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Kids Safety Day Moves to Fairgrounds, Expands with Ag Day Partnership
MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County’s annual Kids Safety Day is set to return Saturday, June 21, with expanded programming and a new location at the Scotland County Fair Grounds. The free, family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is now being held in partnership with the Scotland County Fair’s Ag Day.Established in…
Read MoreMizzou Releases Spring 2025 Dean’s List
COLUMBIA, Mo. — At the University of Missouri, excellence isn’t just expected — it’s achieved. That’s evidenced by the 11,481 undergraduate students who earned a place on the spring dean’s list, an extraordinary testament to their determination, ambition and pursuit of success. Memphis: Kendal Nicole Anderson – Junior, Health Sciences Hugh Baker – Sophomore,…
Read MoreReal Estate Property Values For Scotland County Will Be Increasing
The Scotland County Assessor’s Office has been notified by the State Tax Commission that the property values are falling out of compliance for 2025. The county is obligated by State Statute to assess values within fair market value. The State Tax Commission has issued Scotland County a Memo of Understanding (MOU) for the 2025 Tax Year…
Read MoreDoc Wiggins Marks 60 Years as Scotland County Veterinarian
Dr. Larry “Doc” Wiggins, D.V.M., chats with visitors at the Scotland County Veterinary Clinic on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, as community members stopped by to celebrate his 60th anniversary in practice. Wiggins opened the clinic in 1965 and, at age 85, continues to serve animals and their owners across Scotland County. By Echo Menges Dr. Larry…
Read MoreDanny & Terri Emel To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Danny and Terri (Barnes) Emel of Memphis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2025. Danny and Terri (Barnes) Emel of Memphis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2025. The Rev. Len Camp performed the double-ring ceremony at the First Christian Church in Memphis. Danny is the son of the…
Read MoreDowning Board Approves Grant Policies, Cemetery Work and Employee Raise
DOWNING, Mo. — The Downing Board of Aldermen took several key steps during its regular meeting on June 2, approving new ordinances tied to a demolition grant, addressing infrastructure maintenance, and voting to give the city clerk a raise. Mayor Alan Garrett called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., with Aldermen Ray Bange, Bob…
Read MoreWelcome Dr. Lori Claypool, Full-Time Obstetrics and Gynecology at Scotland County Hospital
Scotland County Hospital is pleased to announce the fulltime obstetrics and gynecology practice of Dr. Lori Claypool at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis. Lori Claypool, DO, FACOOG, NCMP, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and holds a North American Menopause Society Certification. She is a 1990 graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and…
Read MoreLocal Broadcaster Honored by Missouri Broadcasters Association
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Hometown Radio Group General Manager and Sports Director Corey Stott was recently honored with a prestigious award as part of the annual Missouri Broadcasters Association convention held May 30th and 31st at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Stott was recognized in the Best Play-by-Play category with a second place in the state award.…
Read MoreTruman State University Announces List of Spring Graduates
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has released the names of students who graduated at the conclusion of the spring semester. The names of the graduates can be found online at truman.edu/honors/spring-2025-graduation-list. Students who graduated with honors will have that distinction noted by their names. Cum laude recognizes those who earned a grade point average of 3.50-3.74. Magna…
Read MoreScotland County Court Cases – 6-12-25
05/27/2025 – 25SE-AC00029 – DON MUSSER V CHEYENNE DUNDEE ET AL – AC Rent and Possession 05/29/2025 – 25SE-CR00025 – ST V COLIN WALKER HATFIELD – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16 – 19 Mph) { Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010 }, Date: 05/18/2025 – MO HP TROOP B – MACON; Description: Ownr…
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