Area News
VFW Post 4958 and its Auxiliary supports local Scotland County Cancer Fund
On April 11th VFW Post 4958 Commander, David Long, presented a $7,315 check from the Post / Auxiliary to Dave Trueblood – Board Member of the Scotland County Cancer Fund. This donation was the result of the efforts of many people conducting numerous fundraisers. (From left to right) VFW Post 4958 Commander David Long presents…
Read MoreUSPS Announces Service Standard Updates, Price Changes in Push for Financial Stability
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with major operational changes, including refined service standards and new postage rates, as part of its broader Delivering for America plan to achieve long-term financial sustainability. In filings submitted this week, USPS announced a series of service enhancements set to take effect in two phases — April…
Read MoreMcSparren Wins Medalist Honors at Timber Ridge
April 3rd, 2025 By: Weston Smith In Scotland County’s first home golf match of the year, Wes McSparren played his nine hole round at six over par for a final score of 40. McSparren’s score beat teammate Levi Stott (runner-up) by one stroke, in a contest that featured Scotland County, Putnam County, and Milan. McSparren…
Read MoreHamlin, McKinney Power Scotland County at Knox County Invitational
EDINA, Mo. — Scotland County High School’s track and field teams made a statement at the Knox County Invitational on April 1, led by multiple first-place finishes from Kwyn Hamlin, Charlee Holland, and Deana McKinney. The Lady Tigers took top honors in a variety of events, while the boys team turned in solid performances in…
Read MoreDowning Approves Higher Utility Connection Fee, Rock Hauling and Mowing Bids in Busy April Meeting
DOWNING, Mo. — The Downing Board of Aldermen approved a series of motions at its regular meeting on April 7, including a significant increase in the city’s water and sewer connection fee, the awarding of local maintenance contracts and plans to pursue a demolition grant. Mayor Alan Garrett called the meeting to order at 6…
Read MoreCelebrating Family-Owned Businesses: Spotlight on Hopkins Lumber Company
Hopkins Lumber has been named the SBA Small Business of the Year for the St. Louis Distrcit. Celebrating Family-Owned Businesses: Spotlight on Hopkins Lumber Company ST. LOUIS, MO — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proud to commend and recognize thesignificant contributions of family-owned businesses within the St. Louis District Office as we approachNational…
Read MoreQuilt Winner
Congratulations to Travis Kirkland of Memphis. He was the lucky winner of the quilt donated to the Scotland County Nutrition Site by Tina Newcomb, who made the quilt, and Donna McDaniel, who quilted it. They donated it to the nutrition site to be raffled, and all proceeds went to the Scotland County Nutrition Site. .
Read MoreRotary News
Frederik Winther, a sophomore at Scotland County High School, presented a program to the members of the Rotary Club of Scotland County on April 2, 2025. He is a 16-year-old foreign exchange student from Denmark and his host parents are James & Stacie Whitacker of Memphis. His mother, Anja Berg Winther, was a foreign exchange…
Read More75 Years In Eastern Star
Anna Lynn Kirkpatrick (center) was honored as a 75-year member of Rutledge Chapter #343, Order of the Eastern Star, on Saturday, March 29, at the Third District School of Instruction. She is shown with Worthy Grand Patron Jim Wilcher and Worthy Grand Matron Karen George. .
Read MoreRoad Tax Renewal, School and City Races Top Scotland County’s April Ballot
Voters in Scotland County will go to the polls on Tuesday, April 8, to decide on a series of local contests and one countywide ballot measure. The election will determine leadership in city governments, school districts, village boards, and a key funding proposal for infrastructure improvements.One of the central items on the ballot is Proposition…
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