Memphis Democrat

 Meagan Weber, DPT, MBA, CEO, Scotland County Hospital and Rural Health Clinics, recently served on a discussion panel at the 2024 CVS Accountable Care Symposium in Nashville. Dr. Weber presented on a panel with John Henderson, the president/CEO of TORCH (Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals). He works for the 157 rural Texas Hospitals…

 By Echo Menges  Scotland County was one of only six Missouri counties recognized for having zero roadway fatalities throughout 2023 including Atchison, Daviess, Lewis, Putnam, and Worth counties. According to information from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Missouri saw 989 roadway fatalities throughout 2023, which equates to roughly three fatal crashes per day statewide. …

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This week, Governor Mike Parson announced 19 appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies. Among them was: Tammy Kirchner of Memphis, who was appointed as the Scotland County clerk. Kirchner was sworn into office on Thursday morning, June 6.  Kirchner previously served as interim Scotland County…

 By Echo Menges The citizens of Memphis were rocked by an armed robbery at the local bank 60 years ago.  Jack Luther, 69, of Kansas City remembers the excitement and chaos of the aftermath of the robbery. The Memphis native was nine-years-old at the time of the robbery living just a few blocks from the…

 Submitted by Missouri Farmers Care  Those engaged in agriculture are united by a common love of the land, animals and lifestyle. Yet, something unique sets each youth in agriculture apart from their peers. What makes Emma Harvey unique is her patriotic spirit that established her passion as an advocate for farmers’ mental health. Emma is…

 The Scotland County High School Class of 2024 celebrated with a graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in the high school gymnasium as family, friends, and faculty gathered to honor the accomplishments of the graduating seniors.  The ceremony began with the traditional entrance of the graduates to the familiar strains of “Pomp & Circumstance,”…

 By Echo Menges  The City of Memphis is asking city lake property visitors to be respectful of the public lakes by refraining from burning nail filled pallets and leaving trash behind at the city properties.  The old and new Memphis City Lakes are also known as Lake Showme and the old city reservoir located two…

 KIRKSVILLE, MO – The week of April 21-27 was designated as National Volunteer Week and, like so many not-for-profits, Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a service of Hannibal Regional, relies heavily on compassionate volunteers.  “Our volunteers are an essential part of our care team, enabling us to provide the best care possible to the patients and…