Area News
Long, Hot Road Trip Takes Toll On Tigers
By: Corey Stott LINCOLN, Mo.- 9/17/21- It was the perfect storm: a long, three hour and forty-five minute road trip south of Sedalia; an unusually hot and humid mid-September day; a bus without air-conditioning; a depleted squad at practice all week long; an opponent eager to get a win to stay above .500. All of…
Read MoreScotland County Lady Tigers Win Conference Shootout with KC Eagles
By David Sharp The first inning of Lewis and Clark Conference softball action at Scotland County set the tone for one of the 2021 Fall season’s highest scoring competitive games. Knox County (2-5, 1-1) sent 11 batters to the plate in the top of the first, scoring five runs. Scotland County (2-4, 1-1) battled back…
Read MoreFuel Tax Increase to Provide Additional Road Funding for Cities and Counties
According to recent projections released by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) counties and municipalities across the state can expect to begin seeing additional revenues for local roads and bridges. Missouri, cities and counties will benefit from the 12.5 cent state fuel tax increase, which beginning in October 2021, will see the state gas tax…
Read MoreSCR-1 School Board Looks At Future Building Projects
The Board of Education met in regular session on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. President Jamie Triplett called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with seven members present. II. Consent Agenda The board voted 7-0 to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: •Minutes – August 10th, 2021 meeting •Procedural Evaluations as follows-…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, We are writing to invite the public to a benefit. Hearts For Hope is hosting a benefit on Saturday, September 25th from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Pentecostal Church of Memphis. We are hosting this benefit in hopes to raise funds for our home and mission. Hearts for Hope is a…
Read MoreJauflione Chapter DAR September Meeting
Jauflione Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its regular meeting September 10, 2021 at the Christian Church in Memphis, MO. The meeting was opened in ritualistic form by regent Debbie Kauk with all members present participating.Opening prayer was gievn by Chaplain Nelda Billups. Roll call, time spent walking or riding the bus to school…
Read MoreLiving Life Over
10 Years Ago The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 23 counties in Missouri as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that began on May 1 and continues. 15 Years Ago U.S. Senators Jim Talent and Kit Bond sent a letter to the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Read MoreVFW Auxiliary Conducts September Business
The VFW Post #4958 Auxiliary held brief meeting September 13. District #17 President Welte was unable to attend the meeting but will reschedule. General orders for September and October were read, and the ground conducted monthly business. During the meeting members were reminded to pay their dues which are payable to Trisha. All members’ dues…
Read MoreNorton/Corwin Reunion News
Norton/Corwin Reunion The 68th annual reunion for the Norton/Corwin families was held on Sunday, September 19th, 2021, at the traditional gathering place – Nutrition Site, 301 West Monroe, Memphis, Missouri. Attendance was up from last year with 24 family members present! (Due to not having the reunion in 2020 because of the Covid Pandemic). Opening…
Read MoreMSHP Marks 90 Years Of Service & Protection
A letter from Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol: For nine decades, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has answered the call to serve and protect the citizens of this great state. In 1931, a superintendent, six captains, 49 troopers, and a few civilians launched the legacy of exceptional service and…
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