Larry Dean Smith
Larry Dean Smith June 25, 1939 – February 17, 2026 Larry Dean Smith, 86 of Rutledge, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri. The son of Charles E. and Loretta M. (Potter) Smith, he was born on June 25, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois. He was…
Read MoreBRIAN GERARD CHILDRESS
BRIAN GERARD CHILDRESS 1961-2026 Brian Gerard Childress, 64, of Memphis died February 13, 2026 at Scotland County Hospital. He was born the son of Donald Dean and Geraldine Jean (Inderski) Childress on December 2, 1961 in Gary, IN. Brian was a graduate of Scotland County High School in Memphis. He worked in food service at…
Read MoreScotland Co. Boys Claim Conference Win at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Early game Knox County turnovers fueled a 22-10 first quarter Scotland County advantage. The turnovers eventually balanced out. Knox County dug themselves a hole they couldn’t escape, dropping their Senior Night game to the Tigers by a 54-51 margin. Tayte Richmond and Braylon Campbell had key first quarters buckets, taking advantage of Knox County turnovers. Scotland County led 16-4 with 3:20 to play in the first period. Knox County was able to claw their way back into the game. Scotland County saw their lead trimmed to 30-25 at intermission. Alious Hunolt scored near the halftime buzzer for…
Read MoreCarper Benefits from Scholarship Funded by Truman Alumni
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Students from Scotland County have been attending Truman State University — or the same school under one of its six previous names — for over 150 years. That history is being celebrated this year, and current students are benefiting. Emma Carper is the first ever recipient of the Scotland County Scholarship, which was endowed by generous alumni with connections to SCR-1. Carper, a 2024 graduate of Scotland County, is currently pursuing a degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders at Truman. She says: “Although I am extremely grateful to be the first ever recipient of the Scotland County…
Read MoreShelby Jones Receives Prestigious Nursing Award at Scotland County Hospital
Shelby Jones Receives Prestigious Nursing Award at Scotland County Hospital Shelby Jones, LPN, of Scotland County Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Scotland County Hospital and their Rural Health Clinics implemented the DAISY Award® program last year at all of their facilities. The nomination submitted said this, “I am a nurse at a different hospital and Shelby cared for my patient prior to transferring here. Shelby went above and beyond on…
Read MoreAI for Small Business: Your New Intern Isn’t Human
By Ella Aguilar Artificial intelligence might sound like something built for Silicon Valley tech giants. Still, at this month’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, made one thing clear: AI is already here, and small businesses cannot afford to ignore it. To put the speed of change into perspective, Bareis opened with a comparison. It took the radio 38 years to reach 100 million users. Television reached that milestone in about 13 years. The internet did it in roughly 4 years. Smartphones? Around 2 years. AI tools like ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just a matter of months. The pace isn’t…
Read MoreLOLA MUMFORD
LOLA MUMFORD It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mother on February 4, 2026. In five days, Mom would have been 94 years old. Lola lived on a farm outside of Colony, Missouri, for almost 70 years and then resided in Kirksville. Mom loved life. She was a loving…
Read MoreEsther Ellen (Schenk) Webber
Esther Ellen (Schenk) Webber, 85, of East Peoria, went to meet her Lord on February 2nd, 2026, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Morton, IL. Esther was born to Paul Schafer and Ruby Lou (Sturgeon) Schenk, the third of four children, on September 7, 1940, in rural Scotland County, Missouri, near the County Seat…
Read MoreVICKI SHALLEY
1926-2026 Vicki Lynn Shalley, 70, of Memphis died February 6, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by those that loved her. She was born on January 19, 1956, in Avon, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Phyllis Sublett. Vicki was the beloved wife of Doug Shalley of Memphis, Missouri, and a loving…
Read MoreMemphis FFA Chapter Celebrates 2026 National FFA Week, Feb. 21st-28th
INDIANAPOLIS – The Memphis FFA Chapter in Memphis, MO will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 21st – 28th, 2025.. National FFA Week embraces more than 90 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. More than 1 million members with a passion for agriculture will participate in activities at local, state and national levels. Designated a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help…
Read More