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Scott Williamson To Serve as Kirksville Police Chief May 12, 2021
Kirksville has a new Police Chief. After a nationwide search, City Manager Mari Macomber announced the selection of Scott WIilliamson, who currently serves as a Police Lieutenant with the Kauai Police Department, where he has worked since 2008. Williamson is a seasoned law enforcement leader with well-rounded experience in all aspects of police administration and […]
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MO to End Participation in Federal Unemployment Benefits May 12, 2021
Missouri will end the state’s participation in Federal Unemployment Benefits that were put in place due to COVID-19. Governor Mike Parson said during a press conference yesterday that the benefits were meant to be temporary and suggested that the benefits are adding to a workforce shortage in Missouri. The Governor cited over 221,000 known job […]
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COVID-19 Variants Confirmed in Adair County May 11, 2021
COVID-19 variants have been confirmed in Adair County. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has notified the Adair County Health Department that five residents who tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2021 had two of the identified variants of the virus. Three individuals had the B.1.1.7 variant which was first identified in the […]
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National Police Week May 11, 2021
This is National Police Week. The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. There are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the […]
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Reminder – Jefferson Street Intersection Planned to Close for Baltimore Street Project May 11, 2021
A traffic reminder: Today and tomorrow, crews will close Baltimore Street at the Jefferson Street intersection for cross culvert work that is part of the improvement project taking place on Baltimore Street. The road will close at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, May 11, and reopen the evening of May 12. There will be no access to […]
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Kirksville Man Seriously Injured in Crash May 10, 2021
A Kirksville man was seriously injured in a crash on Friday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash happened just before 5 a.m. on Highway 6, two miles west of Novinger. A car traveled off the right side of the highway, struck an embankment and a tree and then overturned. The driver […]
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Milan Woman Arrested for Shooting at Vehicle May 10, 2021
A Milan woman was arrested for firing several rounds at a vehicle. According to Milan police, the suspect had allegedly been involved in an altercation with three people while in the 200 block of South Main Street. The woman has been charged in Sullivan County Circuit Court with assault in the first degree or attempt […]
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Truman Completes Academic Year Without COVID Disruption May 10, 2021
Truman State University held multiple graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, The University said that while the 2020-21 school year was affected by the pandemic, Truman was never in a position that necessitated pausing instruction or sending the entire student body home. As of April 27, Truman had a total of 521 cases among students […]
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Pool Passes Available at Kirksville Aquatic Center May 10, 2021
The grand opening of the new Kirksville Aquatic Center will be on Saturday, June 19th, and pool passes for both the water park and indoor pool are now on sale. Swimmers can choose from a variety of pass options. Registration is now open for swim lessons with many different sessions and times to choose from. […]
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City Council Member Selected From Group of Applicants May 7, 2021
The Kirksville City Council made its selection to fill a vacant seat. According to a press release, Jennifer Walston was selected, through an application process, to fill the vacancy left by Chuck Long, who resigned on April 5 because he was moving out of the area. Council members are responsible for filling vacancies that exist […]
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Entertainment News

NBC’s ‘This Is Us’ to end after Season 6

NBC’s top-rated family drama This Is Us will end after the upcoming sixth season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, an official announcement of This Is

Ellen DeGeneres confirms her talk show will end in 2022 after 19 seasons

Ellen DeGeneres announced that her talk show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” will end in 2022 after 19 seasons. The Hollywood Reporter shared the news

Broadway shows ‘Lion King,’ ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Wicked’ set reopening dates

Broadway hit musicals “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” and “Lion King” have announced they will be returning to the stage on Sept. 14. The news was announced

Demi Lovato to host UFO Investigation series ‘Unidentified’ on Peacock

Demi Lovato will investigate UFO reports in a new four-part limited series on Peacock titled Unidentified With Demi Lovato. Lovato will star in the

FOX NEWS

Colonial Pipeline goes back online after cyberattack forced shutdown
Jack Durschlag
Florida woman, 28, allegedly dressed as student at Miami HS to promote Instagram account
A 28-year-old woman who went to a Miami high school on Monday dressed as a student to promote her Instagram account was later arrested, according to reports.
Brie Stimson
California police arrest 2 suspects, including 11-year-old boy, in robbery of elderly Asian man
Two suspects, ages 17 and 11, were arrested Wednesday in connection with the daylight attack and robbery of an elderly Asian man in San Leandro, California, this weekend, according to authorities.
David Aaro
Greene tries to confront AOC, asks why she supports ‘terrorists and antifa’: report
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., tried to “aggressively confront” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday, shouting questions about why the New York Democrat supports “terrorists and antifa,” according to a report.
Edmund DeMarche
Deposed Cheney fights back, but Liz-ism may be no match for Trumpism
Ingraham: Multiple crises expose weakness of President Biden's leadership
Fox News host Laura Ingraham opened Wednesday's 'Ingraham Angle' questioning President Biden's ability to lead and suggested that the crises facing the Biden Administration are not concerning to the White House
Fox News Staff
NFL releases 2021 schedule with Week 1 few months away
The 2021 NFL schedules were officially released Wednesday night and there are a ton of intriguing matchups on the docket for fans to look forward to come the end of the year.
Ryan Gaydos
Erdogan tells Putin that Israel needs ‘deterrent lesson,’ report says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the international community should give Israel a "strong and deterrent lesson" for its actions against the Palestinians, according to reports this week.
David Aaro
Washington Football Team 2021 schedule: Opponents, dates, times & more
Washington could be one of the best teams in the NFL if the offense comes around in 2021.
Ryan Gaydos
Tennessee Titans 2021 schedule: Opponents, dates, times & more
The Tennessee Titans won the AFC South title in 2020 – the team’s first division title since 2008 when Jeff Fisher was calling plays and Kerry Collins was slinging the pill.
Ryan Gaydos