Tigers Fall in District Quarterfinals
By: Corey Stott QUEEN CITY, Mo.- 2/20/23- Coach Jeremy Austin’s Scotland County Tigers ended the regular season with a 5-19 mark and went 3-5 in Lewis and Conference play. But you had to look beyond the season record to truly see what this Tiger basketball team had become down the stretch. This was a team…
Read MoreDallas Eugene “Gene” Hustead
Dallas Eugene “Gene” Hustead, age 95, passed February 19, 2023, at Point Lookout Nursing and Rehab in Hollister, Missouri. Gene was born at the family home on March 11, 1927, to Hatton and Lena (Windsor) Hustead in Gorin, Missouri. Gene proudly served our country in the United States Navy during World War II after graduating…
Read MoreRandy Mathes
Randy Mathes, 70, of Arbela died unexpectedly Monday, February 20, 2023 while working on the family farm south of Arbela. He was born October 3, 1952 in Kirksville, MO the son of Russell and Marna Martin Mathes. Randy attended school at Gorin R-3 and then graduated from Clark County High School. Randy met Barbara Roberts…
Read MoreTigers Drop a Pair at Milan
By: Corey Stott MILAN, Mo.- 2/17/23- Both Scotland County varsity basketball squads traveled to Milan where they battled in a loud, raucous environment. While both games were close and competitive, Scotland County came up short in both. The Lady Tigers took the tip in the first game but Milan’s Auburn Cole got on the board…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Gunnell
Robert “Bob” Gunnell of Stover, MO passed away in his home after a long battle with illness, with his wife Debra at his side. Bob married Debra Bulen on September 30, 1978. To this union two sons were born, Jason Gunnell of Laurie, MO and Joseph Gunnell of Kansas City, MO. Bob is survived by…
Read MoreWilliam Edward Dalton
William Edward Dalton, 84, of Memphis, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February, 14 2023 in his home. William (Bill) was born May 07, 1938 on the family farm near west of Memphis, Missouri. The son of Delbert Floyd and Opal Irene Aldridge Dalton. He was a graduate of the Scotland County High School class…
Read MoreDynamic Training Duo Teaching CPR, Life Saving Courses at Hospital
Alisa Kigar, SCH Communications Specialist February is National Heart Month and we all know when that very important muscle in our body stops beating, we are in big time trouble. Thelma Norton, RN, CEN, former Emergency Department Supervisor at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis and Alison Closser, RN, current Emergency Department Supervisor know all too…
Read MoreScotland County Sweeps Senior Night
By: Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- 2/10/23- It was the final time for the Scotland County basketball seniors to play on the home hardwood before they end their high school playing careers. They made the most of it, sweeping both games against Paris. In the girls’ contest, Paris jumped out to an early 4-0 lead. But…
Read MoreEnid Belle Brookhart
Enid Belle Brookhart, 75, formerly of Arbela, died February 9, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born the daughter of Emerald Glen and Rebecca Anne (Aldridge) Garrison on January 21, 1948 at the family home west of Memphis. Enid attended Hazel Hill School and graduated from the Memphis High School in 1965. She…
Read MoreMissouri FFA Members “The Wizard of FFA”
Submitted by Teresa Briscoe, MO FFA Executive Secretary Over 4500 first year FFA members from more than 350 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference in their lives, school and community at the…
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