Joel P. Harrity  Sr., 56, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away September 7, 2017 at the medical center in Independence, MO.  The son of Joseph and Donna (Hayes) Harrity, he was born August 29, 1961 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Jo (Riebel) Harrity in 2009. He is […]

Subscribers to the Memphis Democrat can check off their newspaper from the list of businesses they need to contact regarding address changes created under the new 911 addressing system implemented recently in Scotland County. “All Scotland County addresses for subscribers have automatically been updated to the new 911 address by our circulation software,” said publisher […]

Just a little over a month after receiving a new heart, infant Delayna LouIda Schrock is back home in Memphis. The family arrived home on October 6th, together at their residence for the first time since Delayna was born at Scotland County Hospital on June 30th. The newborn was medically cleared to return home for […]

(Shelbina) – Local business owner Cindy O’Laughlin has announced her campaign for state senate to replace a term-limited Brian Munzlinger of Lewis County. A Christian Conservative who strongly believes in life and the right to bear arms, O’Laughlin advocates strengthening our families as a step toward stabilizing our country and stopping the downward trend we […]

by Brian Neal The Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Missouri is set to host their 2017 season finale event this coming weekend. As the “Fall Nationals” invades the track this Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st. The “1st Annual Jerry Barricknan Memorial” held back on Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th, brought […]