Schuyler County Boys Win District Championship Over Scotland County Tigers
By David Sharp Schuyler County and Scotland County met for the fifth time this season, this time to determine the boys championship of Class 2, District 6 basketball at Schuyler County. The Rams held a rebounding advantage in a physical game. Tyson Droste led three Rams in double figures with 15 points for a 67-51 Schuyler County win. The Rams (21-7) won their first boys district championship since 2010. Schuyler County led a closely contested first quarter by a 15-12 margin. The Rams went on a 7-3 second period run to a 24-17 lead at the 5:25 mark of period…
Read MoreCelebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week Celebrates
NEMO – Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our farmers and ranchers produce. Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus throughout the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture from March 1-7 during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week! According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, “A 2021 study of the…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Rally for Overtime Win at District Tournament
By David Sharp Knox County (12-13) leaped to an 8-2 lead in the first quarter of their February 25, 2026 girls District game with Scotland County. The Lady Tigers (18-8) defended and rebounded well after the first period and rallied for a 53-43 overtime win. Kennedy Parrish stole the ball and scored for a 14-7 lead after one quarter of basketball. Elle Hamlin scored on a putback for a 6-2 run and a 16-13 Eagle edge. MaKenna Musgrove and Kennedy Parrish scored for their respective teams leaving a Scotland County up 22-19 with 2:09 to play in the first half.…
Read MoreKATHERINE ELAINE (EWING) FORRESTER
Katherine Elaine (Ewing) Forrester, 79, of Memphis, Missouri, died February 25, 2026, at her home. She was born September 29, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the oldest of two children born to Clark Baldwin and Katherine Madeline (Monroe) Ewing. Elaine attended elementary school (grades 1-3) at South Liberty Grade School, a country school north of Rutledge. When South Liberty Grade School closed, she attended grades 4-8 at Rutledge R-IV School in Rutledge. She was a 1964 graduate of Gorin High School in Gorin and a 1964 graduate of Gem City Business College in Quincy, where she served as president of the…
Read MoreRural School Leaders Warn Proposed Tax Bills Could Strip Millions from Northeast Missouri Classrooms
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Superintendents across northeast Missouri say three proposed property tax measures moving through the Missouri House could significantly reduce funding for rural school districts — potentially affecting staffing, programming and long-term financial stability. The legislation — Missouri House Bill 2780, Missouri House Bill 1766, and Missouri House Bill 2329 — would change how personal property is assessed and how local tax rates are calculated under the Hancock Amendment. While supporters say the bills would reduce tax burdens, rural superintendents say the revenue impact on schools could be severe. Clark County R-1: “You Can’t Lose Half…
Read MoreReturn of daylight saving time is opportunity to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, review home fire escape plans
Working smoke alarms reduce risk of dying in a fire by one-half JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare to “spring forward” for the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8, State Fire Marshal Tim Bean reminds them to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and home fire safety plans. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, when clocks move forward one hour. “Changing your clocks is a perfect reminder to make sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly,” State Fire Marshal Bean said.…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital February Spirit Winner
Scotland County Hospital February Spirit Winner Congratulations to Tracy Simpson, the February Scotland County Hospital Spirit of SCH Winner. Tracy is a Respiratory Therapist and Supervisor of the Cardiopulmonary Department. She has worked at SCH since January 1996. Here is what her nominator said about her, “Tracy goes above and beyond her job duties to…
Read MoreCelebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week
Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our farmers and ranchers…
Read MoreKATHERINE ELAINE (EWING) FORRESTER
Katherine Elaine (Ewing) Forrester, 79, of Memphis, Missouri, died February 25, 2026, at her home. She was born September 29, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the oldest of two children born to Clark Baldwin and Katherine Madeline (Monroe) Ewing. Elaine attended elementary school (grades 1-3) at South Liberty Grade School, a country school…
Read MoreRobert L. (Bob) Garrett
Robert L. (Bob) Garrett Memphis, Missouri 1941 – 2026 Robert L. (Bob) Garrett, 85, of rural Memphis, Missouri died at his home early Monday morning with his family by his side. He was born February 11, 1941, in rural Scotland County, to Dewey and Evelyn Garrett. He lived and…
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