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Memphis FFA Farm Management Team Advances to State
The 2022 Memphis FFA Farm Management team consisted of team members Hugh Baker, Beau Triplett, Elsie Kigar, Eric Mohr and alternate Penelope Cline. The team had a successful contest season, and spent many hours studying and competing in practice contests throughout the spring. They placed 4th at the Northeast District contest, which allowed them to…
Read MoreMemphis City Council Swears In Newly Elected Officials, Mayor Makes Appointments
Disclaimer: Below are the unapproved minutes of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis, Missouri from the meeting held on May 5, 2022. The Minutes are subject to amendment, correction, or clarification until formal approval by the Board of Aldermen. The Board of Alderman of the City of Memphis met in regular session…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Class of 2022! Senior
By Echo Menges Family, friends and school staff gathered at the Scotland County R-1 High School gymnasium in honor of the Class of 2022 to celebrate their high school graduation marking the closure of one chapter and the start of another one. Hundreds of people packed the gymnasium to witness the graduation ceremony, and see…
Read MoreTigers Rally for Walk-Off Win Over Canton
By Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- 5/2/22- It was a great game in awful weather. The Scotland County Tigers (7-9, 4-3) were looking for redemption coming off a tough loss to Westran. They were hoping to find it last Monday night when Canton came to town. After surrendering the lead late, the Tigers of Scotland were…
Read MoreMoDOT Hierarchy Credits U.S. Rep. for Rural Bridge Program
By Echo Menges US Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO, District 6), the top Missouri Department of Transportation official, most of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, MoDOT District, Area and Project Engineers, and representatives of the companies contracted to complete millions of dollars worth of Missouri bridge replacement work made the trek to Lewis County last…
Read MoreTwo Vehicles Stolen In Scotland County, Wyaconda Man Arrested
By Echo Menges, NEMOnews Media Group Scotland County, MO – Thursday, May 5, 2022 – Two vehicles were stolen in Scotland County early Thursday morning, and both were involved in crashes not long after, which kept local law enforcement busy. “The first truck was stolen at 3:10 this morning from Prairieland FS in Memphis. It…
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