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Letter to the Editor
I want to thank John & Maxine Cook and their daughter Joyce for the 60+ years of providing Memphis and surrounding counties great products and service. Even though I live in Texas I have three reasons why I have a strong affection for Cook’s Men’s Store. First off, the Cooks purchased the store from W.…
Read MoreVeterans, Agriculture and Stress Webinar
Agriculture has proven to be a viable option for many military veterans seeking career options after leaving active duty. Not only can agriculture provide an opportunity for employment, but it can often have therapeutic benefits. However, veterans are not immune from the stress issues experienced by other farmers and ranchers. In addition, wartime experiences can…
Read MoreThursday, May 5, 2022 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling, Eastern District Commissioner, Brent Rockhold, Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins, County Clerk, Batina Dodge Commissioner…
Read MoreNew Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library
Adult Fiction Stop by or give us a call if you’d like to reserve any of these books. Hotel Portofino, by J. P. O’Connell City on Fire, by Don Winslow Summer Love, by Nancy Thayer The Baxters (Baxter Family Prequel), by Karen Kingsbury An Honest Lie, by Tarryn Fisher Dream Town (Archer # 3), by…
Read MoreMissouri Soybeans Congratulates Cargill on New Soybean Processing Facility Announcement
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – To provide infrastructure to Missouri’s largest soybean producing region, Cargill has unveiled plans to build a new soybean processing facility in Pemiscot County, near Hayti and Caruthersville, to support growing domestic and global demand for oilseeds driven by food, feed and fuel markets. “The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) is committed…
Read MoreTigers Rally for Walk-Off Win Over Canton
By Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- 5/2/22- It was a great game in awful weather. The Scotland County Tigers (7-9, 4-3) were looking for redemption coming off a tough loss to Westran. They were hoping to find it last Monday night when Canton came to town. After surrendering the lead late, the Tigers of Scotland were…
Read MoreMoDOT Hierarchy Credits U.S. Rep. for Rural Bridge Program
By Echo Menges US Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO, District 6), the top Missouri Department of Transportation official, most of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, MoDOT District, Area and Project Engineers, and representatives of the companies contracted to complete millions of dollars worth of Missouri bridge replacement work made the trek to Lewis County last…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. “In 2022, Missouri farmers, ranchers and their families face tough challenges,” says Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “Economic uncertainties, changes in commodity prices and ongoing weather issues add to the daily stresses of farming and ranching.” Rural Missourians also sometimes encounter barriers…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, April 28, 2022 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling, Eastern District Commissioner, Brent Rockhold Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins County Clerk, Batina Dodge Commissioner…
Read MoreCity of Downing Regular Meeting
The Board of the City of Downing convened of 6:00pm on April 4, 2022 with Mayor Alan Garrett presiding. Present were Aldermen Ray Bange, Joy VanWye, Gene Bruner and Bill Anderson. City Clerk Carol Dryden, Water/Waste Water Operator Kevin Martin and Contract Operator Eric Bowens. Copies of the Agenda, Minutes of the last Meeting, Deposits…
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