Area News
SCR-1 Honor Roll
12th Grade A Honor Roll Alexander, Jansen Anders, Kaden Blessing, Jenna Blessing, Morgan Bradley-Robinson, Kilee Campbell, Laney Carter, Hunter Chabert, Kadon Darcy, Bobbi Darland, Sylvia Davis, Clara Davis, Shaylee Green, Eric Harrison, Carson Justice, Kyra Kirkpatrick, Dylan Kraus, Hailey Mohr, Dylan Richmond, Kade Sevier, Nathaniel Smith, Brooke Stott, Kylee Talbert, Magnum Tinkle, Ethan Tinkle, Zoe…
Read MoreKigar moves on to District Competition
Missouri Agribusiness Revolving Loan Fund Refueled
On Thursday, the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announced that its Agribusiness Revolving Loan Fund was awarded a $500,000 loan from USDA Rural Development to aid in economic improvements and job creation. As a result, MASBDA is recruiting loan applications for agribusinesses located in communities of less than 50,000 residents. Due to COVID-19,…
Read MoreScotland County Ministerial Alliance Meeting
The SCMA met on November 11 at the Lutheran Church in Memphis. Those present were: Mark Appold, Karen Biggs, Josh Black, Marie Ebeling, Dan Hite, Mary Lou Toft, and Jack Sumption. Community Action now has funds for assistance with utility bills. We encourage anyone needing assistance to get in touch with Community Action. There are…
Read MoreWinners and Grinners
By Carolyn L. Primm Emotions have been high following the announcement of the potential results of the Presidential election. As is always true, some people are thrilled with the president-elect. These folks expect great things in the next four years. Others are not so thrilled. As Andy Griffith tells his son, Opie, after Opie…
Read MoreCounty Commission Minutes
Thursday, November 5, 2020 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 was absent, Eastern District Commissioner, Danette Clatt, Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins,…
Read MoreStaff Favorites at Scotland County Memorial Library
Staff Favorites for November 2020 The following books, recently selected by the library staff as their favorite reads, are available at the library. These books are available using curbside service. Fannie Flagg brings readers back to Whistle Stop, Alabama, in The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop, her new sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Members of My Community: I’m coming to you today as a concerned wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and community member. My family is absolutely the most precious motivation for my existence, with God as my guiding light. My husband and I moved to Northeast Missouri more than a decade ago from a bustling metropolitan…
Read MoreCity of Downing Regular Meeting
The Board of the City of Downing convened at 6:00pm on November 2, 2020 with Mayor Alan Garrett presiding. Present were Aldermen Gene Bruner, Ray Bange, Bill Anderson and City Clerk Carol Dryden. Also present was Joy VanWye to be sworn in as our new Alderman. Copies of the Agenda, Minutes of the last meeting,…
Read MoreA Christmas Wish
Each year during the Advent Season children and families get caught up in the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. For most it will be a time of celebrating the coming of our Messiah and King. It will be celebrated with lots of friends and family, fellowship, food, fun and gifts. For others it will be…
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