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Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-02 Declaring a State of Emergency in Missouri
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in Missouri in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Parson announced the emergency declaration in a press conference today. The following individuals were also present at the press conference: Dr. Randall Williams, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital Closed to Visitors
Memphis, Missouri – Friday, March 13, 2020 – The Scotland County Hospital has announced it is closed to visitors. The following information was released by the hospital on Friday afternoon. ATTENTION ALL: No visitors are allowed. If you have a clinic appointment, lab, radiology, therapy or a patient for any other reasons, we have access…
Read MoreTHURSDAY, MARCH 12 American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Scotland County Hospital from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or check www.redcross.org to get additional information or to make an appointment. Parking in Lot B FRIDAY, MARCH 13 The Call of the Wild is showing at Memphis Cinema at 7 p.m. FRIDAY,…
Read MorePeace Corps Volunteers
The Peace Corps ranks its top volunteer-producing colleges and universities annually according to the size of the student body. Truman was the only Missouri school to be included in the top 25 on any of the Peace Corps’ lists. “These schools are institutions that emphasize being global citizens and service-minded students,” said Peace Corps Director…
Read MoreScotland County Parish Plans Community Appreciation Luncheon
On Friday, March 20, 2020, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., the Scotland County Parish of the United Methodist Churches of Arbela, Downing and Granger will again open the doors to the parsonage at 202 North Adams, right here in Memphis MO, to share a “thanking-you-for-your-support” kind of soup luncheon. The community…
Read MoreCity Council Authorize Funds Use to Expedite Sewer Pump Replacement
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis met in regular session on Thursday, March 5, 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.…
Read MoreScotland County Circuit Court To Implement New Jury System
Memphis, Mo. – Beginning this spring, prospective jurors in Scotland County can choose to communicate with the court by text or e-mail, as the Scotland County Circuit Court implements the new Show-Me Jury system. The Scotland County Circuit Court will mail new Show-Me Jury questionnaire letters starting in March, 2020, for jury service beginning May…
Read MoreLocal VFW Post 4958 to Recognize Veterans
Memphis VFW Post 4958 will be honoring 10 veteran members who are 75 – 85 years old. This recognition ceremony will be at the VFW Post on Thursday March 19 at 6 PM. Veterans to be recognized are: George (Bill) Camp, Gerald Eaves, Richard Palmer, Benjamin Scott, Ronald Henkenius, Charles Downing, Charles Oliver, Thomas Corwin,…
Read MoreRiney Still Active Barbering 60 Years Later
On March 4, 2020, Larry Riney, owner of the local barbershop just off the square, has been in the barbering business for sixty years this month. Larry stopped by the Memphis Democrat office to discuss a little bit about his experiences and how he was convinced to get into barbering. Larry was encouraged by his…
Read MoreHeroes Helping the Heartland Auction Fundraiser
On Saturday March 14, Heroes Helping the Heartland will be hosting their first fundraiser auction at the Memphis VFW at 123 W. Monroe Street to raise money to purchase a service dog for an 11-year-old amputee. Two big tickets items that will be given away during the fundraiser are a 5-day African safari hunt, and…
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