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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) will be held weekly, each Friday night at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 320 S. Main Street, in Memphis. For details, contact Mike Cantril (660)627-8546.  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Scotland County Ambulance District will hold its monthly Board Meeting at 7pm in the Administrative Building…

“We are in desperate need,” says Michelle Kleeman, 4-H club leader and owner of Kleeman Family Farm in southwestern Missouri. These five words describe the frustration many rural families face without access to one of today’s essential school supplies — high-speed internet. The challenges are even greater this year as many schools move some or…

By Carolyn Primm This spring, after schools closed due to the Coronavirus, I noticed that a school bus continued to pass my house each day.  The bus was taking meals to many of our school children. “The meal children receive at school may be the only meal some children get each day,” I was told. …

SIKESTON – Recent bridge inspections have revealed deterioration, requiring MoDOT to restrict heavy loads on the Route 51/Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River in Perry County to 25 tons. New weight-limit signs will be installed on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Traffic Impacts: ·  Weight limits on the bridge will be reduced to 25 tons, including loads…

Dear Editor:  This information is meant to provide guidance and information to both employers and employees regarding returning to work after a symptomatic or asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) positive COVID-19 test. These new guidelines not only help employers but employees who have missed months of work due to a positive COVID-19 test. These are the…

Thursday September 10: Chicken Salad Sandwich, Potato Chips, Lettuce Salad, Pineapple, Donut Friday September 11: BBQ or Plain Ribs, Parsley Potato, 3-bean salad, Hot Roll, Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler Monday September 14 Juicy Burger on Bun, French Fries, Cauliflower Blend, Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Cake Tuesday September 15: Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Sauerkraut, Cranberry Sauce, Bread,…

 Professional cemetery preservationist, Jonathan Appell, is embarking on a tour of 48 states in 48 days where he will perform day long preservation workshops in one cemetery in each of the 48 states. Shelby Memorial Cemetery in Shelbyville, MO has been granted the distinct privilege in the selection for his visit to the State of…

August 11, 2020 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis met in regular session on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Memphis Fire Station, 110 N. Washington Street, Memphis, Missouri.  Mayor Aaron Dale called the meeting to order.  Aldermen present were:  Lane Campbell, Katie Harris, and Jenny Aldridge; Alderman Jobe…

Parents as Teachers is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families prenatally through kindergarten entry. This evidence-based program delivers parent education through personal visits and group meetings. Families are partnered with a certified parent educator to become equipped with the knowledge and support needed to promote their child’s healthy growth and development, safety and their readiness to learn in the school setting. Parent educators, Stephanie Shalley and Amanda…