Charles Edward Harris, Jr., “Chipper”
Charles Edward Harris, Jr., “Chipper”, 76, of Memphis died Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Clark County Care Center in Kahoka. He was born the son of Charles Edward and Nancy (Leslie) Harris on November 29, 1946 in Bloomfield. Chipper attended both the University of Missouri-Columbia and Northeast Missouri State University before graduating from The…
Read MoreRonald W. Smock 11/22/1946- 05/13/2023
Ronald W. Smock, 76, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Memphis Missouri, passed away May 13, 2023, in Omaha. Ron was born Nov. 22, 1946, in rural Gorin Missouri to Berneice (Wortman) and Oren Smock. His family later moved to Baring MO and he graduated from Knox County High School in 1964. He married Cheri McKinney…
Read MoreHospital Recognizes Employees For Years of Service
The Scotland County Hospital (SCH) Employee Experience Committee, in Memphis, recognized employees for their years of service with the organization and awarded service pins during National Hospital Week. The Hospital is in its 53rd year of providing healthcare services in the community and opened its doors on July 20, 1970. Angela Schmitter, RHIT, CAH-CBS, CPC,…
Read MoreAlways Remember
On Monday, May 29, members of the Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post 4958, VFW, presented their 77th annual Memorial Day Services on the Scotland County Courthouse lawn in Memphis. The featured speaker was Larry Gieseke. The service can be viewed on the NEMOnews.net Facebook Page.
Read MoreOusted Human Resources Staffer Alleges Discrimination and Breach of Contract
By Echo Menges Memphis, MO – Thursday, May 25, 2023 – According to court documents, another lawsuit was filed against the Scotland County Hospital (SCH) last week, on Friday, May 19, in case No. 23SE-CC00022. This is the second lawsuit filed this year against SCH by a former employee terminated in August of 2022 amid…
Read MoreClass of 2023 Graduates
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, thirty-seven high school students walked across the stage and received their diplomas at the 2023 Scotland County R-1 High School commencement ceremony. The students processed into the gym to “Pomp & Circumstance” performed by the Concert Band. Bryn Aylward, class president, gave the commencement opening speech to start the afternoon’s…
Read MoreAnother Lawsuit Filed Against Scotland County Hospital
Ousted Human Resources Staffer Alleges Discrimination and Breach of Contract By Echo Menges Memphis, MO – Thursday, May 25, 2023 – According to court documents, another lawsuit was filed against the Scotland County Hospital (SCH) last week, on Friday, May 19, in case No. 23SE-CC00022. This is the second lawsuit filed this year against SCH…
Read MoreBlessing Competes in State Golf Tournament
By: Corey Stott COLUMBIA, Mo.- 5/18/23-5/19/23- Ethan Blessing qualified for the Class 1 state golf tournament that was held in Columbia. Coach Jeremy Austin reports that Blessing shot a 97 on day one while playing in a pouring rain for half the day. Blessing carded a 100 on the second day of competition. Austin stated…
Read MoreTiger Track Athletes Compete in State Meet
By: Corey Stott JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.- 5/19/23- Three Scotland County Track athletes traveled to Jefferson City last Friday to compete in the Class 2 State Track Meet. All three individuals represented Scotland County well and turned in outstanding performances. Kwyn Hamlin placed 14th in the prelims for the girls’ 200 Meter Dash with a time…
Read MoreThree Tiger Track Athletes Qualify for State
By: Corey Stott SHELBINA, Mo.- 5/13/23- Four members of the Scotland County Varsity Track Squads competed in the Class 2 Sectional meet held at South Shelby High School this past Saturday. The athletes qualified for the sectional meet by placing in the top four in their event at the district meet the prior weekend. Kwyn…
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