Area News
Building Collapse
Another historic building has crumbled in downtown Memphis. The collapse at 215-217 South Main Street revealed decades of history. Once home to Morris Bros. Chevrolet and more recently Cook Insurance, the long-vacant structure gave way on Tuesday, June 3, leaving a pile of bricks and memories behind. .
Read MoreOur American flag
Our American flag is a symbol of hope. It speaks boldly, but without words. It represents identity, pride and unity. The original flag was adopted on June 14, 1777 with 13 red and white stripes and 13 stars in a blue field. The blue field represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The 13 represents the original…
Read MoreTruman State University Announces Academic Honor Rolls
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has released its academic honor rolls for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for this list an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete at least 12 credit hours. Spring 2025 President’s List: Memphis – Hayden Long
Read MoreScotland County Finalizes Property Deal, Launches Employee Wellness Initiative and Confronts Infrastructure Issues
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Scotland County Commission approved the purchase of a key property, advanced a new employee health program, and coordinated with multiple agencies on public infrastructure and audit planning during a packed series of meetings held May 15, 21, 22 and 28. In a unanimous vote May 22, commissioners exercised an option to…
Read MoreMemphis Community Players Award Scholarship
Scotland County R-l senior Brooklyn Fuller received a scholarship from the Memphis Community Players, Inc. Fuller was part of the lighting crew for the 2023 production of “Doublewide, Texas” and performed in the MCP sponsored Drama Camp production of “We Are Monsters” in 2022. Brooklyn Fuller will attend Iowa State University in Ames and will…
Read MoreScotland County Leads the Way in Biodiesel Infrastructure with New Tank Installation
Workers install a new 20,000-gallon biodiesel tank at the Scotland County Road & Bridge Barn in Memphis, Mo., on Monday, May 19, 2025. The tank was installed as part of a renewable energy infrastructure upgrade funded in part by a state biofuels grant program. Photo by Mike Scott Scotland County Leads the Way in Biodiesel…
Read MoreLocal Broadcaster Honored by Missouri Broadcasters Association
Hometown Radio Group GM and Sports Director Corey Stott (left) was recently honored at the recent MBA convention in the Best Play-by-Play category with a second place in the state award. Presenting the award is MBA Immediate Past Board President Janelle Moffett (right). OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Hometown Radio Group General Manager and Sports Director…
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Memphis Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges
Michael B. Martin MEMPHIS, Mo. — A Memphis man was arrested last week in connection with a wide-ranging child sex abuse investigation involving multiple charges, including statutory sodomy and child molestation.Michael B. Martin, 47, was taken into custody at 10:15 a.m. on June 2 by officers from the Missouri State Technical Assistance Team (STAT), the…
Read MoreRegularly scheduled audit of Scotland County now underway according to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick
EFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 21, 2025) — It has been nearly 150 years since “The Tax-payers’ Association of Scotland County” was formed to resist the efforts of the county to collect a special “judgment tax,” but State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said today it remains just as important to keep a close eye on county government…
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