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Real Estate Property Values For Scotland County Will Be Increasing

The Scotland County Assessor’s Office has been notified by the State Tax Commission that the property values are falling out of compliance for 2025.  The county is obligated by State Statute to assess values within fair market value. The State Tax Commission has issued Scotland County a Memo of Understanding (MOU) for the 2025 Tax Year…

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Mizzou Releases Spring 2025 Dean’s List

COLUMBIA, Mo. — At the University of Missouri, excellence isn’t just expected — it’s achieved. That’s evidenced by the 11,481 undergraduate students who earned a place on the spring dean’s list, an extraordinary testament to their determination, ambition and pursuit of success.   Memphis: Kendal Nicole Anderson – Junior, Health Sciences Hugh Baker – Sophomore,…

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Kids Safety Day Moves to Fairgrounds, Expands with Ag Day Partnership

MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County’s annual Kids Safety Day is set to return Saturday, June 21, with expanded programming and a new location at the Scotland County Fair Grounds. The free, family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is now being held in partnership with the Scotland County Fair’s Ag Day.Established in…

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Doc Wiggins Marks 60 Years as Scotland County Veterinarian

Dr. Larry “Doc” Wiggins, D.V.M., chats with visitors at the Scotland County Veterinary Clinic on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, as community members stopped by to celebrate his 60th anniversary in practice. Wiggins opened the clinic in 1965 and, at age 85, continues to serve animals and their owners across Scotland County. By Echo Menges Dr. Larry…

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Customer Appreciation Celebration Draws Large Crowd

Eclipse Enterprise, LLC welcomed hungry customers to the appliance store for a customer appreciation barbecue on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Photo by Echo Menges By Echo Menges RUTLEDGE, Mo. — Eclipse Enterprise LLC, the new appliance store in Rutledge, hosted a large crowd for a Customer Appreciation Celebration held Saturday, June 7, 2025.Hot dogs, hamburgers and fixings were served to…

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Scotland County Court Cases

06/02/2025 – 25SE-CR00027 – ST V MICHAEL B MARTIN – Description: Child Molestation – 2nd Degree -Child Less Than 12 Yoa { Felony B RSMo: 566.068 }, Date: 03/01/2023; Description: Statutory Sodomy Or Attempted Statutory Sodomy – Deviate Sexual Intercourse – Person Less Than 14 Yoa { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 566.062 }, Date: 03/01/2023; Description:…

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Danny & Terri Emel To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Danny and Terri (Barnes) Emel of Memphis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2025. Danny and Terri (Barnes) Emel of Memphis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2025.  The Rev. Len Camp performed the double-ring ceremony at the First Christian Church in Memphis.  Danny is the son of the…

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Scotland County Court Cases – 6-12-25

  05/27/2025 – 25SE-AC00029 – DON MUSSER V CHEYENNE DUNDEE ET AL – AC Rent and Possession 05/29/2025 – 25SE-CR00025 – ST V COLIN WALKER HATFIELD – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16 – 19 Mph) { Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010 }, Date: 05/18/2025 – MO HP TROOP B – MACON; Description: Ownr…

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Truman State University Announces List of Spring Graduates

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has released the names of students who graduated at the conclusion of the spring semester. The names of the graduates can be found online at truman.edu/honors/spring-2025-graduation-list. Students who graduated with honors will have that distinction noted by their names. Cum laude recognizes those who earned a grade point average of 3.50-3.74. Magna…

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