MONROE CITY, Mo — Last week a follow up report from a June 2020 audit of Monroe City was released indicating that, while some recommendations from the audit have been implemented by the city, others have not. The report highlighted several causes for concern including city utilities, year-en…
Jason Lage’s attempt to have his 2018 conviction overturned in the 2014 shooting death of Zachary Dawson of Madison has been rejected by Circuit Court Judge Jeff Harris.
HANNIBAL — The United Way of the Mark Twain Area will kick off the 2021-2022 annual campaign with a Putt-Putt Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 20, at Sawyer’s Creek.
PERRY, Mo. — Due to health precautions regarding COVID-19, all Kansas City District Visitor Centers including the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center at Mark Twain Lake have been closed eff…
MONROE CITY, Mo. — Storm debris removal has been completed in the Ray Behrens and Frank Russell Campgrounds. The Campgrounds re-opened at 5 p.m. Monday, July 26.
MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation is working to repair a culvert and slide on Route U about one mile from Missouri Route 107.
Monroe County FFA is kicking off the MO BEEF for MO KIDS program to establish a local pasture-to-plate program for the students of Paris RII School District. Josh Bondy is working to establish…
HANNIBAL — The roads which were closed around Perry in Ralls County to allow for storm damage cleanup are now open, including Missouri Route 154, Route B, and Route J.
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the Frank Russell, Ray Behrens and Indian Creek Campgrounds will be unavailable for any future reservations from July 19 through Sept. 13.
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CENTER, Mo — The Ralls County Junior Fair began Thursday evening at Center Baptist Church where Ralls County 4-H members showcased various projects and meat exhibits. From electricity and geod…
LOUISIANA, Mo. -- The Mark Twain girls track and field team placed second at the Louisiana meet on Tuesday.
MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Adam Rung era has begun for the Monroe City girls basketball program, with the school finalizing the hiring of the former Clark County boys basketball head coach on April 23.
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James Addie lived two lives. That’s how prosecutors described Addie who is standing trial in the death of 35-year-old Huntsville resident, Molly Watson.
PALMYRA, Mo. — For just over three-and-half minutes, the championship girls game in the 78th Annual Tony Lenzini Tournament between the Monroe City and Canton girls basketball teams was competitive.
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — The tension between Monroe City’s police chief and mayor boiled over Thursday night when a routine discussion of renewing a contract for the school resource officer was dera…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — The feud over how to run the Monroe City Police Department shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
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HANNIBAL — Getting Hannibal’s youngest pirates ready for school is the goal of the Hannibal Public School’s Parents as Teachers program.
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Last week’s meeting of the Monroe City Board of Aldermen ended with a Lakeside Casting announcing plans to buy out the remaining $600,000 of its real estate lease with the c…
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HANNIBAL — AVENUES has a new look as part of a rebranding effort brought to the organization by Tamitha Ague, who became the CEO of the organization last March. Along with a new look, Ague hop…
HANNIBAL — Marion County Health Department closed out 2020 last week, announcing 37 new positive cases on the final day of the year. Neighboring counties also have seen cases surge.
HANNIBAL — Like many programs, the Foster Grandparent Program at Douglass Community Services had to adapt this year due to COVID-19.
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JACKSONVILLE, Mo. — The rolling hillside of the Missouri Veterans Cemetery is a sea of wreaths honoring the sacrifices made by veterans.
MONROE CITY, Mo. — Montgomery County came to Monroe City with a big advantage during a non-conference game on Saturday night against the Panthers.
HANNIBAL — School kids will have access to food over the Christmas holiday thanks to a new program at the YMCA of Hannibal.
SANTA FE, Mo. — Monroe County sheriff’s deputies are investigating what they call a “probable murder-suicide” on Thursday night.
MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Paris boys dominated Marion County, 57-38, in the consolation bracket of the 97th Annual Monroe Basketball Tournament.
MONROE CITY, Mo. — Palmyra’s Lady Panthers roared back from a 13-point halftime deficit to squeeze past the Paris Lady Coyotes, 48-46, during the opening round of the 97th Annual Monroe City T…
MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Louisiana Bulldogs overcame a sputtering start to roll past Paris 73-51 in the opening round of the 97th Annual Monroe City Tournament on Monday night.
CENTER, Mo. -- The Mark Twain boys basketball team showed they plan to be a much tougher team in this strange season of high school basketball than in previous seasons.
MONROE CITY, Mo. — In a game of streaks, Monroe City reeled off a strong fourth quarter, posting a 60-44 win over the visiting Keokuk Chiefs on Saturday.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Cole County judge on Friday rejected a defense motion to exclude evidence in an upcoming murder trial.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A lawyer for a man accused of an alleged first-degree murder in Monroe County is seeking to have a key piece of evidence suppressed.
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HANNIBAL — Restaurants teamed up to support the United Way during Giving Tuesday, supporting the community during a time of increased need.
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PARIS, Mo. — This year, Thanksgiving looked different for many families.
MADISON, Mo. — The Madison C3 School District in western Monroe County is closed to in-person learning for the second time this school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The former Center city clerk pleaded not guilty to three counts of wire fraud and one count of federal program theft.
MOKANE, Mo. — With about five minutes left in the fourth quarter, down 26-0 to South Callaway, Mark Twain head coach Karl Asbury called a timeout.
HANNIBAL — The United Way of the Mark Twain Area has announced a partnership with area restaurants for its first Giving Tuesday Party, scheduled for Dec. 1.
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CENTER, Mo. — Students at Ralls County Schools did not allow a pandemic to dampen their enthusiasm to honor veterans and active service members on Wednesday.
HANNIBAL — The Loaves and Fishes program of Harvest Outreach Ministries in Hannibal has fed thousands of people over the years.
MONROE CITY, Mo. — Monroe City went toe-to-toe with an aggressive, hard-hitting Bowling Green team Friday night, taking a 28-26 win in the Class 2 District 6 semifinal game at Lankford Field o…
HANNIBAL — The Loaves and Fishes program of Harvest Outreach Ministries in Hannibal has fed thousands over the years.
PARIS, Mo. — A man charged with two felonies in the alleged first-degree murder of a Monroe City woman was granted his request for a new judge during a brief video hearing on Thursday morning …
NEW LONDON, Mo. — Brad Stinson easily won the Ralls County sheriff’s race over incumbent Gerry Dinwidde, who ran as a write-in candidate.
PARIS, Mo. — A man charged with two felonies in the alleged first-degree murder of a Monroe City woman is asking to move his case outside of Monroe County and the 10th Judicial Circuit Court, …
HANNIBAL — The number of children who need foster care continues to grow.
JEFFERSON CITY — Unable to empanel a jury, a Cole County judge has delayed the trial of the former Moberly Corrections Center officer accused of murdering the woman he was scheduled to marry.
HAMILTON, Mo. — Monroe City’s historic quest to reach the state softball Class 2 softball championship hit twin walls on Saturday as Penney downed the Panthers 10-3 in the semifinal game.
SHELBINA, Mo. — Cathy Wallace knows the services provided to her through the Shelby County Senior Citizens Association are why she has been able to stay in her home.
HERMANN, Mo. -- Monroe City used big plays to roll over Hermann in a road game on Friday night.