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We’re still waiting for a final call on who has won the Adair County Sheriff’s race. The primary was between Jason Underwood and Jason Lene. Officially, three votes separate them, with Underwood leading by three votes. But, there are 13 ballots to be considered, including 12 provisional ballots. County officials will follow through with the process of settling the race on Friday.

A 66-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle wreck that happened two miles north of Moberly on Route DD on Wednesday afternoon. The Highway Patrol says Susan Karg of Huntsville, MO, was driving an Isuzu Rodeo, and went off the right side of the roadway, hit a culvert, and overturned. She was not wearing a safety device. She was taken to University Hospital Columbia.

From August 10-13, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the Republic of Panama for an international Trade Mission. Panama is a key trade partner for Missouri, with $37 million in exports in 2023. Consistent with Governor Parson’s infrastructure and economic development priorities, the goal of the Trade Mission is to build relationships with key international figures to promote Missouri’s strong capacity for trade. Governor Parson will meet with government officials and diplomats in addition to visiting Missouri National Guard service members who are participating in a multinational exercise focused on ensuring free transit of commerce through the Panama Canal. The total of $37 million in goods exported to Panama in 2023 also show the importance of international trade to Missouri’s economic success. Among the goods exported, nonmetallic minerals, dairy products, grain and oilseed milling products, and HVAC and refrigeration equipment were among those in highest demand.

Facing an emergency blood shortage, the American Red Cross is urging people to give blood now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%. Blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urgently needed. Type O inventory is so low, distributions of this vital blood type are below what hospitals count on. The Red Cross is working with hospitals around-the-clock to meet the blood needs of patients. Extreme heat waves have impacted almost 100 blood drives in July in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood – compounding other seasonal obstacles to blood donation, such as travel and summer activities. Together, these factors contributed to a shortfall of more than 19,000 blood donations in July. Blood products are being sent to hospitals faster than donations are coming in.

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, officers’ attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime and social issues. The 2024 Public Opinion Survey is open now and runs to the end of the month. Members of the public will find the survey on the Patrol’s website at https://statepatrol.dps.mo.gov/. Click on the “Complete the 2024 Public Opinion Survey” on the Patrol’s home page to initiate the survey, or you can visit the survey link directly via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RC97ZBZ from any computer or mobile device.

Quick reminder that today is primary Election Day in Missouri. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you are in line at the closing time of 7:00 PM you have the right to cast your vote.

Visit Kirksville says make sure you get registered for the Royal Oaks Sunrise Trail Race on Saturday, August 24 in #Kirksville, Missouri. Wake up early and beat the heat on Northeast Missouri’s finest trail system! Starting and ending at the Royal Oaks Trailhead, with every last inch of the race off road, this scenic race winds south on Royal Oaks Ridge and then–for 10k racers–continues COUNTER-clockwise on the Rainbow Basin Loop in Thousand Hills State Park. Participants will be rewarded with a stunning view of the sunrise along Forest Lake. Register by August 22nd.

Kirksville City crews have begun replacing a water main on South Jamison Street, between East Patterson Street and East Hamilton Street. On August 1, 2024, South Jamison Street will be closed in this area between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm while work is underway. The street will be reopened at 12:00 pm but still limited to one-lane traffic. The traveling public is strongly encouraged to use caution, drive slowly through work areas, and utilize alternate routes.

Kirksville Arts will be exhibiting work by Margaret Laughlin (1909-1968) in the Gaber Gallery at the Sue Ross Arts Center August 5th through September 3rd. Margaret worked in many mediums including acrylic, watercolor, oil, pastel, pen, and charcoal. The exhibit also includes ceramics featuring whimsical animals and people of other cultures. Margaret also created greeting cards which are a part of the exhibit and reflect the time period in which they were created and people of other cultures. The intricately carved woodcuts used to create the cards are on display. Some of the artwork in the exhibit is on loan from private collectors, while some have been in storage for decades and will be on display for the first time in many years. The exhibit was curated by Nikki Hagan a student at Truman. A reception that is open to the public will be held Thursday, August 8th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Nikki will be giving a presentation during the reception on Margaret’s art, her travels and influences. The Sue Ross Arts Center is open Monday through Friday 11 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm. There is no cost to visit the exhibit.

This weekend is the state sales tax holiday for school supplies. By state law, the sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. The 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 2, and runs through Sunday, August 4. The 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday exempts ALL state and local sales or use tax taxes during the exemption period on qualifying items.