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Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri announced Paula J. Fox is retiring as President and CEO. She will be succeeded by Jed M. Wilson, who most recently served as Executive Vice President of Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri. Wilson officially took on his new duties January 12, 2022. However, to ensure a seamless transition, Fox will…

Memorial services for Donald R. Palmer, 84, of Memphis are pending with the Gerth Funeral Service.   Don Palmer died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.    A complete obituary will appear in next week’s paper.

10 Years Ago Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO, successfully opened its doors to the first Emergency Room patient in the new Emergency Department just after 7 am, this morning Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The hospital has been under construction, and remains under construction, since the summer 2010. As part of President Obama’s American Recovery…

10 Years Ago Jauflione Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted its annual reception to honor veterans on Friday November 4, 2011 at the Presbyterian Church in Memphis. Chaplain Grace Brown assisted at the guest book.  15 Years Ago The Environmental Quality Incentive Program (Equip) is a USDA program administered by Natural Resources Conservation Service…

Submitted by Sandra Swearingen Gorin Go Getters met on October 10, 2021 at 2:30 pm. The meeting was held at the Gorin Christian church.  Hugh Baker called the meeting to order.  9 guests were present in addition to 21 members. Pledges were read by Mackenna Musgrove and Paxton Musgrove.  Minutes from the last meeting were…

10 Years Ago Brigham Young University’s acapella group, Vocal Point, made plenty of fans in Memphis this summer with a concert stop. The ranks of fans likely swelled significantly more this fall when the group made a national splash on NBC’s music reality show “The Sing-Off”.  15 Years Ago Much of the City of Memphis…

10 Years Ago New owners, Kevin and Stacey Martin, kicked off their tenure with Village Market with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 8th.  15 Years Ago The most recent, in what Alderman Lucas Remley called a long line of transgressions against city improvements had the city council discussing fines and restitution at the…

By NEMO RPC It’s the 5th year of the Buckle Up Phone Down Challenge!  Friday, October 22, MoDOT and all its safety partners across the state will encourage all Missouri drivers to take the challenge of driving more safely by wearing a seat belt all the time and putting the phone down while driving.  In…