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Scotland County Hospital 450 E Sigler Ave Memphis, MO 63555 CONTACT: Alisa Kigar, MBA, Communications Specialist [email protected] 660-465-8511 April 6, 2020   Auxiliary Makes Donation to Hospital for Teaching Kitchen     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   The SCCC/SCH Auxiliary recently made a donation to both the Dietary Department and Therapy Services Department at Scotland County Hospital. Hospital…

The City of Memphis cares about the health and safety of its residents.  As a precautionary measure, and in an effort to protect the community from the threat of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS),…

Judge Gary Dial was sworn into office as the 1st Circuit Judge following his appointment to the office by Governor Mel Carnahan in 1996. Missouri Supreme Court Justice Mary Russell performed the ceremony at the Scotland County Courthouse.  Judge Dial retired from the office on April 1st, 2020 after 24 years on the bench. There…

To further combat the spread of COVID-19 in Missouri, Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, under the direction of Governor Parsons, issued a Stay at Home Order which is effective April 6, 2020. This Order directs all Missourians to avoid leaving their residences unless necessary and to practice social…

Have you been reading the national news stories about the pressures of this crisis on not only the urban medical centers, but the rural hospitals? You may be asking yourself and your neighbors if your local hospital can weather this storm both medically and financially. Admittedly, the winds are picking up and the clouds are…

Building on Missouri’s efforts to control, contain, and combat COVID-19, Governor Mike Parson today issued a statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order effective beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020. The Order explicitly states that individuals currently residing within the state of Missouri shall avoid leaving their homes…

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis met in regular session on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in Memphis City Hall.  Mayor William Reckenberg called the meeting to order.  Aldermen present were:  Tom Glass, Jobe Justice, Chris Feeney, and Jenny Aldridge.  Others in attendance were:  City Administrator Allen Creek; Utility Supt.…

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, remains in operation in Missouri The Scotland County Health Department WIC program will continue to support current participants and to enroll new participants who may now be income-eligible due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the recommendations of the Centers for…

For immediate release: April 6, 2020 Contact: Maura Browning, Communications Director (573) 526-0949   Jefferson City, Mo. — At today’s press briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced he has signed Executive Order 20-08 suspending a statutory requirement that a notary public must conduct the notarization of official documents while the singer appears personally in front of him or her.…

Parker Triplett earned Honorable Mention Honors for Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Top Scholars. MOASSP recognizes the top 100 senior students in the state of Missouri who meet criteria including an ACT score of at least 29, GPA of 3.75 or higher, class rank in the 10 percent, exemplary attendance and citizenship, and service…