Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Clinic
Memphis Community Health Center celebrated its open house and official Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 14, 2023. Led by Dr. Shane Wilson, the new center aims to address the crucial need for quality healthcare in rural communities. Memphis CHC operates as a service of Northeast Missouri Health Council, further enhancing healthcare…
Read MorePast Rotary International President Visits Scotland Co. Rotary Club Meeting
The Rotary Club of Scotland County hosted several Kirksville Rotarians at their weekly meeting on July 12, 2023. Ray Klinginsmith the Rotary International President 2010- 2011 along with Ruth Bowers a Kirksville Rotarian presented Elsie Kigar with a Paul Harris Fellow by making a contribution to The Rotary Foundation in her name. A Rotary Paul…
Read MoreEileen Powell
Eileen Powell, 96, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away at Brookdale Senior Living on June 30, 2023. She was born on June 25, 1927 to Joe and Vera (Campbell) Burrows of Memphis, Missouri. Eileen lived in Memphis most of her life. Eileen and Delbert Max Powell were married on May 1,1964 at the Downing Christian…
Read MoreScotland Co. Fair Royalty Crowned
Congratulations to the 2023 Scotland County Fair Royalty – This year’s Fair Royalty was crowned on opening night, Monday, July 10, of the Scotland County Fair at the Scotland County Fairgrounds. They are shown left to right: Charlotte Tallman is the 2023 Scotland County Fair Little Miss; Kendal Anderson is the 2023 Scotland County Fair…
Read MoreFrederick’s Honored as This Year’s Scotland County Farm Family
Submitted by Tasha Eggleston-Wood After spending their childhood years growing up with multi-generational family farms in Scotland County, Jeff and Emily Frederick wanted to continue calling Memphis home. Both are graduates of Scotland County R-1 High School. Jeff is a graduate of Indian Hills Community College, and Emily received her degrees from Northwest Missouri State…
Read MoreDonald Duane Middleton
Donald Duane Middleton, 76, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July, 4, 2023. The son of Harold Duane and Ruth Elaine (Schupbach) Middleton, he was born on July 2, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri. Donnie was a 1965 graduate of the Downing High School in Downing, Missouri. He was drafted into the…
Read MoreScotland County Fair Set for July 9-15!
The Scotland County Fair will kick off on Sunday, July 9, at the Scotland County Fairgrounds outside of Memphis. A Day Pass is available for $15 or a Season Pass is $40. Children who are 7 years old and under get in for free. On Sunday, July 9, the 4-H and FFA Dog Show will…
Read MoreGuinn Receives Pin for 75 Years as Freemason
Martin Guinn, 104, of Colony, MO, was among four Freemasons honored for their time serving the Craft. Raised to the Subline Degree of Master Mason in 1948, Guinn was given a rare 75-year pin. He is an active member of Colony Lodge #168, A.F. & A.M. Guinn’s daughters, Carol Murfin and Gloria Guinn ceremoniously pinned…
Read MorePartial Building Collapse at Town Square
By Echo Menges Memphis, MO – Sunday, July 2, 2023 – Just ten days after the City of Memphis made the decision to close down a section of Main Street southwest of the Memphis Town Square as a safety precaution, a section of the Shoop building came crashing down overnight. The building is located at…
Read MoreDon E. Magruder
Don E. Magruder, 86 yrs, left for heaven in the early morning on June 27th, 2023. Don is the son of Everett and Alma Magruder, of Lentner, Missouri. He grew up on the family farm, attended school and church at Oak Ridge, and South Shelby High School in Shelbina graduating in 1955. Don attended the…
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