Sen. O’Laughlin Becomes First Woman to Lead Missouri Senate
By Echo Menges Northeast Missouri Senator Cindy O’Laughlin (R-18th District) has officially assumed her position as president pro tempore or pro tem of the Missouri Senate. The rural Shelbina resident, who represents one of the Senate’s largest geographical districts, made state history as the first woman to hold the highest leadership position in the Missouri…
Read MoreFRANCES OLIVER
1931-2025 Frances Boley Oliver, 93, passed away on January 4, 2025 at her home in rural Clark County, Missouri with her daughters singing her into the arms of Jesus. She was born the daughter of Lawrence and Grace (Smith) Boley on December 30, 1931 in Clark County. Frances graduated as the valedictorian of the Kahoka…
Read MoreROBERT WESLEY MCCLAMROCH
Robert Wesley McClamroch passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 at his home in Tucson, Arizona under the loving care of his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Robert was born in the parlor on his family’s farm near Rutledge, Missouri on October 17, 1943. At the age of 18 months, he moved with his mother…
Read MoreCLINTON D. MARTIN
Clinton D. Martin, 35, of Robesonia, passed away following an accident at work on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was the husband of Julie Bange Martin with whom he shared 13 years of marriage. Born in Memphis, MO he was the son of Curvin M. Martin of Memphis. MO and the late Edith Martin. He…
Read MoreBEVERLY PRICE GIVENS
Beverly Price Givens, 86, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away at her residence in Memphis, Missouri, on Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. Beverly was born on January 23, 1938, in rural Clark County, Missouri, the daughter of Fred M. and Edna Lee Price Peterson. She attended the Price School near Gorin, Missouri. On…
Read MorePayton Miller Receives DAR Good Citizens Award
Payton Miller of Memphis received the Good Citizens Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Jauflione Chapter at a luncheon in her honor on December 6, 2024. The Good Citizens Award is presented by the DAR Jauflione Chapter to one high school student per year and recognizes and rewards individuals…
Read MoreDWI Case Against Sheriff Dropped One Day Before Jury Trial, Refiled One Week Later
The Case Has to Start All Over By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The driving while intoxicated criminal case against Scotland County Sheriff Bryan Whitney, scheduled to be heard before a Scotland County jury on Monday, Dec. 16, was mysteriously dropped by special prosecutor David Goring, the Adair County prosecuting attorney, just ahead of the…
Read More2024 Year in Review July through December
July 2024 Audrey Glass was honored for his 50 years as a Certified Flight Instructor. Over the years, Glass taught around 300 local pilots how to fly. A thief broke into Zimmerman’s store and restaurant in Rutledge, MO. The burglar forced a customer doorway open, broke into the ATM machine and stole approximately $1,000. Scotland…
Read MoreBuilding A Stronger Missouri: Looking Ahead To 2025
As we approach January 2025, I want to share a quick look back at where we’ve been and— more importantly— where we’re going. Representing Northeast Missouri has always been a privilege, and I don’t take it lightly. This past year has been about taking care of the basics—improving roads, supporting rural healthcare, and backing law…
Read MoreMissouri Disabled Sportsmen’s Record Hunt Focuses on Inclusion, Accessibility
Support from Walkers and Neighbors Fuels Record Deer Hunt for Disabled Sportsmen By Echo Menges With the help and support of Randy and Jenny Walker of rural Knox County, the Missouri Disabled Sportsmen hosted their largest hunt for mobility-challenged hunters in the history of the organization earlier this month during the 16th annual Timmy “Taters”…
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