Scotland County Fair Set for July 4–12
The 2026 Scotland County Fair is set for July 4 through July 12 at the Scotland County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Homegrown Happiness.” The 4-H and FFA Horse Show will kick off fair activities on Friday, July 3, at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday, July 5, the 4-H and FFA Dog Show will begin at 1:00 p.m. That evening, the 4-H Royalty, State Fair Farm Family Recognition, and Knowledge Contest Awards will be held at 5:00 p.m., followed by a Vesper Service at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, will begin with 4-H and FFA Shooting Sports at 8:00 a.m., followed…
Read MoreMemphis Man Charged After Vehicle Hits Building Near Courthouse
MEMPHIS, Mo. — A Memphis man has been charged in Scotland County Circuit Court after authorities said his vehicle struck a building on the south side of the Scotland County Courthouse square and left the scene. Branden Lee Hager is charged in case No. 26SE-CR00027 with felony leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage exceeding $1,000. He also faces misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated, operating a vehicle without a valid license, failure to register a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, failing to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in…
Read MoreMemphis Community Players Hosts Drama Camp
Twenty-five students, from Scotland County, the Kansas City area, and visiting participants from Iowa, performed in the Drama Camp production “Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical” sponsored by the Memphis Community Players, Inc. on June 26, at the Memphis Theatre. Students between the ages of 8 and 18 participated in the five-day Production (Drama) Camp learning lines and songs, blocking which reflects the authentic behavior of the characters, and choreography which is the sequence of steps and movements in dance. Appearing on stage were the Cousins Aria Ambrose, Zoe Florez, Sadie Jackson, Adrienne Lucas, Heidi Lepley, and Rylee Santos. The Storm…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital’s Rural Health Clinics Earn National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care
Scotland County Hospital is proud to announce that their Rural Health Clinics in Edina, Lancaster, Memphis, and Wyaconda have earned Patient- Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This recognition highlights the clinics’ commitment to providing coordinated, personalized, and accessible care for patients throughout northeast Missouri. To demonstrate excellence with patient access, all of the Rural Health Clinics owned and operated by Scotland County Hospital have extended hours on Mondays. The clinics open at 7:30 am every Monday morning. A Patient-Centered Medical Home is a healthcare model that puts patients first. It focuses on…
Read MoreCAROL JEAN (GARRETT) SEAMSTER
September 22, 1945- June 16, 2026 Carol Jean (Garrett) Seamster, 80 of Queen City, Missouri, formerly of Downing, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri. The daughter of Herbert “Red” Glen and Wilma June (Dalton) Garrett, she was born on September 22, 1945 in rural Scotland County, Missouri. She was a graduate of Downing High School in Downing, Missouri. On April 10, 1965 in Downing, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Charles Adrian Seamster and to this union two children were born, Marti and Marla. Carol is survived…
Read MoreGERALDINE (BYRN) KIMMEL
Geraldine (Byrn) Kimmel, 93, of Memphis, TN (formerly of Queen City, MO) passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on June 10, 2026. Born January 13, 1933, in Schuyler County, MO, Geraldine was the daughter of Corbert and Laura (Davis) Byrn. On November 6, 1953, Geraldine was united in marriage to Keith Kimmel. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, her parents and her brother, Walter Lecen Byrn. Geraldine is survived by four children, Judith Kimmel of Memphis, TN, Duane Kimmel(Lisa) of Royal Oak, MI, David Kimmel(Mona) of Sterling Heights, MI, and Steven…
Read MoreMiss River City Emma Havey Receives $500 Scholarship at Miss Missouri Competition
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…
Read MoreRain, Fireworks and Patriotic Pride Marked Scotland County’s Centennial Fourth
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…
Read MoreScotland County Weekly Wage Near Top Among Area Counties
Scotland County reported one of the higher average weekly wages in northeast Missouri during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS County Employment and Wages report showed Scotland County with 1,274 covered jobs at 154 establishments in December 2025. The county’s average weekly wage was $996. That placed Scotland County behind only Marion County and Sullivan County among nine nearby counties reviewed. Marion County reported an average weekly wage of $1,100, while Sullivan County reported $1,039. Scotland County’s average weekly wage was higher than Shelby County at $957, Lewis…
Read MoreBaring Man Charged With Child Molestation in Scotland County
MEMPHIS, Mo. — A Baring man has been charged in Scotland County Circuit Court with a felony count of third-degree child molestation involving a child younger than 14. Kevin R. Frederick is charged with third-degree child molestation, a class B felony. The case, 26SE-CR00025, was filed June 9 in the Associate Division of the 1st Judicial Circuit. According to court documents, the charge stems from allegations that occurred in Scotland County between Jan. 1, 2025, and Jan. 26, 2025. The alleged victim was 13 years old at the time. A probable cause statement filed in the case states the Missouri…
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