From Our Early Files
10 years ago August 10, 2005 144 years after shots were fired in anger within the town of Athens Missouri, Civil War reenactors gathered together to reenact the Battle of Athens on August 6 and 7. Work continues on the Fabius River Bridge western Williamstown, as crews remove the footings of the old Bridge. The…
Read MoreWet Weather Wreaks Havoc For Area Farmers
By Kevin Fox No doubt area ag producers know that this has been a very wet year. If all you do is attempt to keep your yard mowed, you know it’s been a wet year. To find out just how wet and what all this rain means to area farmers, this past week I interviewed…
Read MoreKahoka Police Officer Charged With Domestic Assault
A part-time Kahoka police officer has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation of a Sunday incident. According to court papers, Michele Miller, of Memphis, pointed a semiautomatic pistol at a family member. Memphis police were called to her home Sunday afternoon. She is charged with third degree domestic assault. The victim told investigators…
Read MoreDebby Whiston “Ready To Retire” After 42 Years with MU Extension
By Mike Scott “It’s a passion I have to help others,” said Debby Whiston. For the past 42 years, Debby has served Clark County through the University of Missouri Extension Office, making a difference in the lives of countless people in the area. A native of Canton, she started her career with MU Extension on…
Read MoreKahoka Restaurant To Change Name
A Kahoka family favorite will soon have a new name. Starting on August 11, Breadeaux Pizza in Kahoka will change its name to “Papa’s Pizza”. “My granddaughter calls it that now,” said owner John Huffman, who, with his wife, Nancy, have owned and operated the business since August 8, 1988. When Huffman started the Breadeaux…
Read MoreClark County Fair Demo Derby-Video and Photos
Okay, all you demo fans, here’s a video sampling of Saturday’s Demo Derby at the Clark County Fair, including the Power Wheels Demo for kids.
Read MoreClark County Fair Horse Races Rescheduled
The Clark County Fair board is rescheduling the horse races that were rained out on Sunday, July 26 to Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Season tickets will be honored, or the cost is $10 per person. Box seats will be honored, but you will need to bring your own chairs.
Read MoreClark County Fair Celebrity Livestock Show-Photo Gallery and Videos
Did you miss the Celebrity Livestock Show at the Clark County Fair? Or would you just like to see it again? Here are photos and videos from the event. Enjoy, and share with your friends and family.
Read MoreIs Clark County Ready For A Disaster?
By Kevin Fox The major storm which hit Quincy, Illinois, and left thousands without power for several days has Clark County residents asking if the county has plans in place if such a storm were to hit Clark County or Kahoka. On Thursday, July 16, Clark County Emergency Management Director Jim Sherwood was asked that…
Read MoreClark County Fair Super Farmer Contest-Photos & Video
The Super Farmer contest is a fun event where participants can show off their skills. There are four to team with two divisions. Youth is ages 5-7. General is 2 members ages 8-13, and 2 members 14 and older, with both genders represented on the team. All these photos and videos are from the youth…
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