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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor of the Memphis Democrat August 17, 2015 Thank you to Alisa Kiger for her Thursday, August 14, 2025, article: “Becker’s Honors 209+ Women Presidents and CEOs of Hospitals and Health System.” Now the public knows from where Meagan Weber received her Masters of Business Administration (MBA): Western Governors (University). Since first…
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 MoreScotland County Historical Society to Break Ground on Pheasant Airplane Hangar August 23
The Pheasant H-10 biplane, one of only three known to exist, is currently housed at the Wiggins Family Museum in Memphis, Missouri. On Saturday, August 23, the community broke ground for a new hangar to display the aircraft. The Scotland County Historical Society will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the hangar that will house the…
Read MoreOpen House At Wyaconda Medical Services
Staff attending the Wyaconda Medical Services Open House on Wednesday, August 13 were: Scotland County Hospital CEO Meagan Weber, Linden Antal , Jewley Kraus, Brandi White, FNP, Cheyenne Neagle, RN, BSN, Rural Health Clinics Director, Brent Peirick, COO at Scotland Count Hospital. Dr Kelsey Davis-Humes was not present for the photo. . Cheyenne Neagle, RN,…
Read MoreScotland County Will Launch Cross Country and Girl’s Golf Programs this Upcoming School Year
By: Weston Smith Thursday, August 7th, 2025 Cameryn Siegfried and Keeley Brown (Girls Golf), and Kierstyn Moore (Cross Country) will be looking to pave the way for future tigers in Scotland County’s first Cross Country and Girl’s Golf season. During a meeting on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 the Scotland County R-1 Board of Education voted…
Read MoreDowning Board Approves Bills, Keeps Tax Rate Steady
DOWNING, Mo. — The Downing Board of Aldermen met in regular session at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 with Mayor Alan Garrett presiding. Aldermen Ray Bange, Bob Garrett, Daniel Beeler and Allen Middleton were present, along with Water/Wastewater Operator Tad Anderson, Contract Operator Eric Bowens and City Clerk Carol Dryden.Board members received copies of the agenda, minutes…
Read MoreScotland County Court Cases – 8-14-25
07/29/2025 – 704670134 – ST V ELIZABETH NICOLE COX – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 6-10 Mph) { Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010 }, Date: 07/25/2025 – MO HP TROOP B – MACON 07/29/2025 – 704681289 – ST V CODY CLARK STRAIT – Description: Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt…
Read MoreCounty Commission Tackles Roads, Equipment Purchases and Grants in Busy July
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Scotland County Commission met multiple times throughout July, addressing a wide array of county business ranging from infrastructure and grant approvals to courthouse technology upgrades and administrative contracts. Presiding Commissioner Duane Ebeling and Western District Commissioner David Wiggins were present at each session, while Eastern District Commissioner Brent Rockhold attended most…
Read MoreBreath Test Question Triggers Mistrial in Sheriff’s DWI Case
Bryan Whitney, center, talks with his lawyer, Travis Noble, left, outside the Scotland County Courthouse after a mistrial was declared Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Photo by Echo Menges. Improper question ends proceedings just 58 minutes after the jury was seated. SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. — A misdemeanor DWI trial for Scotland County Sheriff Bryan Whitney ended…
Read MoreMemphis Community Players Present “Clue: On Stage”
Cast of “Clue: On Stage” Front: Uriah Ogle. Second Row: Guinevere Barrientos, Chrissy Myers, John Myers, Brent Karhoff- Third Row L to R: Scott Hathaway, Joe Fulk, Lori Fulk, Lynnette Dyer, Amber Brown, Teresa Cotton, Angie Tipling, Theresa Fleming, Mason Trimby, Tom Cotton. Not pictured: Jeff Dyer. The Memphis Community Players will present “Clue: On…
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