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South Shelby to Host Softball and Football Jamborees
The 2025 Softball and Football Jamborees will be held at South Shelby on Friday, August 22, 2025. The softball jamboree will begin at 4 p.m. with South Shelby, Westran, and Brashear facing off in a scrimmage against each other. The football jamboree will begin at 7 p.m. with South Shelby, Louisiana, Marceline,…
Read MoreParis To Host Football and Softball Jamboree
Paris will be hosting the football and softball jamboree. The football jamboree is scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. North Shelby along with Schuyler County and Knox County will be participating. The softball jamboree is scheduled for Monday, August 25. NS will play at 5:45 and 6:30 p.m. Other teams participating…
Read MoreCross Country Team Prepares for First Season
By Marlana Smith The North Shelby cross country season is underway, and Coach Donny Williams said both he and the athletes are excited for the opportunity to compete this fall. “I am extremely excited, and I hope the community is as well, for these kids to have the opportunity to compete in cross country…
Read MoreElected Officials’ Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2025 The Shelby County Elected Officials met on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. in the courtroom. Those present were Collector, John Chinn, Presiding Commissioner, Terry Helmick, Commissioner, Terry Mefford, County Clerk, Stephanie Bender, Treasurer, Tracy Smith, Judge Greenwell, and, Recorder, Audrey Buzzard. Everyone was updated on Direct Deposit. We will have…
Read MoreShow Your Quilts at the Corn Festival Quilt Show By Echo Menges
By Echo Menges The Knox County Kut-Ups Quilt Club is inviting quilt lovers of all ages and experience levels to display their quilts at this year’s Corn Festival Quilt Show. New quilters are encouraged to participate. Everyone is welcome! The annual event attracts quilters from throughout the region to show their work free of charge.…
Read MoreLady Raiders Look Forward To First Golf Season
By Marlana Smith Excitement is in the air as North Shelby prepares to launch its first-ever girls’ golf program this fall. Head Coach Chris Parsons, who brings a strong track record from Palmyra, is eager to hit the links with a competitive and enthusiastic group of student-athletes. “There is lots of interest from the…
Read MoreShuckies Hunnewell Lake Inn & Community Center Honors Local Farmer’s Legacy
Shuckies Hunnewell Lake Inn & Hunnewell Community Center A new lodging and event space has opened in Hunnewell, carrying with it the name and legacy of a man well known in the community for his honesty, integrity, and service to others. Shuckies Hunnewell Lake Inn & Hunnewell Community Center was named in honor of Gerald…
Read MoreO’Laughlin Returns To North Shelby To Lead Raiders Football Program
By Marlana Smith North Shelby welcomes back veteran coach Kent O’Laughlin to lead the Raiders football program for the 2025 season. O’Laughlin brings 25 years of experience to the role, including 19 years as a head coach and six years as an assistant at six different schools. His overall record stands at an impressive…
Read MoreCelebrating 50 Years of the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline marks its 50th anniversary, commemorating five decades of dedicated service in responding to calls, connecting families with resources, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children throughout the state. Established on August 15, 1975, this hotline was designed to…
Read MoreFFA Members Vie for Selection to Compete in 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards
Casey Vannoy has been named a national finalist this year for the Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship Agricultural Proficiency Award. Photograph submitted Casey Vannoy of the North Shelby FFA chapter in Shelbyville, Missouri, has been named a national finalist this year for the Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship Agricultural Proficiency Award. Only four…
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