Memphis Democrat
Citizens Allege Sunshine Law Violations by the City of Memphis
City Administrator Accused of Inappropriate Conduct By Echo Menges Two Memphis citizens, Jacob and Lexi Howard, have reported to the Memphis City Council that they were denied public meeting minutes by city staff and the City Administrator. The couple has also reported they have filed four Sunshine Law violation complaints against the City of Memphis…
Read MoreMemphis City Council Meeting 8-1-24 VIDEO
The following video was recorded by Echo Menges for the Memphis Democrat on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Memphis, Missouri, City Hall. Mature language is used during this meeting.
Read MoreGreen Acres Sew & Vac to Host Grand Opening of New Location
By Echo Menges The owners of Green Acres Sew & Vac are busy preparing to welcome customers to their new location. The husband and wife team, Burnell Oberholtzer, 36, and Lacretia, 36, of Rutledge, are excited to invite the community in to see the new and improved shop. The Oberholtzer’s took on the business from…
Read MoreComputer Tech Business Moves to New Location
By Echo Menges Memphis, MO – July 17, 2024 – When John Groff opened his first computer technology (tech) business in Pennsylvania, he didn’t expect to open a shop in Northeast Missouri years later. Groff has the heart to help better serve the nuanced needs of Mennonite people, and all those who lack lifelong experience…
Read More2024 Scotland County State Fair Farm Family
The Musgrove Family was selected to represent Scotland County as this year’s State Fair Farm Family. Dale Musgrove is the son of the late Wayne and Letha Musgrove. Judy Musgrove is the daughter of the late Harold and Janet Shaw. Dale and Judy were married June 4, 1982 and live on the Musgrove’s Family Farm…
Read MoreBuilding Coming Down
Demolition work began on the old City Hall building on the southwest corner of the Memphis square on Saturday morning. Later in the day, the adjacent building collapsed, causing the Home Style Restaurant to temporarily close. On Monday, workers continued with the demolition, with both buildings being down by Monday night.
Read MoreMissouri Bill Completes Life-Long Dream
Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to do what it takes to make those dreams come true. That phrase is what Bill Cottrell, local long-distance canoe enthusiast, reflected on when he began his canoe trip down the Missouri River last summer. Cottrell, known as “Missouri Bill,” when on the river, started a…
Read MoreAudrey Glass Celebrated For Half A Century Of Flight Instruction
By Mike Scott A little bit of aviation history was honored in Memphis on Sunday afternoon, June 30, as Audrey Glass, now 86 years old, was honored for serving as a Certified Flight Instructor for 50 continuous years. In those years, Glass has taught around 300 local pilots how to fly. Flying is a tradition…
Read MoreMaking The Scotland County Fair Great Again!
By Emily Bontrager The Scotland County Fair will kick off this year on Saturday, July 6, at the Scotland County Fairgrounds. The fair is packed with a variety of events for all spectators to enjoy! You do not want to miss out on the carnival, food, games, entertainment, and 4-H and FFA livestock shows! Season…
Read MoreFulk Retires After 17 Years at Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri
By Emily Bontrager A longtime employee of Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri is retiring on June 30. Joseph ‘Joe’ Fulk, 66, has worked at the Memphis branch for 17 years. He is currently the Executive Vice President, Memphis Branch Manager, and a Senior Loan Officer. Fulk grew up in Scotland County and graduated from Scotland…
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