Memphis Community Players to Mark 50th Anniversary With ‘Clue: On Stage’
The Memphis Community Players will celebrate their 50th anniversary this summer with the production of “Clue: On Stage” on August 6, 7, 8, and 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Memphis Theatre. “Clue: On Stage” is a play based on the popular 1985 movie “Clue,” which was itself inspired by the classic board game. The play is…
Read MoreFair Queen
On Monday, July 11, Zada Ketchum was names the 2025 Scotland County Fair Queen. Pictured are Zada Ketchum and her court, first runner up Jaci Knupp and second runner up Kara Bulen. .
Read MoreKyle Shelley Joins Scotland County Farm Bureau as New Insurance Agent
Scotland County native Kyle Shelley is the newest insurance agent at Scotland County Farm Bureau. Scotland County native Kyle Shelley has stepped into a familiar world with a fresh perspective as the newest insurance agent at Scotland County Farm Bureau. At 34 years old, Kyle is proud to be serving the community where he was…
Read MoreThree Highway Projects Approved for Scotland County in Missouri’s $13.3 Billion Transportation Plan
Scotland County will benefit from three key transportation projects over the next five years, under the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission’s newly approved Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for fiscal years 2026-2030.The projects include pavement preservation and improvements on two major routes as well as a rural route upgrade:· MO Route 15 Pavement Preservation (Award…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital Celebrates 55 Years
Scotland County Hospital is celebrating its 55th Anniversary this month. At 8 am on July 20, 1970, Scotland County Hospital opened its doors with two patients admitted. This newspaper clipping, from the late Leann Childress, was received in 2020 during the 50th Anniversary celebration. Groundbreaking for Scotland County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home, 1969. Left…
Read MoreLarry Riney Retires After 65 Years Behind the Barber’s Chair
After 65 years of cutting hair and endless conversations, Memphis barber Larry Riney is hanging up his scissors for good. After 65 years of cutting hair and endless conversations, Memphis barber Larry Riney is hanging up his scissors for good. At 84 years old, Larry has decided it’s time to step away from the chair…
Read MoreYour Newspaper Matters. But Delivery Delays Are Hurting Us All.
Your Newspaper Matters. But Delivery Delays Are Hurting Us All. How does your local newspaper get delivered to you? That seems like a simple question, but the reality is far more complex. After we’ve attended meetings, gathered information, taken photos, sold ads, written stories about local people and issues, and laid out each page, the…
Read More4-H Royalty
The Scotland County Fair crowned their 2025 4-H Royalty on Monday evening. Serving this year are: (L-R:) Lucas Hamm-Prince, Brooke Jackson-Princess, Morgan Jackson-Queen, and Rhet Ketchum-King .
Read MoreRotary Club of Scotland County Holds Annual Banquet  
2025-2026 Rotary club officers are L-R: Vice-President-Corey Stott, KMEM Station Manager; Treasurer-Joe Fulk, Retired; Rotary District 6040 Assistant District Governor, Ron Kinzler-Rotary Club of Unionville; President-Kevin Brown, Attorney; and Past President Freddie Henderson. Not pictured: Secretary-Jeff Behrens, Gerth & Baskett Furniture/Gerth Funeral Service. The Scotland County Rotary Club held their annual banquet on June 25,…
Read MoreInternational Rotarians from Africa Visit Northeast Missouri  
International Rotarians from Africa visited northeast Missouri in June. L-R: Peter Nkosi from Malawi, Martin Maversera from Zimbabwe, Maudy Lwenje from Zambia, Susanna Millapo from Zambia, Rachel Ward from Zambia, Dr. Okhuaihesuyi (Kirksville Rotarian and Host, originally from Nigeria) and Jacob Chikoya from Malawi. The Rotary Clubs of Kirksville recently hosted a group of International…
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