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Northeast Missouri Caring Communities Partners with Salvation Army for Second Annual Bell Ringing Campaign in Scotland County
Northeast Missouri Caring Communities Partners with Salvation Army for Second Annual Bell Ringing Campaign in Scotland County Northeast Missouri Caring Communities (NEMOCC) is a proud partner of the Salvation Army in Scotland County’s efforts to raise money through the annual bell ringing campaign. Scotland County retains 80% of funds to assist residents in need. During…
Read MoreVIRGINIA ANN (HYDE) BERTRAM
Virginia Ann (Hyde) Bertram, age 83 of Gorin, Missouri, passed away on December 24th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born January 26, 1942, to Hollis and Nellie (Smith) Hyde. On August 11, 1963, Virginia was united in marriage to Frederick Nelson Bertram. Fred and Virginia were blessed with 55 years of marriage…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: New Year’s Resolutions or Promises Made and Promises Kept
Another year has arrived, and with it, many resolutions will be made by people who know full well they will never keep them. The usual one is to lose weight. I’ve done that— maybe not as much as I should have—but 40 pounds over a couple of years was enough for me. Besides, I just…
Read MoreRinging in the New Year, One Tradition at a Time
As the final seconds of the year tick away, people across the globe prepare to welcome the new year with traditions as varied as the cultures that celebrate them. Some rituals involve feasting. Others focus on reflection. Many are rooted in age-old beliefs about luck, prosperity and new beginnings. From fireworks in New York City…
Read MoreFFA Member With Local Ties Competes In State Farm Bureau Speaking Contest
Grant Cottrell, son of Wally and Trina Cottrell of rural Franklin County and the grandson of Bill and the late Cindy Cottrell of rural Scotland County competed in the State Farm Bureau Public Speaking Contest which was held during the recent Missouri state Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks in early…
Read MoreHighland Girls Top Tigers
By David Sharp Highland blew open their December 15, 2025 varsity girls game at Scotland County (4-2) with a defensive driven 16-3 second quarter run and powered to a 58-39 win. The Tigers started off well, scoring the first five points of the evening. The Lady Cougars (6-1) exploded on a 16-6 run to a…
Read MoreScotland County Holds Off Highland Cougars
By David Sharp Scotland County (7-1) was able to get to the free throw line 29 times, sinking 16 charity tosses during a 62-58 win over Highland (0-5) during December 15, 2025 non conference boys basketball play at Scotland County. The Cougars made one more field goal and one more three ball on the night.…
Read MoreJACQUELINE “JACKIE” ANN SMALL
Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Small, 67, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, under hospice care at the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield, Iowa. Anyone who knew Jackie would tell you she lived with equal parts heart, grit, and honesty. Jackie was born February 2, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Francis…
Read MoreJOE BARTON MCVEIGH
Joe Barton McVeigh, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Joe was born on April 16, 1934, in Fulton, Missouri, to Joseph Yates and Gladys Ruth Acree McVeigh. He spent his life rooted in faith, family, and service to his community. Joe attended Fulton High School and later graduated from the University of…
Read MoreNeagle Wins 2025 Rural Health Champion Award
Cheyenne Neagle, RN, BSN, CRHCP, Director of the Rural Health Clinics at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis has received the 2025 Rural Health Champion Award from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. The award recognizes Neagle’s visionary leadership and tireless dedication to improving the billing/finances and…
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