Local Chief Nursing Officer Graduates from Leadership Program
Cassie Beard, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis completed the National Rural Health Association CNO Certification course. Congratulations to Scotland County Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)! Cassie Beard, MSN, RN, completed the National Rural Health Association CNO Certification course. This program was created by rural hospital CNOs, for rural…
Read MoreStudents Participate in Drama Camp
Seventeen students, from Scotland County, the Kansas City area, and a visiting participant from Iowa, performed in the production “Imagine a Dragon” sponsored by the Memphis Community Players, Inc. on June 27, at the Memphis Theatre. Appearing on stage were the Innkeepers Zoe Florez, Anna Freburg, Hadley Baker, Morgan Jackson, Sadie Jackson, and Bryleigh Ward. …
Read MoreCommission Addresses Road Concerns, Approves Repairs to Former Bank Building
MEMPHIS, Mo. – The Scotland County Commission addressed road maintenance, courthouse repairs and equipment purchases during its regular meetings held June 12, 18 and 25 at the courthouse commission chambers. During the June 12 session, commissioners approved minutes from June 11 and handled routine consent agenda items. Treasurer Tasha Fadiga presented monthly settlement reports and…
Read MoreScotland County Commission Moves Forward on Bank Purchase, Infrastructure Projects
Memphis, Mo. — The Scotland County Commission advanced several key initiatives in recent weeks, including finalizing the purchase of the former U.S. Bank building in Memphis and taking steps on infrastructure improvements and disaster planning. At their May 29 meeting, commissioners Duane Ebeling, Brent Rockhold, and David Wiggins voted unanimously to sign the Bill of…
Read MoreMemphis Aldermen Approve Liquor Licenses, Commit to Maintaining Old Cemetery
The Memphis Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Thursday, June 5, 2025, with Mayor Mike Ahland presiding. Aldermen Mike Gundy, Lane Campbell, Katie Harris, and Mike Stone were all present, along with several department heads and city staff. Among the key items of business was approval of liquor license renewals for Gas &…
Read MoreScotland County Court Cases – 6-26-25
06/09/2025 – 25SE-AC00031 – RON STONE V DIRECTOR OF REVENUE, MISSOURI DEPARTME – AC Misc Associate Civil-Other 06/09/2025 – 704647462 – ST V DILLION ALLEN SHELTON – Description: Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt { Infraction RSMo: 307.178 }, Date: 06/01/2025 – MO HP TROOP B – MACON 06/11/2025 –…
Read MoreSafety Day/Ag Day
Saturday's Kids' Safety Day and Ag Day at the Scotland County Fairgrounds was well attended. The Scotland County Fire Department put on a grain entrapment rescue demonstration. You can see a short video by scanning the QR code. . The Scotland County Health Department used human power on a bike to blend salsa for chips…
Read MoreDONALD JAMES NORTON
1962-2025 Donald James “Jimmy” Norton, 63, of Gorin, passed away June 18th, 2025 at his home. He was born June 3, 1962, the son of Donald G. Norton and Betty J. (Archer) Norton in Columbia, Missouri. Jimmy grew up in Gorin, where he also attended school. In his free-time you could find Jimmy in the…
Read MoreScotland County Among Lowest Wages In Northeast Missouri
By Mike ScottNEMOnews Media Group Marion County recorded the highest average weekly wage among eight northeast Missouri counties during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report, based on employment covered by unemployment insurance programs, showed Marion County leading the region with an average weekly…
Read MoreFinal Frame: Scotland County Lanes to Close After 65 Years in Business
RC and Sue Seppelt, along with their daughter Tami, stand behind the counter of their family-owned bowling alley and restaurant in Memphis, Mo., on one of their final days in business. After 56 years in the Seppelt family, the alley will close June 28, marking the end of an era for the local entertainment and…
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