It's almost 2012!

As 2011 comes to a close, five month old Blake Pierce rings in the new year with his parents, Derek and Kyla Pierce, and sister Berkleigh, Adrian. Ringing in 2012 with Blake are: Grandparents David Hubbard, Adrian, MO; Joey and BettyAnn Bailey, Adrian, MO; and Jerry and Alice Pierce, Poplar Bluff, MO; and Great Grandparents Lila Gunn, Adrian, MO; and Gladys Morgan, Fisk, MO.

The Adrian Journal extends a warm thank you to our readers, advertisers, family and friends. Because of you, this hometown newspaper begins its 124th year of circulation in the new year. We hope that 2012 brings you peace and happiness.