw what most would consider a “shooter” buck. I was happy about that— hard as that is to believe. My grandson and…
Read MoreScotland County and Knox County Eagles Play at Canton Jamboree
By David Sharp Scotland County swept both their boys and girls scrimmages at the November 26, 2025 Canton varsity basketball jamboree. Scotland County took an 11-10 lead after the opening period. Knox County missed layups contributed to an 18-12 Tiger lead after two periods of play. Scotland County had a good third period and claimed a 32-19 win in the girls game. Knox County turnovers helped Scotland County build a ten point first period lead in the boys game. Jaden Bergeson canned a Tiger home run ball for a 10-4 advantage with 2:30 to play in the first period. Bergeson…
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