Area News
How to Re-Open? Area School Districts Face Questions
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group When the COVID-19 pandemic forced an abrupt halt to the 2019-2020 school year in March, the normal flow of the school year was shattered, and it may never be the same. Schools across the area have struggled with how to continue their mission of educating the youth in our…
Read MoreNewland, Prather Honored for Combined 75 Years of Service to Hospital
The Scotland County Hospital (SCH) Employee Committee in Memphis recognized employees for their years of service with the organization and awarded service pins this month during National Hospital Week. There are several employees at SCH that have been loyal to the organization for multiple decades and received service pins this year. At the top of…
Read MoreRecent Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library Adult Fiction Yeah, new books are arriving at the library! Curbside service available. Give us a call if you’d like any of these new books. Out of the Embers, by Amanda Cabot The Night Watchman, by Louise Erdrich A Reasonable Doubt, by Phillip Margolin Daughter of Rome, by…
Read MoreMemphis Swim Team to Begin 15th Season
Sign-ups and the first practice for the Memphis Swim Team is fast approaching and will be held on Monday, June 8. All youth age 6-18 are eligible to participate. At 8:30 a,m, on June 8, all participants and at least one parent or guardian must attend the informational meeting and submit their sign-up paperwork. Practice…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month by Dr. Karisha Devlin, University of Missouri Extension Mental health issues are not unique. Data shows that 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness during their lifetime. Everyone has stress, but COVID-19 has ramped up stressed levels for all of us. While there are many resources available to…
Read MorePicture Perfect Ending for a COVID-19 Wedding Saga
While a picture may indeed be worth a thousand words, even a flawless photo such as this may not tell the whole story, the tale of how a perfect picture ultimately did represent a picture perfect ending for the story of Sam and Hannah’s wedding. Viewing the amazing wedding photos by Carrie Ann Photography, it…
Read MoreFulk Elected New Chairman of the Board at Scotland County Hospital & Clinics
Lori Fulk was recently elected Chairman of the Board of the Scotland County Hospital when the board held their annual reorganization meeting. Fulk, a retired public school music teacher, first joined the Board of Directors in April 2016. She replaced Barb Blomme who did not run for another term of office. Fulk represents District #2…
Read MoreJeff Davis, DO Honored as Physician of the Year by Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Jeff Davis, DO of Memphis, Missouri was recently awarded the 2020 Physician of the Year Award by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS). Each year, this prestigious award is given to one physician for an outstanding accomplishment, event, or service, during the preceding calendar year. Jeff Davis, DO, is a family medicine specialist…
Read MoreCalesse Bair Named to Graceland University Spring 2020 President’s List
The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2020 spring term have been announced, and Calesse Bair of Memphis, has been named to the president’s list. Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa,…
Read MoreReckenberg honored
William Reckenberg was recently honored by the Jauflione Chapter of the Missouri State Society of Daughters of the American Revolution as Patriot of the Month for 2020. Chapter Regent Debbie Kauk presented the award to Reckenberg to recognize his outstanding patriotic service to our country.
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