2020 Scotland County Jr. Fair-Cattle Show
Kendal Anderson won the award for the Champion Angus Heifer on Friday, July 10. She is pictured with Scotland County Fair Queen Anna Triplett. Korwin Norton exhibited the Reserve Angus Female on Friday July 10. Also pictured is Scotland County Fair Queen Anna Triplett. Zada Ketchum was awarded the Champion Mini Hereford,…
Read MoreScotland County Primary Election Results–Aug. 4
Nearly half of all registered voters in Scotland County cast their ballot in the Tuesday, August 4 primary election. Overall, 1257 voters out of 2751 registered voters-45.695–made their voices heard. In the local races: Brent Rockhold was the top vote-getter in the Associate Commissioner Eastern District race on the Republican ticket. Rockhold received 237 votes.…
Read MoreKeep Your Praise To God Moving Forward
by Terry Rush I am sympathetic to your walk at the moment. Everywhere you turn there seems to be restrictions and limitations; severe ones. Never have we known such massive restraint like this age. Therefore, I join the many voices of hope that live in your section of the world. Over the years, I hit…
Read MoreAddisyn Goodwin broke the record for her Papa Bob’s pond over July 4th, catching a 6# 1 oz. largemouth bass with a little Zebco 202 rod & reel. She’s the daughter of Jack and Jessica Goodwin of Ozark, MO and granddaughter of Connie Goodwin, Jack Goodwin, Paula Loewenstein and Bob Neese. He became lunch for five that day!
Read MoreResults from 2020 SC Jr. Fair Rabbit Show
Rabbits From Left to Right: Charlotte Tallman, Kendal Anderson, Carlee Smith, and Kierstyn Moore From Left to Right: Bryleigh Ward, Kenna Campbell, Charlotte Tallman, Kendal Anderson, Carlee Smith, and Kierstyn Moore Champion Buck Carlee Smith Havana Reserve Buck Charlotte Tallman Mini Rex Champion Doe Kendal Anderson Havana Reserve Doe Carlee Smith…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
It’s July and I feel a sense of pressure. I’m thinking of food plots and practice shots. I’m thinking we are two weeks from August, and August is thirty days from opening of bow season in Kentucky. I’m thinking I’m not ready for this. I’m thinking no one cares if I’m ready and time doesn’t…
Read MoreWhat is a Purple Heart City or County?
Last week Scotland County received the purple heart designation. The designation ceremony was held at the Scotland County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 15. After the county ceremony, Gorin was officially designated as a Purple Heart City. Exactly what does the Purple Heart designation mean? It appears that the only requirement to become a Purple…
Read MoreFour Board Members to Be Elected to
Four county residents have completed terms of office on the Scotland County University of Missouri Extension Council and will be succeeded by new members after a February 15 through February 17, 2017 election.
Read MoreNotice of Public Hearing
A Tax Rate Hearing will be held Tuesday, August 13th, 2020 at 6:00p.m. at the Scotland County Health Department in Memphis, MO. The purpose of the hearing is to announce the proposed tax rate for the 2020-2021 year.
Read MoreOne Note Song
by Carolyn L. Primm If you have ever received one of these, chances are you still have it. Perhaps, in your underwear drawer. Maybe, rubbed thin in a wallet. But, if you received one, you kept it. What am I talking about? I am talking about a heartfelt note. This week I received such a…
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