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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…
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — After years of discussing overcrowding inside the Scotland County Courthouse, county officials have begun relocating six county offices into the new Scotland County Administrative Building, a move commissioners say will create more room for county government while preserving the courthouse as the county’s judicial center. During a video interview Thursday morning, June 11, Scotland County commissioners provided an update on the transition as offices began moving into the former bank building purchased by the county. “We’ve been short of space for quite a while here in the courthouse,” Presiding Scotland County Commissioner Duane Ebeling…
Families gathered Saturday, June 13, at the Scotland County Fairgrounds for the annual Kids Safety Day + Ag Day. The free community event gave children a chance to meet local first responders, explore emergency vehicles and take part in activities focused on safety and agriculture. Throughout the day, children visited interactive stations and watched live demonstrations, including fire safety activities and rescue techniques. The Scotland County Fire Department demonstrated vehicle rescue methods using the Jaws of Life, showing how firefighters remove parts of a damaged vehicle during an emergency response. The Gorin Fire Department also sponsored a water fight, giving…
Seasonal retailers may legally sell fireworks in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare for a summer filled with even more festivities and celebrations than usual – including the “America 250” commemoration and FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City area – the Division of Fire Safety is urging residents to keep safety at the forefront of their planning. “Because July 4th – the largest fireworks event each year – is also the 250th anniversary of American independence this year, we expect to see more gatherings and an uptick in the use of…
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,…
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