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LETA BROWN

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Leta Brown, 88, formally of Kahoka, Missouri passed away at 9:06 am, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri. Leta was born on October 2, 1937, in Kirksville, Missouri to Earl James Washington and Audrey Bell (Francis) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Harold D Brown and to…

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JOHN DWIGHT GROGAN

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John Dwight Grogan, 72, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, in the loving company of his family. John was born November 3, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, to John Henry and Joan (Potts) Grogan. He was united in marriage to Merri Atwater…

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Ozark Lyric Opera Presents True Tall Tale In Memphis

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Performers from Ozark Lyric Opera in Springfield, Missouri, delighted and awed the audience with the production of its new folk musical ”Dream Big: The True Tall Tale”, which was inspired by the life of Ella Kate Ewing known around the world as the “Missouri Giantess”. The Opera company played to a sold-out crowd at the…

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NEMR Sponsors Local Students on 2026 FRS Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.

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NEMR was proud to sponsor two local students on the 2026 FRS Youth Tour, an annual leadership and educational opportunity that brings together students from rural communities across the country for an unforgettable experience in Washington, D.C. Representing NEMR was Charlotte Tallman of Downing, daughter of Erin and Trenton Tallman, and Brynlee Wesley of Queen…

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New Medical Staff and Board Officers Elected At Scotland County Hospital

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MEMPHIS, MO – The new medical staff officers of Scotland County Hospital officially took office at the April Board meeting. The officers are Kelsey Davis-Humes, DO – Chief of Staff, Matthew Ragsdell, DO – Vice-Chief of Staff, Nicholas Comstock, DO – Secretary Dr. Davis-Humes is a Family Medicine Physician and works at Memphis Medical Services…

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How Extreme Precipitation Can Affect Crop Health, Yields

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University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s…

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Scotland County Republicans Discuss Candidates, Jail Project

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The Scotland County Republican Central Committee met Thursday, May 21, with Chairman Jeff Davis calling the meeting to order. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Members discussed several topics, including recent contacts with statewide and national candidates. Davis reported he had spoken with Ed Lewis, a candidate for the 18th District state…

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LOWELL MAX MCROBERT

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August 6, 1932 – May 26, 2026 U.S. Veteran Dr. Lowell “Max” McRobert, 93, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at McCrite Plaza in Kansas City. Max was born in rural Scotland County, Missouri, to Leland and Irma (Burrus) McRobert and was raised on the family farm. He attended Fort…

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Missouri Awards Over $1.4 Million In State Equipment Grants To Volunteer Fire Departments To Bolster Firefighting Capabilities In Rural Communities

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety has awarded a total of $1.455 million to 108 fire departments across the state to bolster the firefighting capabilities of small volunteer departments that provide critical protection to their rural communities. The Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant provided up to $15,000 for the purchase of equipment to…

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