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Scotland County is set to see just over $3 million in highway and bridge projects move toward construction under Missouri’s newly approved 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the five-year STIP on July 1. The plan lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. Statewide, the STIP makes available $13 billion in federal and state revenue for all modes of transportation, including $9.3 billion in contractor awards for road and bridge construction. The STIP is MoDOT’s five-year road map for transportation improvements. It is…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rural Health Clinic Leaders are essential to the success and well-being of rural communities. Cheyenne Neagle, RN, BSN, CRHCP, Director of Rural Health Clinics at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, has completed the Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification Program through the National Rural Health Association. This course has four foundational blocks including: Leadership: intra/ interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, and community leadership. Finance: Billing and Coding, Reporting, Revenue Cycle, and Contract Management. Operations: Regulations, Audits, RHC vs Hospital Regs, and Recruitment/ Retention. Clinical: Quality, Engaging with Providers, and Engaging with Non-Clinical People. This intensive program equips leaders to…
By Echo Menges GORIN, Mo. — The Gorin Volunteer Fire Department recently placed three new pieces of equipment into service to strengthen its emergency response capabilities. In April, the department added a 2003 Ford F-550 fire truck equipped with a 1,250-gallon-per-minute pump and a 300-gallon water tank. In June, the department also received two new rescue tools through the Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant (VFDG) program. The equipment includes a battery-powered hydraulic ram and a vehicle stabilization strut kit. The hydraulic ram is used during vehicle extrications to help free occupants trapped by crushed dashboards or other wreckage. It can…
The 2026 Scotland County Fair is set for July 4 through July 12 at the Scotland County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Homegrown Happiness.” The 4-H and FFA Horse Show will kick off fair activities on Friday, July 3, at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday, July 5, the 4-H and FFA Dog Show will begin at 1:00 p.m. That evening, the 4-H Royalty, State Fair Farm Family Recognition, and Knowledge Contest Awards will be held at 5:00 p.m., followed by a Vesper Service at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, will begin with 4-H and FFA Shooting Sports at 8:00 a.m., followed…
MEMPHIS, Mo. — A Memphis man has been charged in Scotland County Circuit Court after authorities said his vehicle struck a building on the south side of the Scotland County Courthouse square and left the scene. Branden Lee Hager is charged in case No. 26SE-CR00027 with felony leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage exceeding $1,000. He also faces misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated, operating a vehicle without a valid license, failure to register a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, failing to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in…
Twenty-five students, from Scotland County, the Kansas City area, and visiting participants from Iowa, performed in the Drama Camp production “Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical” sponsored by the Memphis Community Players, Inc. on June 26, at the Memphis Theatre. Students between the ages of 8 and 18 participated in the five-day Production (Drama) Camp learning lines and songs, blocking which reflects the authentic behavior of the characters, and choreography which is the sequence of steps and movements in dance. Appearing on stage were the Cousins Aria Ambrose, Zoe Florez, Sadie Jackson, Adrienne Lucas, Heidi Lepley, and Rylee Santos. The Storm…
Scotland County Hospital is proud to announce that their Rural Health Clinics in Edina, Lancaster, Memphis, and Wyaconda have earned Patient- Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This recognition highlights the clinics’ commitment to providing coordinated, personalized, and accessible care for patients throughout northeast Missouri. To demonstrate excellence with patient access, all of the Rural Health Clinics owned and operated by Scotland County Hospital have extended hours on Mondays. The clinics open at 7:30 am every Monday morning. A Patient-Centered Medical Home is a healthcare model that puts patients first. It focuses on…
MEXICO, Mo. — Emma Havey of Memphis, Missouri, who currently holds the title of Miss River City, was awarded a $500 non-finalist scholarship while competing at the Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization competition held June 10-13 at Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. Havey joined outstanding young women from across the state in the annual Miss Missouri and Miss Missouri’s Teen competition, showcasing leadership, talent, communication skills, and community involvement. Her Community Service Initiative is “Farming For Freedom”. The Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarship opportunities to young women as they pursue their academic and…
By Mike Scott MEMPHIS, Mo. — In 1876, as the United States marked the 100th anniversary of American independence, Scotland County joined the rest of the nation in looking backward with pride and forward with uncertainty. The Centennial year opened with a sense that the country stood at a historic crossroads. The Memphis Reveille noted in January that 1876 would be “one of the most eventful in the history of the country.” The Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia was expected to draw visitors from around the world to study America’s progress in arts, manufacturing, commerce and social life. At the same…
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