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Jayme Engelbrecht, FNP-C, is a new Family Nurse Practitioner at Scotland County Hospital & Clinics
Jayme Engelbrecht, FNP-C, is a new Family Nurse Practitioner at Scotland County Hospital & Clinics. Jayme Engelbrecht, FNP-C, is a new Family Nurse Practitioner at Scotland County Hospital & Clinics. She is accepting new patients of all ages at Memphis Medical Services. Jayme is a native of Kirksville. She started her nursing journey at Kirksville…
Read MoreScotland County Court Cases – 7-3-25
06/16/2025 – 25SE-CR00029 – ST V LEVI STANLEY WEILER – Description: Ownr Opr Mv Wtht Maintng Fncl Rspnblty (Mv Rqrd To Be Regd) – 1st Offense { Misdemeanor D RSMo: 303.025 }, Date: 06/10/2025 – MO HP TROOP B – MACON 06/19/2025 – 25SE-CC00029 – FAWNTANA S WELLS V LISA WELLS – CC Other…
Read MoreMiddleton to Lead New Cross Country Program at Scotland County R-1
Toni Middleton has been hired as the new Scotland County cross country coach for both the middle school and high school boys’ and girls’ teams. Scotland County R-1 is taking strides in a new direction this fall by launching a cross country program. Toni Middleton, a native of Memphis and a 1998 graduate of Scotland…
Read MoreSpirit of Scotland County Hospital
Dr. Robert Remis Congratulations to Dr. Robert Remis. He is the JUNE Spirit of SCH winner (he’s tough to catch when he’s here for his clinic!) at Scotland County Hospital. He is a Urologist and sees patients at Memphis Medical Services 3 days a month. He started the Urology clinic at Memphis Medical Services in…
Read MoreLetter to Editor 7-3
Dear Editor: I must speak out about Pres. Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”. The more I learn about it the more fears and concerns I have for Scotland County and our communities. This bill, with its cuts to Medicaid, puts rural hospitals on the chopping block, including Scotland County Memorial Hospital. This hospital is not only…
Read MoreLocal Chief Nursing Officer Graduates from Leadership Program
Cassie Beard, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis completed the National Rural Health Association CNO Certification course. Congratulations to Scotland County Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)! Cassie Beard, MSN, RN, completed the National Rural Health Association CNO Certification course. This program was created by rural hospital CNOs, for rural…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital Receives Funding for New Microscope
Stephanie Mills, Manager of Communication, Member Services, and Economic Development-TCEC; Dr. Meagan Weber, CEO-Scotland County Hospital and Rural Health Clinics; Dawn Triplett, Vice President-TCEC Foundation Board of Directors; and Amy Farris, Manager of Human Resources and Administration-TCEC MEMPHIS, Mo -The Scotland County Hospital Foundation was recently awarded a grant from the Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC)…
Read More2025 Scotland County Fair Promises Week of Family Fun
The 2025 Scotland County Fair is set to bring a full week of entertainment, competition, and community spirit to Memphis, Missouri from July 5 through July 12. With a packed schedule of agricultural events, live music, and carnival rides, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The fair kicks off Saturday, July 5, with the 4-H/FFA…
Read MoreStudents Participate in Drama Camp
Seventeen students, from Scotland County, the Kansas City area, and a visiting participant from Iowa, performed in the production “Imagine a Dragon” sponsored by the Memphis Community Players, Inc. on June 27, at the Memphis Theatre. Appearing on stage were the Innkeepers Zoe Florez, Anna Freburg, Hadley Baker, Morgan Jackson, Sadie Jackson, and Bryleigh Ward. …
Read MoreCommission Addresses Road Concerns, Approves Repairs to Former Bank Building
MEMPHIS, Mo. – The Scotland County Commission addressed road maintenance, courthouse repairs and equipment purchases during its regular meetings held June 12, 18 and 25 at the courthouse commission chambers. During the June 12 session, commissioners approved minutes from June 11 and handled routine consent agenda items. Treasurer Tasha Fadiga presented monthly settlement reports and…
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