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Memphis FFA Trap Shooters Wrap Up Season With Solid Scores and Perfect Rounds
The Scotland County High School Memphis FFA Trap team competed at the District Trap Shoot at Bosco’s south of Lancaster on October 2nd, shooting 100 rounds. FFA Chapters are allowed to send only one team to the District Trap Shoot. The team consisted of Eli Kigar (Co-Captain, Senior), Alex Long (Senior), Hunter Holt (Sophomore), Hugh…
Read MoreBridge Work Scheduled for Adair County
HANNIBAL– Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be preforming bridge maintenance on routes in Adair County. Please see the dates and locations below. U.S. Route 63- Sep. 14, the road will be reduced to one lane traffic approximately one-half mile south of Missouri Route 6 on the bridge over Patterson Street in Kirksville. Work will be…
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10 Years Ago International Eyecare Center is opening an office at the Scotland County Hospital this month. “This partnership with IEC is huge benefit to the residents of Northeast Missouri,” said Marcia Dial, Scotland County Hospital CEO. “We need vision care that is accessible in this area and we are so pleased that the officials…
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10 Years Ago Gov. Jay Nixon today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to conduct damage assessment reports for all 114 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis to determine the extent of damage to crops and livestock because of the excessive heat and severe drought conditions persisting throughout the…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, July 22, 2021 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, and County Clerk, Batina Dodge. …
Read MoreDAR Celebrates 50-Year Member, 100th Birthday
On Saturday, July 31, the Jauflione Chapter of the DAR celebrated two events, including awarding a 50-year certificate and pin to Connie Courtney. During Saturday, the ladies of the DAR met at Keith’s Café for a luncheon. Debbie Kauk, the Chapter Regent, presented Connie Courtney with her fifty-year certificate, pin, and flowers. Afterwards, the ladies…
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10 Years Ago On May 18, the Memphis FFA Chapter held its annual Spring Banquet where one member of the community received a coveted award for his outstanding dedication to the chapter and in particular the Trapshooting team. 15 Years Ago It doesn’t seem like could be that time of year yet, but the 128th…
Read More2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy class Kicks Off Mid-Missouri Tour
2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy class Kicks Off Mid-Missouri Tour On Monday, the 2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy kicked off their tour of agribusinesses in Mid-Missouri. Over three days, the students also explored educational opportunities and met with agricultural leaders from throughout the industry. The students started their tour with a tour of the Missouri Department of…
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55 Years Ago New stop and go lights were installed on the four corners of the square. In addition, octagonal stop signs have been placed on each of the four corners. Vernon Tippett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tippett was a awarded a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Petroleum Marketing at…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning, June 11, 12, and 13, there is a major Christian event at Miracle Hills Ranch in Bethany, Missouri with free admission. Major Christian bands will be performing. There are campfire facilities. Bring your whole family or church bus. This is a yearly event and promises to be…
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