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Memphis City Council Meeting Minutes
Submitted by the City of Memphis Disclaimer: Below are the unapproved minutes of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis, Missouri from the meeting held on December 1, 2022. The Minutes are subject to amendment, correction, or clarification until formal approval by the Board of Aldermen. DRAFT – The Board of Alderman of…
Read MoreEPA Pushing to Get the Lead Out
By Mike Scott Nobody wants lead in their water, but many people may have trace amounts in their home’s water. The Environmental Protection Agency has passed a rule which mandates water providers, including cities and water districts, to start the process of removing any lead from their water systems. The first step required by the…
Read MoreMinisterial Alliance Receives Donation
The Midwest Ford Fest 2022 Presented by the IA-MO Ford Club made a $500 donation to the Ministerial Alliance. The 36th Annual Show was held August 20 -21st with a record number of cars registered. Over 200 cars were on the show field for the first time. Cars from 8 states as far away as…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital Board Holds November Meeting
Submitted by Brenda Prather, Record Keeper DRAFT SUMMARY – November 29, 2022 – Board Members attending in person: Christine Musgrove, Aarron Holt, Nic Hatfield, Lori Fulk. Attending via Zoom: Jesse Zeiset. Absent: Travis Trueblood. Administration in person: Meagan Weber, CEO, Brent Peirick, COO, Ashley Ward, RN-CNO, Dr. Celeste Miller-Parish, COS, Lori Nelson, RN-RHC Supervisor, Angela…
Read MoreMissouri State Budget Is Bulging With $6 Billion In Surplus Cash
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent The Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City on May 13, 2022 (Photo by Tessa Weinberg/ Missouri Independent). For the first time in its history, the only real limit on what Missouri can buy on a cash-and-carry basis is the imagination of the people spending the money. The state treasury is bulging…
Read MoreDriver Avoids Serious Injury by Wearing Seatbelt
By Echo Menges Scotland County, MO – Sunday, November 27, 2022 – A Greentop woman avoided serious injury during a single-vehicle rollover Sunday morning. According to Scotland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Moss, Candy Rowland, 32, was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash, which he credits for protecting her during the rollover. The…
Read MoreScotland County Splits Doubleheader with Clark County
By: Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- 11/22/22- The border rivalry was renewed in the start of the 2022- 23 varsity basketball campaign for both Scotland County and Clark County. While the rivalry has lost its competitive balance on the grid iron, it still remains intense on the hardwood. The first game of the doubleheader featured the…
Read MoreTigers Split Jamboree With Knox County
By David Sharp Knox County opened a six point halftime lead over Scotland County in their November 19, 2022 boys basketball Jamboree scrimmage at Canton. The Eagles led by as many as nine points in the final period of their three quarter contest. Knox County came away with a 32- 24 victory. Vince Dale led…
Read MoreA Runner’s Dream: Local Teacher Runs in NYC Marathon
By Emily Bontrager Athletes from across the world dream about having the chance to participate in the TCS New York City Marathon, which is the largest marathon in the world. Along with 50,000 strong competitors from across the world, local teacher Toni Middleton, 42, had the opportunity of a lifetime to run in the marathon…
Read MoreBridge on Route H in Scotland County to be Replaced
HANNIBAL, MO – Weather permitting, November 28th, Route H will close at North Fork North Wyaconda River, approximately 4 miles East of Route 15 in Scotland County for a bridge replacement project. Originally built in 1949, it is the sixteenth bridge to be replaced under the FARM (Fixing Access to Rural Missouri) Bridge Program. “When…
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