Area News
Scotland County R-1 Celebrates Class of 2025 at Commencement Ceremony
Scotland County R-1 High School celebrated their graduation on Sunday afternoon, May. 18. Congratulations to the Class of 2025. MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County R-1 High School honored the graduating Class of 2025 with a formal commencement ceremony held Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.The event began with the traditional…
Read MoreScotland County Advances Infrastructure Upgrades, Reviews Building Acquisition and Community Services
MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County’s commissioners continued their focus on infrastructure, facilities management and fiscal oversight in recent meetings spanning late April through mid-May, culminating in the awarding of a key culvert replacement project and the strategic acquisition of a downtown building. Box Culvert Bid Accepted, Funded by Voter-Approved Sales TaxOn April 24, the County…
Read MoreHave A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!
Memorial Day weekend brings Missouri to life with busy state parks, lakes, and attractions, along with sporting events, barbecues, and gatherings of friends and family. Our state has a lot to offer, especially when the weather is nice. A little planning will go a long way to making Memorial Day weekend activities a success. The…
Read MoreExtraordinary Nurse Recognized At Scotland County Hospital
L-R Jerzi Burkhiser, Chrissie Burkhiser, Meagan Weber-SCH CEO, Brent Peirick-SCH COO, and Evan Cochran May 8, 2025, Memphis, Missouri – Chrissie Burkhiser of Scotland County Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Scotland…
Read MoreA Legacy in the Skies: Tom Glass Receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, Continuing a Family Tradition
Tom Glass was honored with the Wright Brothers' Master Pilot Award on Tuesday night. The award was presented by his son, Jason. MEMPHIS, Mo. — In a moment filled with pride, legacy, and love for aviation, longtime Memphis pilot Tom Glass was honored Tuesday evening with the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award during the…
Read MoreMU Extension Highlights Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the University of Missouri Extension is emphasizing the importance of mental health in farming and rural communities. Brenda Schreck, a livestock field specialist with MU Extension, highlights the challenges faced by Missouri farmers, ranchers, and their families. “In 2022, Missouri farmers, ranchers, and their families faced tough challenges,” says…
Read MoreScotland County Moves Forward With Purchase of Former Bank Building for Government Offices
MEMPHIS, Mo. (May 3, 2025) — The Scotland County Commission is moving forward with the purchase of the former U.S. Bank building in downtown Memphis, citing a growing need for office space and long-term cost savings for county government.The 8,600-square-foot building, located at 231 S. Market St., was formerly a U.S. Bank branch and comes…
Read MoreHospice of Northeast Missouri Recognizes Forrester for Volunteer Efforts
Staff members from Hospice of Northeast Missouri met with area volunteers to thank them for their volunteer efforts on behalf of Hospice of Northeast Missouri. Pictured left to right are Linnette Baker, executive director and Elaine Forrester, volunteer for Scotland County and Lisa Bunch, volunteer coordinator. KIRKSVILLE, MO – The week of April 20-26 was…
Read MoreScotland County Court Cases – 5/8/2025
04/21/2025 – 25MEMMU00005 – CITY OF MEMPHIS V GRAYDON W JUSTICE – Description: Excessive Noise – Vehicular { Ordinance RSMo: Not Available }, Date: 04/04/2025 – MEMPHIS PD 04/21/2025 – 704608521 – ST V CODY DALE MUSGROVE – Description: Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt { Infraction RSMo: 307.178 },…
Read MoreScotland County 4-H Hosts Interactive SMQA Training for Youth
Scotland County 4-H youth recently participated in an engaging Show Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) training event designed to strengthen their knowledge in animal care, production and food safety. The event was a collaborative effort between Brenda Schreck, University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Livestock, and Kristy Eggleston-Wood, Scotland County 4-H Youth Program Assistant.…
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