Area News
Memphis Man Walks Away from Rollover Crash
By Echo Menges Jody Small, 56, of Memphis was lucky to escape a rollover crash in Knox County this week. Small walked away from the tractor-trailer rollover with only minor injuries and a few scratches Monday afternoon, October 16, 2023. The same cannot be said for the tractor-trailer he was driving. According to Knox County…
Read MoreScotland County Softball Rundown
By: Weston Smith October 2, 2023 | 5:00PM | Milan, MO Final Score: Milan 9, Scotland County 4 The Scotland County Lady Tigers started their week on the road at Milan High School. The Lady Tigers scored 2 in the top of the first inning to take an early lead. The Lady Wildcats of Milan…
Read MoreCounty Clerk Updating Voter Registrations
Submitted by Batina Dodge, Scotland County Clerk SCOTLAND COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO BEGIN BIENNIAL CANVASS OF REGISTERED VOTERS A voter registration canvass is performed every other year by the County Clerk’s office, with a voter identification card mailed to each registered voter in the county. If all information is correct on the voter identification card…
Read MoreLady Tigers fall to Schuyler County in Extra Innings on Senior Night
9/26/23 | Memphis, MO | 5:00PM By: Weston Smith The Scotland County Lady Tigers hosted the Schuyler County Lady Rams on Tuesday. The contest was also senior night for the lone Lady Tiger senior and 1st baseman Fawntana Wells. The Lady Tigers jumped out to an early lead in the first, scoring two runs in…
Read MoreScotland County R-1 School District to Receive Safety Grant Funding
Governor Parson Announces Recipients of Second Round of New School Safety Grant Program Office of Governor Mike Parson JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Monday, October 2, 2023 – Governor Mike Parson announced a total of 566 school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools have received grant funds from the second round of funding for the School…
Read MoreSheriff Arrested for DWI
By Echo Menges Scotland County Sheriff Bryan Whitney, 43, of Memphis was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol for allegedly driving while intoxicated – first offense on Friday evening, September 29, 2023. The arrest was made at 9:45 p.m. in Scotland County, according to the MSHP Arrest Report. Whitney was taken to the Schuyler…
Read MoreMemory of Luke Brown Honored at Wyaconda Antique Tractor Pull
Submitted Delores Jean Durant The Wyaconda Pulling Family lost two very valuable members with the death of Dennis Perry on March 6th and Luke A. Brown on June 9th. On August 27th we chose to honor the memory of Luke. Luke was the son of Jennifer and Doug Folker. He was dedicated to pulling as…
Read MoreEvening at the Museum to be Held in Memphis
Downing House Museum Directors of the Downing House Museum Complex will be hosting the “Evening at the Museum” event on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The grounds will be illuminated by lantern light, and guests will move to different locations on the Complex grounds to see the performances. Located…
Read MoreHomecoming King and Queen Crowned
Hugh Baker and Makynlee Jack are the Scotland County Homecoming King and Queen.
Read MoreCommunity Celebrates 26 Years of the Scotland County Health and Fitness Center
George Koontz, current member of the SC Health and Fitness Center Board of Directors, shares his memories of the fitness center during a dinner celebrating 26 years since the center opened on Monday, September 11, 2023. Photo by Echo Menges
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