Memphis Democrat
Rock Truck Driver Trapped in Wreckage After Violent Rollover
Jaws of Life Used to Free Driver From Crushed Truck Cab By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 – A rock truck driver from Greentop is lucky to be alive after a violent rollover crash in Knox County Tuesday afternoon. According to a witness, the fully loaded tractor-trailer was…
Read More50-Year Masonic Pin Given
Memphis Lodge #16, A.F. & A.M. presented Warren Shoemaker with his 50-year pin. Shoemaker also received a Past Master apron, presented by his son, Matt.
Read MoreRutledge Chapter OES Presents 50-Year Pin to Sister Janet Lee Ewing Deaton
Rutledge Chapter No. 343 Order of the Eastern Star honored Sister Janet Lee Ewing Deaton with a 50-year service pin during its regular communication Tuesday, Nov. 25. Members gathered for the milestone presentation, recognizing Deaton’s five decades of membership in the organization.
Read MoreScotland County Rolls Past Clark County In Season Opener
KAHOKA, Mo. — Scotland County opened its boys basketball season with a dominant 64-37 road victory over Clark County on Tuesday night. The Tigers jumped out to a 19-8 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, outscoring the Indians in every period. Scotland County led 32-20 at the half and held Clark County…
Read MoreMARK R. JAYNE
Memphis, Missouri 1961 – 2025 Mark R. Jayne, of Memphis, MO passed away in his home on November 12, 2025. Mark was born in Winchester, VA, April 25,1961, the third son of Harold M. Jayne and Mary Traphoner. To be closer to his parents Mark moved to Missouri in the early 80’s. Mark began work…
Read MoreThe Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Lighting of the Square
Correction for Raffle The Annual Lighting of the Square will be on Friday, December 5, 2025. Activities will begin at 5:30 p.m. when raffle tickets will be given out for free on the courthouse lawn. The official lighting of the square will take place at 6:00 p.m., followed immediately by the prize drawing. All drawings…
Read MoreHighway Patrol Reminds Drivers to Prepare for Winter Conditions
MSHP Press Release Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors. Before traveling, pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel. Motorists may check…
Read MoreCOURTNEY MARIE (FRY) FREDERICK
April 23, 1976 – November 23, 2025 Courtney Marie (Fry) Frederick, 49 of Clarksville, Tennessee, formerly of Queen City, Missouri, passed away at her home. The daughter of Gary E. and Christine Alice (Mueller) Fry, she was born on April 23, 1976 in Kirksville, Missouri. She was a 1994 graduate of the Schuyler County High…
Read MorePHYLLIS ANN MALLETT
Phyllis Ann Mallett, 62, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at the Country Aire Retirement Center in Lewistown, Missouri. Phyllis was born January 4, 1963, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Donald Ray and Helen Louise Goodwin Parrish. She attended school in Baring, Missouri, before graduating from Knox County High School in…
Read MoreLady Indians Open Season at Kahoka
KAHOKA — The Clark County Lady Indians opened their 2025–26 season Tuesday night with a road contest at Scotland County, coming up short in a 55–27 decision. Clark County worked through early-season adjustments against a veteran Scotland County lineup. The Lady Indians scored five points in the opening quarter and trailed 10–5 after one, then…
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