Area News

The Bible Grove Historical Preservation Committee has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Bible Grove Preservation Days. The event is annually held the third weekend in August at the old Bible Grove School and features a trap shoot, cookout, and historical demonstrations for guests. Committee member Lila Spray indicated the group is holding out hope…

The Scotland County Hospital Board of Directors met in regular session on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, via Zoom Meeting and in person. The Open Session was broadcasted via Facebook Live. In accordance with the Missouri Sunshine Law §610.020.1. As a best practice and if possible, public governmental bodies should take advantage of their website and…

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis met in special session on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in Memphis City Hall.  Mayor Aaron Dale called the meeting to order.  Aldermen present were:  Lane Campbell, Jobe Justice, Katie Harris, and Jenny Aldridge.  Others in attendance were:  City Administrator Allen Creek; Michele Drummond…

Conservation Report By: Missouri Conservation Agent Shannon Smith Frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and ends Oct. 31.  Missouri has two frog species that are legal game, the bullfrog and green frog.  Bullfrogs are larger and therefore more sought-after, however, both species are very similar in appearance. The daily limit is eight (8) frogs in…

The Moving on Group is for anyone who has lost a spouse, family member, or friend. The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month at the Nutrition Site in Memphis. Special thanks to the group’s sponsors who include Countryside Flowers, Memphis Funeral Home, Gerth Funeral Service, Payne Funeral Chapel, Rose Hardware, Bank of…

Social distancing, quarantine, isolation – terms heard all too often as it relates to the ongoing battle against COVID-19, but what do they really mean? After the recent rounds of testing for COVID-19 had increased the total number of active cases in Scotland County to six, the terms isolation and quarantine returned to the forefront.…

Local Groups Moving Forward With Youth, Livestock Portions of 2020 Fair Schedule Plans are moving forward with the Scotland County 4-H and FFA Livestock Shows despite recent news that the 2020 Scotland County Fair had been canceled. Youth Program Associate Kristy Eggleston-Wood with the University of Missouri Extension reported that the shows are planned for…

The American Association for Physician Leadership announced the CEO of Scotland County Hospital, Randy Tobler, MD, FACOG, CPE, has earned the prestigious Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential. The CPE designation indicates a physician has achieved superior levels of professional excellence and management education while also demonstrating effective health care industry knowledge and leadership skills. “Physician…

Four area students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri Dean’s List. Mason P. Kliethermes of Arbela; Lacey N. Perrilles of Memphis; Elijah L Cooley of Memphis and Olexes D. Strange of Rutledge were all named to the 2020 Spring Semester Dean’s List.

Four county residents have completed terms of office on the Scotland County University of Missouri Extension Council and will be succeeded by new members after a February 15 through February 17, 2017 election.