Memphis Democrat
Holland, Buford Medal at State for Scotland County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Scotland County earned two all-state medals at the MSHSAA Class 1 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Charlee Holland led the Lady Tigers with a fourth-place finish in the girls long jump, recording a leap of 5.09 meters. Holland also competed in the triple jump,…
Read MoreMemphis Memorial Day Service Honors Fallen Heroes
MEMPHIS, Mo. — A bright sun shone over the Scotland County Courthouse lawn Monday morning as about 300 people gathered for a tradition built on memory, gratitude and sacrifice. The 81st annual Memorial Day Service, hosted by Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post 4958 VFW, brought veterans, families, local residents, students and community members together May…
Read MoreDraft STIP Lists $3.1 Million In Scotland County Road, Bridge Work
Scotland County would see just over $3 million in highway and bridge construction work under MoDOT’s draft 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The draft STIP, which covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031, is available for public review and comment through June 5. Comments may be submitted to MoDOT by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT or emailing STIPcomments@ modot.mo.gov.…
Read More2026 Northeast Missouri Beekeepers Association Youth Beekeeping Scholarship Recipient
Peightyn Johnson, 10, of Revere, Missouri, was awarded the Northeast Missouri Beekeepers Association Youth Beekeeping Scholarship. The scholarship opportunity was released to the public in December 2024, and all youth (ages 8-18), in Lewis, Clark, Scotland, and Knox counties were eligible to apply. Peightyn Johnson is a 4th grader who loves learning new things and…
Read MoreScotland County Sends Seven Entries to State Meet
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Scotland County turned in a strong sectional showing Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2 track and field meet at Centralia High School, qualifying seven girls entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state. Matyson Buford led Scotland County with a sectional…
Read MoreLANDON SETH HOOVER
Landon Seth Hoover, age 5 ½, of Arbela, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at the home farm. Landon was born November 9, 2020, at Memphis, Missouri, the second son of Curvin and Melanie Hoover. His caring, bubbly personality and presence will leave an aching void in our hearts and homes, but we feel…
Read MorePatriot’s Service Remembered With Marker Dedication: Scotland County honors Revolutionary War veteran Richard Gale Sr.
MEMPHIS, Mo. — More than two centuries after a teenage soldier from New York first answered the call to serve a nation not yet born, his story was lifted again Friday afternoon in Scotland County. A Revolutionary America marker honoring Pvt. Richard Gale Sr., believed to be the only Revolutionary War veteran buried in Scotland…
Read MoreScotland County Graduates Class of 2026
MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County R-1 High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during commencement exercises Sunday, May 17, in Memphis. The ceremony opened with “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by the Scotland County R-1 Concert Band under the direction of Ben Oliver. Class President Zada Ketchum welcomed family, friends, faculty and community members, saying graduation…
Read MoreCASEY RAY STARRETT
Casey Ray Starrett, 17 of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home. The son of Spencer Ray Starrett and Trinity Noelle (Tallman) Sowers, he was born on October 7, 2008 in Memphis, Missouri. Casey attended Schuyler R-1 High School and would graduate with the class of 2027. Casey is survived…
Read MoreSheriff: ‘Hundreds’ of Hours Invested in Search for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges MEDIA: Video Interview YouTube Link Below EDINA, Mo. — 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 — Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche said Friday that “hundreds” of man-hours have already been invested in the investigation into the disappearance of missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as multiple agencies continue working the case around…
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