Area News
County Commission Seeking Answers About Controversial Cellular Tower Application
In a letter addressed to the Federal Communications Commission, and the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) as well as the company proposing construction of a cellular tower at a contested location on the outskirts of the City of Memphis, the Scotland County Commission has called out the entities for the continued failure to include…
Read MoreCounty Opening Application Process for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Funds
On June 1st, the Scotland County Commission announced it was opening the application process to begin distributing $575,102 in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds. The county will be responsible for determining eligibility and administering distribution of the funds to eligible parties. The County is allocating 50% of the CARES Act funds…
Read MoreScotland County Parish Plans Virtual Bake Sale
The Scotland County Parish of the United Methodist Churches of Arbela, Downing and Granger is planning a “Virtual Bake Sale,” for June 19, 2020. Orders are being taken for home-baked goodies. Social distancing will continue to be practiced, with orders to be picked up at the church parsonage at 202 N. Adams, Memphis, beginning at…
Read MoreStolen Vehicle Fiasco Ends in Knox County
Knox County, MO – Friday, May 29, 2020 – Details about an arrest in Knox County on Thursday afternoon, May 28, have begun to be released by local law enforcement. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Chad Mahoney, 42, of Lakeview, AR, was arrested on Thursday at 3:06 p.m. for three counts of felony tampering…
Read MoreScotland County Ambulance District Sales Tax Proposal
I want to take a moment to explain the sales tax that Scotland County Ambulance District is proposing. The Ambulance District has not had a tax increase of any kind in over 30 years. This tax is a special tax that can be proposed by Ambulance and Fire Districts only. The reason that it is…
Read MoreScotland County Fair Announces Junior Miss, Little Miss Contests
Applications are available for the Junior Miss and Little Miss Scotland County Fair contest. The contest will be held during the Scotland County Fair Queen coronation on Monday, July 6 at 7:00 PM for the opening night of the 2020 Scotland County Fair. Junior Miss contestants must be 13-16 years old and Little Miss contestants…
Read MoreGet Hooked on Fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 6-
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC…
Read MoreFuneral Services Friday for Pamela Tripp of Memphis
Funeral Services Friday for Pamela Tripp of Memphis Pamela G. Tripp, 60, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away at her home, Sunday, May 24, 2020. Visitation will be held at the Memphis Funeral Home, Thursday, May 28, 2020 after 2 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at…
Read MoreCampbell Earns MFA Foundation Scholarship
Katelin Ann Campbell, a graduating senior at Scotland County R-I High School, has won a $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship. The scholarship was awarded at the school’s Awards Assembly. Katelin Campbell is the daughter of Kim and Zac Campbell of Memphis. She plans to attend the University of Missouri – Columbia. The scholarship was sponsored by…
Read MoreVoters Reminded of Changes for Rescheduled Election Day
The April municipal elections, postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd. Voters are not used to heading to the polls in June, so local election official, Scotland County Clerk Batina Dodge is offering some tips to make the process as smooth as possible when the polls open on Tuesday,…
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