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MEMPHIS — Scotland County R-I had 12 of its 14 buses approved during the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program. The district’s results showed 85.7 percent of buses approved during the initial inspection. One bus, or 7.2 percent, was listed as defective, and one bus, or 7.1 percent, was placed out of service. The Patrol requires defective buses to be repaired within 10 days. Buses placed out of service must be repaired, reinspected and cleared by Patrol personnel before they can be used to transport students. The annual school bus inspection program is conducted by the…
Performers from Ozark Lyric Opera in Springfield, Missouri, delighted and awed the audience with the production of its new folk musical ”Dream Big: The True Tall Tale”, which was inspired by the life of Ella Kate Ewing known around the world as the “Missouri Giantess”. The Opera company played to a sold-out crowd at the Memphis Theatre on June 4, 2026, for a special hometown engagement for the Memphis community. The production is based on the award‑winning children’s book “Stand Straight, Ella Kate” by Missouri author Kate Klise, with music by Ruell Chappell of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and arrangements…
NEMR was proud to sponsor two local students on the 2026 FRS Youth Tour, an annual leadership and educational opportunity that brings together students from rural communities across the country for an unforgettable experience in Washington, D.C. Representing NEMR was Charlotte Tallman of Downing, daughter of Erin and Trenton Tallman, and Brynlee Wesley of Queen City, daughter of Joshua and Maria Wesley. The students traveled alongside approximately 100 of their peers and several chaperones for a week of learning, leadership development, and exploration of the nation’s capital. During their time in Washington, D.C., Charlotte and Brynlee toured the U.S. Capitol,…
MEMPHIS, MO – The new medical staff officers of Scotland County Hospital officially took office at the April Board meeting. The officers are Kelsey Davis-Humes, DO – Chief of Staff, Matthew Ragsdell, DO – Vice-Chief of Staff, Nicholas Comstock, DO – Secretary Dr. Davis-Humes is a Family Medicine Physician and works at Memphis Medical Services and Wyaconda Medical Services. She is also one of the physicians that delivers babies in the Women’s Center at the Hospital. Dr. Matthew Ragsdell is an Orthopedic Surgeon and he works at Memphis Medical Services. Dr. Comstock is a Family Medicine Physician and he works…
University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm, along with Gurpreet Kaur, assistant research professor in the MU School of Natural Resources, and others, shows how excess water affects crops, soils and nutrient management, and outlines strategies farmers can use to reduce losses. Flooding submerges plants, while…
JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety has awarded a total of $1.455 million to 108 fire departments across the state to bolster the firefighting capabilities of small volunteer departments that provide critical protection to their rural communities. The Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant provided up to $15,000 for the purchase of equipment to small volunteer departments with annual operating budgets of $50,000 or less, where resources for essential firefighting equipment can be strained. “Missouri’s firefighters stand guard, protecting our communities from fires, natural disasters and other emergencies each and every day,” Governor Mike Kehoe said. “We’re glad to…
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening on the Knox County Courthouse lawn in Edina for a community prayer vigil for missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as the search for the 35-year-old entered its fifth day. Residents from across Knox County and surrounding communities joined local pastors, law enforcement supporters, family members and friends during the hour-long vigil organized by the Knox County Ministerial Alliance. Pastor Brian Burton of Edina Assembly of God Church opened the vigil by encouraging the community to remain hopeful while continuing to support both the family and investigators. “We come together as…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Scotland County earned two all-state medals at the MSHSAA Class 1 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Charlee Holland led the Lady Tigers with a fourth-place finish in the girls long jump, recording a leap of 5.09 meters. Holland also competed in the triple jump, placing ninth with a mark of 10.1 meters. Matyson Buford added another state medal for Scotland County in the girls discus, placing sixth with a throw of 32.23 meters. Buford also placed 13th in the shot put with a throw of 9.61 meters. Kierstyn Moore…
MEMPHIS, Mo. — A bright sun shone over the Scotland County Courthouse lawn Monday morning as about 300 people gathered for a tradition built on memory, gratitude and sacrifice. The 81st annual Memorial Day Service, hosted by Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post 4958 VFW, brought veterans, families, local residents, students and community members together May 25 in downtown Memphis. Flags moved gently in the morning air as the crowd gathered not for a celebration, but for a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom. Air Force veteran Billy Davis, a 1969 graduate of Gorin R-III, served as the featured speaker.…
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