Rita Cox, EditorIn the previous edition of the Press-News Journal was part 1 of Glory Days, an article featuring Culver-Stockton alumni and former...

If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, it’s not too late to apply for recognition as a Missouri Century Farm.Due to technical...

The annual Relay For Life was held at Washington Park in LaGrange on April 18. The event brings the community together to celebrate cancer...

Stanley Junior Miner, 85, of Donna, Tx., formerly of LaGrange, Mo, died April 24, 2026, at his home in Donna, Tx. Arrangements are pending at the...

Michael Owen Rebo, 64, Kahoka, Missouri, died April 25, 2026, in Raytown, Missouri. Funeral Services: May 1, 2026, at 11 am at Wilson and Triplett...

Ava Lee Carter, 70, of Kahoka, Missouri, died April 25, 2026, at the Scotland County Hospital. Visitation at Wilson and Triplett Funeral Home,...

Candied Jalapenos also known as Cowboy Candy, Whoa, do not lay this recipe down simply because of the word ‘Jalapeno’. In this super simple recipe...

This week I made a revelation regarding ‘Jam’. It was only about 5-10 years ago I stopped making as many jellies and jams because I could purchase...

Highland High School’s prom was held at Highland High School on April 25. Gavin Sayres was named King and Addy Abell was elected Prom Queen....

Highland High School will hold their annual Humanities & Big Truck Night on May 1 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.Check out the big trucks climb in and...

Highland History club students worked at the oldest part of Riverview cemetery in LaGrange on April 16. The students cleaned many stones and using...

Tiffany Blickhan, a veteran first responder with over 30 years of public service experience, has officially announced her candidacy for Lewis...

Lifelong Lewis County resident and former State Senator Brian Munzlinger has announced his candidacy for Presiding Commissioner, pledging to bring...

A benefit for the family of the late Johnny Sparks is being planned for May 2, 2026 at Highland High School commons. Johnny was diagnosed in...

Anna Clay Zimmerman Rutherford recently talked about her memories of Lewistown. She fondly remembers her good friends, sisters Katherine Stith and...

The Canton Class of 1966 will gather on June 13, 2026 for a very informal get together They plan to meet at the Canton Welcome Center, at 10 a.m....

Eva Logsdon broke the Highland girls pole vault record with a jump of 2.85 meters (9’.4”).

Ali Lundberg is now the Highland record holder for the high jump with a jump of 1.55 meters (5’-01”. Angela Ashford has held the record since 1983.

The Highland Track teams traveled to Brookfield for the Gary Ewing Invitational track meet. The boys track finished with a total of 55 points and...