Tigers Mount Memorable Comeback Against Bulldogs in Home Football Opener
By: Weston Smith Friday, August 29th, 2025 | Memphis, MO Friday night lights are officially back. In their season opener, the Scotland County Tigers hosted the Louisiana Bulldogs for week one of football action. Louisiana won the coin toss, and opted to give the ball to Scotland County’s offense to start the contest. The Tigers…
Read MoreBoushard Named Pastor at Memphis First Christian Church
Zachary “Zach” Boushard, who was confirmed as pastor of Memphis First Christian Church in mid-August, will lead the congregation in worship, provide spiritual guidance, serve the congregation and represent the church within the community. He has served as youth minister at FCC since September 2025. Boushard, a native of Vandalia, Missouri, received a Bachelor of…
Read MoreScotland County Antique Fair Car Show Draws 93 Vehicles
The 2025 Scotland County Antique Fair Car Show enjoyed a successful day, with 93 vehicles participating from across the tri-state area. Jeff and Shirley Brawner of Kirksville exhibited their Chevy 5-window 3100 pickup, which won People’s Choice. Rick and Ann Green showed their 1971 Plum Crazy Dodge Challenger, which was selected for Mayor’s Choice. As…
Read MoreTERRY LEE LOGSDON
Terry Lee Logsdon, 74, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Terry was born on February 15, 1951, in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Frank and Lucille Faye Piper Logsdon. He attended school in Monmouth, Illinois, and continued his education with two years…
Read MoreMARIAN JOHNSTON
Marian was born on September 19, 1944 in Knox County to Norman and Margie Mason Shahan. She was a 1962 graduate of Baring Missouri High School. On June 23, 1962, she was united in marriage to David Johnston (Rutledge, MO). She was a stay-at-home wife and mom. After raising her children, she went back to…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor of the Memphis Democrat August 17, 2015 Thank you to Alisa Kiger for her Thursday, August 14, 2025, article: “Becker’s Honors 209+ Women Presidents and CEOs of Hospitals and Health System.” Now the public knows from where Meagan Weber received her Masters of Business Administration (MBA): Western Governors (University). Since first…
Read MoreGEORGE KOONTZ
GEORGE KOONTZ Memphis, Missouri 1948 – 2025 George William Koontz, died August 12, 2025 at Schuyler County Nursing Care Center, Queen City, Missouri. He was born at Ottumwa, Iowa, on December 4, 1948, to Lawrence and Eleanor (Schuck) Koontz of Memphis, Missouri. George married Diana Elaine Scott on September 30, 1978, at the Memphis United…
Read MoreGARY WENDELL KAPFER
GARY WENDELL KAPFER 1943 – 2025 Celebration of Life September 20, 2025 The family of Gary W. Kapfer invite family and friends to join them in a Celebration of Life for our beloved Gary. Gary’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Wyaconda Christian Church in the…
Read MoreWYATT HAROLD MCCLAMROCH
WYATT HAROLD MCCLAMROCH Columbia, MO 1961 – 2025 Wyatt Harold McClamroch, age 63, of Columbia, MO died Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his home. Wyatt, the son of Denver See McClamroch and Carolyn “Kay” (Daggs) Eggleston was born on November 14, 1961 in Bloomfield, Iowa. On January 17, 1980 he married Brenda Marie Hill. To…
Read MoreScotland County Will Launch Cross Country and Girl’s Golf Programs this Upcoming School Year
By: Weston Smith Thursday, August 7th, 2025 Cameryn Siegfried and Keeley Brown (Girls Golf), and Kierstyn Moore (Cross Country) will be looking to pave the way for future tigers in Scotland County’s first Cross Country and Girl’s Golf season. During a meeting on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 the Scotland County R-1 Board of Education voted…
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