Area Breaking News
Wittstock, Population Health Coordinator at SCH, Wins Ripple Effect Award
Crossriver Quality Health Partners is incredibly proud to announce the sixth recipient of the Ripple Effect Award, Tabitha Wittstock, MA, Scotland County Hospital, Memphis, MO. The Ripple Effect Award is a recognition awarded to a clinical or non-clinical staff member who has exemplified the mission and vision of Crossriver Quality Health Partners (CQHP). These individuals…
Read MoreEarly Treatment Can Make A Big Difference
I want to let people know of a new therapy available at Scotland County Hospital for early treatment of Covid-19 which is making a big difference in outcomes and limiting the number of people who need to be hospitalized for worsening symptoms and a deteriorating condition. I recently had the misfortune to become infected with…
Read MoreTigers Show Improvement in Tough Tournament Field
By: Corey Stott EWING, Mo.- (1/5/21-1/7/21)- Coach Jeremy Austin’s Scotland County Tigers (4-5) knew they had a tough road ahead coming into the 2021 Highland Tournament. They were the #8 seed and would open play against the top-seeded Palmyra Panthers (5-4). And regardless if they won or lost, they would be facing either a #4…
Read MoreScotland County Lists CARES Act Recipients
Scotland County has finalized the list of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding received from the federal government to assist in the local response to the COVIDS-19 pandemic. The CARES Act allowed governments, businesses and other entities to apply for funds. In Scotland County’s case, the Scotland County Commissioners reviewed applications…
Read MoreLady Tigers Take 2nd in Highland Tournament
By: Corey Stott EWING, Mo.- (1/6/21-1/9/21)- The Scotland County Lady Tigers (6-3) entered the 2021 Highland Tournament as the #2 seed, and that proved true as they brought home the second-place plaque. The Lady Tigers faced several unknowns coming into the week. They lost junior forward Abby Curry to a knee injury before the holiday…
Read MoreMU Extension to Help Expand Mental Health Resources in Rural Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s rural counties lack mental health services despite growing financial stress and suicide rates. All of Missouri’s 99 rural counties face a shortage of mental health professionals; 57 of them have none. University of Missouri Extension hopes to change that through a multistate project to help farmers, ranchers and farm families find…
Read MoreYear In Review July-December
This past year has been a whirlwind ride for everyone. Every year, we review the what made the news in Scotland County. This week, we’ll review July through December. From all of us here at the Memphis Democrat, we wish you a happy, safe and prosperous New Year in 2021. July On July 2nd, Scotland…
Read MoreInfrastructure Improvements Top 2020 Accomplishments, 2021 Plans
By Mike Scott The City of Memphis had a busy year in 2020, although most of the public probably doesn’t realize it. “We’ve been targeting infrastructure improvements,” said Memphis City Administrator Allen Creek in an interview with the Memphis Democrat on Thursday, December 31. “We’ve been focusing on water, sewer and streets,” Creek said. These…
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