LANDON SETH HOOVER
Landon Seth Hoover, age 5 ½, of Arbela, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at the home farm. Landon was born November 9, 2020, at Memphis, Missouri, the second son of Curvin and Melanie Hoover. His caring, bubbly personality and presence will leave an aching void in our hearts and homes, but we feel blessed to have shared five short years with him. Landon will be greatly missed by his parents, Curvin and Melanie Hoover of Arbela, Missouri; his two brothers, Carson (6 almost 7 years) and Anderson (2 years) both of the home; paternal grandparents, David and Ethel…
Read MoreDraft STIP Lists $3.1 Million In Scotland County Road, Bridge Work
Scotland County would see just over $3 million in highway and bridge construction work under MoDOT’s draft 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The draft STIP, which covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031, is available for public review and comment through June 5. Comments may be submitted to MoDOT by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT or emailing STIPcomments@ modot.mo.gov. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is expected to consider the final program July 1. The largest Scotland County project listed in the construction schedule is a $2.207 million U.S. 136 bridge improvement over Gunns Branch, 0.7 mile east of Route MM near Memphis. The…
Read More2026 Northeast Missouri Beekeepers Association Youth Beekeeping Scholarship Recipient
Peightyn Johnson, 10, of Revere, Missouri, was awarded the Northeast Missouri Beekeepers Association Youth Beekeeping Scholarship. The scholarship opportunity was released to the public in December 2024, and all youth (ages 8-18), in Lewis, Clark, Scotland, and Knox counties were eligible to apply. Peightyn Johnson is a 4th grader who loves learning new things and staying busy. Her favorite subject in school is math, and she enjoys reading the Billie B Brown series. Peightyn enjoys dance, tumbling, and pageants, and she stays involved in many activities. She is active in 4-H and was proud to serve as Treasurer for Student…
Read MoreScotland County Sends Seven Entries to State Meet
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Scotland County turned in a strong sectional showing Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2 track and field meet at Centralia High School, qualifying seven girls entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state. Matyson Buford led Scotland County with a sectional championship in the discus, winning the event with a throw of 32.44 meters. Buford also qualified in the shot put, placing second at 10.63 meters. Charlee Holland advanced in two field events, placing second in the long jump at 5.15 meters and third in the…
Read MorePatriot’s Service Remembered With Marker Dedication: Scotland County honors Revolutionary War veteran Richard Gale Sr.
MEMPHIS, Mo. — More than two centuries after a teenage soldier from New York first answered the call to serve a nation not yet born, his story was lifted again Friday afternoon in Scotland County. A Revolutionary America marker honoring Pvt. Richard Gale Sr., believed to be the only Revolutionary War veteran buried in Scotland County, was dedicated May 15 at the Downing House Museum Complex in Memphis. The ceremony, hosted by the Jauflione Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, brought together descendants, veterans, local officials, historians and community members for a patriotic program filled with…
Read MoreScotland County Graduates Class of 2026
MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County R-1 High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during commencement exercises Sunday, May 17, in Memphis. The ceremony opened with “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by the Scotland County R-1 Concert Band under the direction of Ben Oliver. Class President Zada Ketchum welcomed family, friends, faculty and community members, saying graduation is about growth and reflecting on the class motto: “To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” Ketchum thanked the community, families, advisers, teachers and mentors who helped guide the class to graduation day. High…
Read MoreCASEY RAY STARRETT
Casey Ray Starrett, 17 of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home. The son of Spencer Ray Starrett and Trinity Noelle (Tallman) Sowers, he was born on October 7, 2008 in Memphis, Missouri. Casey attended Schuyler R-1 High School and would graduate with the class of 2027. Casey is survived by his parents, Spencer Starrett and wife, Amanda of Lancaster, Missouri and Trinity Sowers and husband, Travis of Brunswick, Missouri; brothers, Hayden Williams of Kirksville, Missouri, Jace Miller of Kirksville, Missouri and Vernon and Ivan Sowers of Brunswick, Missouri; grandparents, Dennis and Kathy Starrett of…
Read MoreSheriff: ‘Hundreds’ of Hours Invested in Search for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges MEDIA: Video Interview YouTube Link Below EDINA, Mo. — 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 — Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche said Friday that “hundreds” of man-hours have already been invested in the investigation into the disappearance of missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as multiple agencies continue working the case around the clock. Watts, 35, of Edina was reported missing Wednesday after family members discovered she was no longer at her residence on North Fifth Street. Authorities have described the disappearance as “very concerning.” Speaking Friday afternoon outside the Knox County Courthouse, Knoche said investigators are…
Read MoreSearch Underway for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance of a missing Edina woman described by authorities as “very concerning.” Lindsey Watts, 35, of Edina was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, at approximately 11 p.m. by a family member after returning home to 510 N. Fifth St. following her shift at The Blessing Center in Edina. According to Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche, family members discovered Wednesday morning, May 20, that Watts was no longer at the residence. Watts did not report to her scheduled shift at work…
Read MoreResurfacing Work Scheduled in Schuyler and Scotland Counties
HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, as early as May 18, resurfacing work is scheduled on approximately 41 miles of various routes in Schuyler and Scotland counties. Work will begin on 22.5 miles of Route D, from Route U at Lancaster in Schuyler Co. to MO 15 near Memphis in Scotland County. Once complete, resurfacing operations will move to the following locations in Schuyler County: • Route V, from Route D to U.S. Route 136 in Downing (7.6 miles) • Route U, from U.S. Route 136 in Lancaster to U.S. Route 63 (6.4 miles) • Route J, from U.S. Route 63 near…
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