Area News
Scotland County Fair Kicks Off Next Week
The Scotland County Fair will run from Sunday, July 11, through Sunday, July 18, and it will be a week full of activities for the whole family. On Sunday, July 11, fair activities get started with the Dog Show at 1:00pm, followed by the introduction of Farm Family and 4-H Royalty at 6:30, and Vespers,…
Read MoreRotary Presents Scholarships and Inducts New Member
The Scotland County Rotary Club held their annual banquet on June 16, 2021, for the purpose of presenting scholarship recipients with a check and induction of a new member. Rotary club members and invited guests enjoyed a meal at Keith’s Cafe, followed by scholarship check presentations. The scholarships totaled $2,000 this year and $500 checks…
Read MoreMrs. Jennifer Bergeson Receives the Dr. Kay Clapp Children’s Literacy Award
Dr. Paul Yoder presented the prestigious Dr. Kay Clapp Children’s Literacy Award to 3rd Grade Teacher, Jennifer Bergeson, today at Truman State University. Truman State established this award in 2006 to honor Dr. Clapp, a wonderful emeritus faculty member. Dr. Clapp is a powerful proponent of literacy and children’s literacy. Mrs. Jennifer Bergeson began her…
Read MoreHearts for Hope Aims to Help Women Reenter Society
A fairly new program in Northeast Missouri is moving forward to help change women’s lives for the better under the direction of area do-good-er and Northeast Missourian Brenda Wilson. Wilson and her husband Bud have been helping people all of their lives. Currently, they are investing their time and attention into the latest “people helping…
Read More2021 State 4-H Poultry Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension 2021 State 4-H Poultry Day was held on Saturday, June 12th at the University of Missouri Animal Science Research Center, with 30 4-H youth participants from around the state in attendance. The State 4-H Poultry Day provided participants with a full day of educational sessions, workshops, and…
Read MoreGraham Certified in Low FODMAP, Brings Expertise to Region in the Dietary Special Touch Treatment of IBS
Andrea Graham, RDN, LD, Scotland County Hospital & Clinics, Memphis, MO, recently completed a certification that will tremendously benefit patients with a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She completed the Monash University Certification in Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates…
Read MoreRural Electric Coop Uses Matching Grant to Buy EKG Machine for Edina Clinic
The Edina Medical Services (EMS) opened its doors last June providing primary healthcare services for residents in and around the Knox County, Missouri, area. The clinic is a partnership between Blessing Health System in Quincy, IL, and Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. Recently, the clinic received a piece of equipment and technology to expand…
Read MoreCommission Mintes
Thursday, June 10, 2021 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling, Eastern District Commissioner, Brent Rockhold, …
Read MoreNew Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library
Adult Fiction The library is open! Stop by or give us a call if you’d like to reserve any of these books. The President’s Daughter, by Bill Clinton and James Patterson The Bullet (Eve Duncan # 27), by Iris Johansen The Stepsisters, by Susan Mallery Dial A for Aunties, by Jesse Q. Sutanto Aftermath, by…
Read MoreLiving Life Over
10 Years Ago High gasoline prices are taking their toll on summer vacations and adding to costs for farmers. The price at the pump was looming for the city of Memphis with the impending installation of the new electric substation. 15 Years Ago It’s that time again. Practice, practice, practice. The Memphis Community Players are…
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