Memphis Democrat
Search Underway for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance of a missing Edina woman described by authorities as “very concerning.” Lindsey Watts, 35, of Edina was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, at approximately 11 p.m. by a family member after returning home to…
Read MoreResurfacing Work Scheduled in Schuyler and Scotland Counties
HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, as early as May 18, resurfacing work is scheduled on approximately 41 miles of various routes in Schuyler and Scotland counties. Work will begin on 22.5 miles of Route D, from Route U at Lancaster in Schuyler Co. to MO 15 near Memphis in Scotland County. Once complete, resurfacing operations will…
Read MoreHolland, Moore Lead Scotland County Girls At Class 1 District 3 Meet
GLASGOW, Mo. — Scotland County’s girls delivered a strong district performance Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 track and field meet at Glasgow High School, led by district titles from Charlee Holland and Kierstyn Moore. Holland won the girls long jump with a mark of 5.23 meters and added sectional-qualifying finishes…
Read MoreLARRY VICTOR ERWIN
November 16, 1958 – May 6, 2026 Larry “L” Victor Erwin, 67, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Kirksville Manor Care Center. “L” was born November 16, 1958 the son of the late Victor Earl and Dorothy “June” (Meeks) Erwin. He is survived by two sisters, Marilyn (Robert) Wade of Kirksville,…
Read MoreDELORES JEAN DURANT
Delores Jean Durant, 84, of Wyaconda, passed away peacefully at her family’s home in Newton, Iowa, Sunday, May 3, 2026. Jean was born, in the childhood home, on June 5, 1941 to Arthur Orville Steele and Letha Belle (Lawson) Steele in Wyaconda, Missouri, where she grew up with her parents and siblings on the family…
Read MoreMemphis Community Health Center Donates AED to City Ballfields
MEMPHIS, Mo. — A new automated external defibrillator, or AED, has been donated to the city ballfields through a partnership between the Memphis Community Health Center and local officials, enhancing safety for athletes and visitors. The lifesaving device was presented by Dr. Shane Wilson and staff from the health center. The addition of the AED…
Read MoreDreams And Accomplishments: Samara Brush Completes Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training For US Army UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot
Samara Jai’lyn Brush has successfully completed Initial Entry Rotary Wing training for the United States Army as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Brush’s entire career has been based entirely in Army aviation. Brush’s first MOS after joining the Iowa Army National Guard in 2015 was as an Aircraft Electrician. She graduated second in her…
Read MoreMissouri Giantess Comes Home: Ella Kate Returns to Memphis in New Musical “Dream Big”
The story of Scotland County’s most famous daughter is coming home. Ozarks Lyric Opera will bring its new folk musical ”Dream Big: The True Tall Tale” to the Memphis Theatre (106 E. Madison Street) on June 4, 2026 for a special hometown engagement. Inspired by the life of Ella Kate Ewing— known around the world…
Read MoreMurphy Honored by Scotland Co. Hospital
Congratulations to Samantha Murphy, RN, the May Spirit of SCH winner at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. Sam is a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional and she currently wears many hats. She is the Clinic Informatics Analyst RN, Dr. Davis’ Primary Nurse, Immunization/Vaccine Coordinator and works PRN in OB delivering babies! Here’s what her…
Read MoreHENRY FRANKLIN SCHUBERT
December 20, 1964 – May 5, 2026 Henry Franklin Schubert, 61 of rural Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The son of Donald Edwin and Mary Maude (Camden) Schubert, he was born on December 20, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a…
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