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Memphis Breaks Ground on Hangar to House Rare Pheasant Plane
GROUNDBREAKING-Pheasant airplane enthusiasts taking part in Saturday's groundbreaking ceremony were Peggy Brown, Doc Wiggins, Lew Prather, Fred Clapp, Rodney Mulvania, Audrey Glass, Stanley Myers and Harlo Donelson. MEMPHIS, Mo. — Nearly a century after Memphis briefly soared into aviation history, residents gathered Saturday to break ground on a permanent home for one of the town’s…
Read MoreSouth Gorin Maintains Tax Levy, Moves Ahead on Road and Church Projects
South Gorin Maintains Tax Levy, Moves Ahead on Road and Church ProjectsSOUTH GORIN, Mo. – The South Gorin Board of Aldermen voted to keep the city’s tax levy unchanged during its regular meeting Aug. 15, while approving several infrastructure and administrative measures.The meeting opened at 7 p.m. at City Hall with board members Teel Pflum, Donald…
Read MoreMemphis Council Backs Airport Fuel Upgrade, Approves Dozens of New Stop Signs
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Memphis Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at City Hall, addressing a wide-ranging agenda that included infrastructure improvements, traffic safety, utility repairs, and citizen concerns. Airport Fuel System Project ApprovedA major step forward for local aviation came with the passage of Ordinance 24-14, authorizing the city to enter into…
Read MoreAntique Fair King and Queen
The 2025 Antique Fair King & Queen are Bub & Brenda Wilson. The couple presided over the Baby Contest on Thursday evening. .
Read MorePeda Hard
The Pedal Tractor pull, sponsored by the Widows Sons, is a popular event at the Antique Fair. .
Read MoreClarification
The Letter to Editor printed in the August 21 issue of the Memphis Democrat regarding “Becker’s Honors 209+ Women Presidents and CEO’s of Hospitals and Health Systems” was submitted by Sandra Kalman. The letter was inadvertently published without including the writer’s name, and for that we apologize. It is our policy that all Letters to…
Read MoreMemphis Aldermen Adopt New City Code, Address Website Concerns and Citizen Complaints
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Memphis Board of Aldermen met for their regular session on Thursday, July 3, where they approved a comprehensive update to the city’s Code of Ordinances, addressed ongoing public concerns, and discussed municipal projects ranging from website improvements to city infrastructure. Mayor David Michael Ahland called the meeting to order at 6:30…
Read MoreCounty Bridges Pass Inspection as Commissioners Tackle Infrastructure, Insurance, and Rail Issues
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Scotland County Commission convened for regular sessions on July 31 and August 6, addressing a full agenda that included transportation infrastructure, facility maintenance, insurance matters, and growing concerns from residents about railroad crossing closures in Gorin. The July 31 meeting opened at 8:30 a.m. at the Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers…
Read MoreScotland County Court Cases – 8-21-25
08/07/2025 – 25SE-AC00040 – BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE V MARLA GREINER – AC Breach of Contract 08/08/2025 – 25SE-CR00039 – ST V MONTANA BROOKE CARMACK – Description: Ownr Opr Mv Wtht Maintng Fncl Rspnblty (Mv Rqrd To Be Regd) – 1st Offense { Misdemeanor D RSMo: 303.025 }, Date: 07/29/2025 – MO HP TROOP B…
Read MoreAugust Spirit of SCH Winner
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Woods, the August Spirit of SCH winner at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis. Kaitlyn has worked in the Environmental Services Department since December 2024. Here is what her nominator said about her, “I would like to nominate Kaitlyn for her dedication and hard work in maintaining a clean environment for our patients.…
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