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…

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…

MEMPHIS, Mo. — A new automated external defibrillator, or AED, has been donated to the city ballfields through a partnership between the Memphis Community Health Center and local officials, enhancing safety for athletes and visitors. The lifesaving device was presented by Dr. Shane Wilson and staff from the health center. The addition of the AED is intended to provide rapid response capabilities in the event of a cardiac emergency during games and community events. Those present for the presentation included volunteer coaches Craig and Kaitlyn Wittstock; Memphis Community Health Center employees Lexey Watts, medical assistant; Kelsey Justice, clinic manager; and…

Samara Jai’lyn Brush has successfully completed Initial Entry Rotary Wing training for the United States Army as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Brush’s entire career has been based entirely in Army aviation. Brush’s first MOS after joining the Iowa Army National Guard in 2015 was as an Aircraft Electrician. She graduated second in her class as an honor graduate. Brush’s deployment in 2017 to Iraq/Kuwait gave her many opportunities to expand her knowledge, cross-train, and help many different MOS’s with aircraft maintenance during this time and the years that followed. This knowledge provided her the path to further her…

The story of Scotland County’s most famous daughter is coming home. Ozarks Lyric Opera will bring its new folk musical ”Dream Big: The True Tall Tale” to the Memphis Theatre (106 E. Madison Street) on June 4, 2026 for a special hometown engagement. Inspired by the life of Ella Kate Ewing— known around the world as the “Missouri Giant”—the musical celebrates a remarkable Missouri story of perseverance, courage, and self-acceptance. 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…

Congratulations to Samantha Murphy, RN, the May Spirit of SCH winner at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. Sam is a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional and she currently wears many hats. She is the Clinic Informatics Analyst RN, Dr. Davis’ Primary Nurse, Immunization/Vaccine Coordinator and works PRN in OB delivering babies! Here’s what her nominator said about her: “I would like to nominate Samantha Murphy for this Spirit Award in recognition of her support, dedication, and positivity she brings to our team every single day. In an environment where technology and patient care intersect, she serves as a steady…