Memphis Democrat
Scotland 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…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: What Would Your Choices Be?
On an October drive back from a waterfowl hunt in South Dakota, riding shotgun with me was good friend and fellow church member Mark Arnold. On such trips, those riding shotgun have two purposes: first, to make sure we don’t get lost and take the wrong turn; second — and certainly more important — to…
Read MoreCrime-Fighting Cameras Quietly Spread Across Northeast Missouri
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Automated license plate reader cameras are quietly expanding across Northeast Missouri, helping law enforcement track stolen vehicles and criminal suspects, even as most local sheriff’s offices declined to publicly share how — or how often — the technology is being used in their communities. A questionnaire distributed by NEMOnews…
Read MoreScotland County Commission Reviews Minutes, Discusses Office Space, Insurance and Building Plans
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Scotland County Commission addressed routine business, office-space needs and ongoing administrative building projects during meetings held Nov. 6, 12, 13 and 19. Commissioners Duane Ebeling, Brent Rockhold and David Wiggins met Nov. 6, approving the consent agenda and minutes from the previous day. The commission also reviewed checks, discussed a workspace…
Read MoreA Missouri Thanksgiving: Words That Still Warm the Heart
Long before Thanksgiving became a fixed national holiday, Missourians were already being called to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings of everyday life. In the fall of 1843, at a time when families gathered around wood-burning stoves and candlelight flickered across cabin walls, Missouri Gov. Thomas Reynolds asked the people of the young…
Read MoreMemphis Chamber to Host Annual Lighting of the Square on Dec. 5
The Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Lighting of the Square on Friday, December 5, 2025, bringing family fun, community spirit, and festive lights to the heart of downtown Memphis. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m., when attendees can buy raffle tickets on the courthouse lawn. The official lighting of the square will…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: More Thoughts About Trophies
If you have not yet filled your deer tag, there is still plenty of time. As a matter of fact, when you think about antlerless and alternative‑methods seasons, deer hunters will be hunting into next year. But as always, check the Missouri Whitetail Deer Digest on seasons and methods. Congratulations to all of you successful…
Read MoreScotland County and Knox County Eagles Play at Canton Jamboree
By David Sharp Scotland County swept both their boys and girls scrimmages at the November 26, 2025 Canton varsity basketball jamboree. Scotland County took an 11-10 lead after the opening period. Knox County missed layups contributed to an 18-12 Tiger lead after two periods of play. Scotland County had a good third period and claimed…
Read MoreMSHP To Increase Patrols Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Information provided by MSHP The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to expect heavier-than-normal traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Wednesday and Sunday afternoon and evening are typically the most congested times, and drivers should prepare for delays. The 2025 Thanksgiving counting period runs from…
Read MoreFederal Award Reporting Error Found in Scotland County Audit
MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — An independent audit of Scotland County, Missouri’s 2024 financial statements found the county’s records to be accurate under state-prescribed accounting rules but identified a material weakness in its federal award reporting. The audit, conducted by McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC and published by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, determined that the…
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