Area News
Hospital CEO Serves on Discussion Panel At National Healthcare Conference
Meagan Weber, DPT, MBA, CEO, Scotland County Hospital and Rural Health Clinics, recently served on a discussion panel at the 2024 CVS Accountable Care Symposium in Nashville. Dr. Weber presented on a panel with John Henderson, the president/CEO of TORCH (Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals). He works for the 157 rural Texas Hospitals…
Read MoreScotland County Recognized for Having Zero Roadway Fatalities in 2023
By Echo Menges Scotland County was one of only six Missouri counties recognized for having zero roadway fatalities throughout 2023 including Atchison, Daviess, Lewis, Putnam, and Worth counties. According to information from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Missouri saw 989 roadway fatalities throughout 2023, which equates to roughly three fatal crashes per day statewide. …
Read MoreBench Trial Date Set in Sunshine Lawsuit Against Hospital
By Echo Menges First Circuit Presiding Judge Rick Roberts has set a date for a Bench Trial to take place in the lawsuit brought by Dr. Randall Tobler against the Scotland County Hospital in Case No. 23SE-CC00015. The Bench Trial is scheduled to be held in the Scotland County Courtroom on Monday, September 23, 2024,…
Read MoreGovernor Parson Appoints County Clerk
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This week, Governor Mike Parson announced 19 appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies. Among them was: Tammy Kirchner of Memphis, who was appointed as the Scotland County clerk. Kirchner was sworn into office on Thursday morning, June 6. Kirchner previously served as interim Scotland County…
Read MoreRemembering The Armed Robbery Of The Farmers Merchant Bank
By Echo Menges The citizens of Memphis were rocked by an armed robbery at the local bank 60 years ago. Jack Luther, 69, of Kansas City remembers the excitement and chaos of the aftermath of the robbery. The Memphis native was nine-years-old at the time of the robbery living just a few blocks from the…
Read MoreWater Line Work To Begin In Memphis
The City of Memphis water department crews will begin work on city waterlines starting Monday, June 10th. Several areas of Memphis will experience disruption in their water service on Tuesday, June 11th. The highlighted streets on the map, show the areas that will have their water shut off. After the water is restored, there will…
Read MoreMoDOT Presents Transportation Improvement Plan
By Mike Scott MoDOT has presented its 2025- 2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The draft plan, which has yet to be approved, makes available $13.8 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the next five years. Of the $13.8 billion, the draft STIP…
Read MoreTobler Seeks Jury Trial In Sunshine Law Charge
By Mike Scott Dr. Randy Tobler is seeking a jury trial in the sole remaining charge his case against Scotland County Hospital, and Achim Hoyal, in Case 23SE-CC00015. In March of 2023, Dr. Tober filed suit against the Scotland County Hospital, alleging (I) Violations of Missouri’s Sunshine Law, (2) Defamation, (3) Civil Conspiracy and (4)…
Read MoreRemembering Memorial Day
Around 200 Scotland County residents attended the 78th Annual Memorial Day program, held on the courthouse lawn on Monday morning, May 27. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4958 Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post sponsors the annual event. Pictured is the Laying of the Wreath.
Read MoreEmma Harvey: Advocating for Farmers’ Mental Health Through Patriotism and Agriculture
Submitted by Missouri Farmers Care Those engaged in agriculture are united by a common love of the land, animals and lifestyle. Yet, something unique sets each youth in agriculture apart from their peers. What makes Emma Harvey unique is her patriotic spirit that established her passion as an advocate for farmers’ mental health. Emma is…
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