Area News
Scotland County Hospital Recognized By The American Heart Association’s / American Stroke Association’s Program
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO has received the American Heart Association’s/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Bronze recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). In the United States, NSTE-ACS affects more than 625,000 patients annually,…
Read MoreShow Your Favorite Quilt at the Corn Festival Quilt Show
By Echo Menges The Knox County Corn Festival Quilt Show offers an opportunity for everyone to showcase the talent of regional quilt makers, both past and present, and at every skill level. The show has featured pieces ranging from antiques to newly crafted quilts, submitted by the quilt makers themselves, as well as by family,…
Read MoreHanging up Their Loom: Buford’s Weave Their Last Rugs
By Emily Bontrager In 1987, Leon and Hazel Buford started making rugs as a hobby. That hobby grew and resulted in the two making up to 400 to 500 rugs a year. Leon, 77, and Hazel, 72, live in Memphis, MO, and they have decided that this will be their last year selling rugs. Leon…
Read MoreMemphis City Council Passes New Water Meter Ordinance, Addresses Electric Rates and Community Concerns
The Memphis City Council convened for its regular meeting on August 1, 2024, at Memphis City Hall, located at 125 West Jefferson Street. Mayor Mike Ahland called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., with all four aldermen—Mike Gundy, Lane Campbell, Katie Harris, and Jenny Aldridge— in attendance. The meeting was also attended by various…
Read MoreBench Trial Scheduled in Tobler vs. Scotland County Hospital Sunshine Law Violation Lawsuit
Request to Bring Cameras Into the Courtroom Filed Last Week By Echo Menges Northeast Missouri – Aug. 23, 2024 – The Missouri Sunshine Law will take center stage at an upcoming bench trial set to be held in Scotland County next month. The lawsuit, brought by Dr. Randall Tobler against Scotland County Hospital (case No.…
Read MoreForquer Arrested On Probation Violation
By Echo Menges Memphis, Mo. – Aug. 20, 2024 – Kimberly Ann Forquer, 34, of Memphis, has been arrested for allegedly violating the conditions of her probation. She was taken into custody by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, after an arrest warrant was issued by First Circuit Presiding Judge Rick…
Read MoreBible Grove Days
Saturday August 17, the Bible Grove Historical Preservation Committee held its annual Bible Grove Days. A good crowd attended the festivities and enjoyed visiting, great food, viewing the Civil War re-enactors, playing games, watching the trap shoot, the Cake Walk and later in the evening Bingo. The winner of the Will See Traveling Trophy was…
Read MorePrimary Election Results Certified with the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office
By Echo Menges Scotland County, Mo. – Aug. 20, 2024 – The Scotland County Clerk has adjusted the unofficial election results and made the countywide Aug. 6 primary election results official through the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. “We accepted one provisional ballot,” said County Clerk Tammy Kirchner. “That was because a voter did not…
Read MoreBible Grove Events Include Civil War Re-enactment
The Bible Grove, Mo., Historical Preservation Committee is hosting Civil War Re-enactments Aug. 17-18, 2024 at 12538 Access Road, Bible Grove, Mo. 63531. At 9:30 a.m. Saturday activities begin with a flag raising by Civil War Re-enactors and 10 a.m. the museum and food stand opens. In addition at 10 a.m., spectators can visit with…
Read MoreScotland County Antique Fair: “Yesterday’s Memories & Tomorrow’s Future”
The Scotland County Antique Fair will kick off on the Memphis Square August 22 through August 24. The theme for this year’s fair is “Yesterday’s Memories & Tomorrow’s Future.” The Downing-Boyer Houses, Memphis Depot, Original Courthouse, and Wiggins Tractor Museum will be open every day of the Antique Fair for all to visit and enjoy. …
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