Jaws of Life Used to Free Driver From Crushed Truck Cab By Echo Menges   KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 – A rock truck driver from Greentop is lucky to be alive after a violent rollover crash in Knox County Tuesday afternoon. According to a witness, the fully loaded tractor-trailer was headed north on Missouri Route 15 when it rolled completely over—rotating more than 360 degrees—and landed on the driver’s side. The roof of the cab was crushed flat, and the truck came to rest on the north side of the highway at a curve known…

Memphis Lodge #16, A.F. & A.M. presented Warren Shoemaker with his 50-year pin.  Shoemaker also received a Past Master apron, presented by his son, Matt.

  Rutledge Chapter No. 343 Order of the Eastern Star honored Sister Janet Lee Ewing Deaton with a 50-year service pin during its regular communication Tuesday, Nov. 25. Members gathered for the milestone presentation, recognizing Deaton’s five decades of membership in the organization.

KAHOKA, Mo. — Scotland County opened its boys basketball season with a dominant 64-37 road victory over Clark County on Tuesday night. The Tigers jumped out to a 19-8 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, outscoring the Indians in every period. Scotland County led 32-20 at the half and held Clark County to just two points in the final quarter. Jaden Bergeson led all scorers with 15 points for the Tigers. Braylon Campbell added 13, Carter Clatt and Tayte Richmond scored 11 apiece, and Kwayde Hamilton chipped in six. Dane Blessing and Wesley McSparren also contributed to…

Memphis, Missouri 1961 – 2025 Mark R. Jayne, of Memphis, MO passed away in his home on November 12, 2025. Mark was born in Winchester, VA, April 25,1961, the third son of Harold M. Jayne and Mary Traphoner. To be closer to his parents Mark moved to Missouri in the early 80’s. Mark began work at Mid-States Manufacturing in 1987, where he worked for 35 years before retiring. Mark was a talented welder and craftsman and loved to make things. His steady hands and attention to detail created many things during his 35 years. It was here where Mark was…

MSHP Press Release Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors. Before traveling, pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel. Motorists may check road conditions on MoDOT’s Road Condition Map. The MoDOT Traveler Information Map app can be downloaded for free to your smart devices. If conditions dictate, avoid driving on Missouri’s roadways. If you are traveling, make sure you follow the safety behaviors below: · Make sure…

April 23, 1976 – November 23, 2025 Courtney Marie (Fry) Frederick, 49 of Clarksville, Tennessee, formerly of Queen City, Missouri, passed away at her home. The daughter of Gary E. and Christine Alice (Mueller) Fry, she was born on April 23, 1976 in Kirksville, Missouri. She was a 1994 graduate of the Schuyler County High in Lancaster, Missouri. On November 25, 1995 in Memphis, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Joshua Frederick and to this union two children, Melissa and Gareth were born. After moving to Tennessee in 2018, she met her now fiancé, Richard Cottone who she is…

Phyllis Ann Mallett, 62, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at the Country Aire Retirement Center in Lewistown, Missouri. Phyllis was born January 4, 1963, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Donald Ray and Helen Louise Goodwin Parrish. She attended school in Baring, Missouri, before graduating from Knox County High School in Edina, Missouri, Class of 1981. She attended college at Northeast Missouri State University where she received an Associate degree in accounting. On June 14, 1985, at the Christian Church in Baring, Missouri, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Kent Mallett and to this union…

KAHOKA — The Clark County Lady Indians opened their 2025–26 season Tuesday night with a road contest at Scotland County, coming up short in a 55–27 decision. Clark County worked through early-season adjustments against a veteran Scotland County lineup. The Lady Indians scored five points in the opening quarter and trailed 10–5 after one, then added eight more in the second period to reach halftime down 28–13. Improved ball movement in the second half helped Clark County generate more opportunities, resulting in 14 points after the break. Chloe Shatley led the Lady Indians with seven points, while Kennyck Nixon and…