Memphis Democrat
Scotland County Commission Addresses Elevator, Roads, Bids And Fire District Boundaries
The Scotland County Commission spent late March and early April addressing a series of county building, road and administrative matters, including elevator upgrades, road and bridge work, mowing and carpet bids, and questions involving fire district boundaries. On March 19, commissioners met with representatives of the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission to discuss the courthouse…
Read MoreHolland, Mckinney Lead Dominant Girls Showing For Scotland County At Truman State Classic
KIRKSVILLE — Scotland County’s girls team delivered a standout performance Tuesday at the Truman State Bulldog High School Classic, piling up event wins across the track and field. Charlee Holland led the way with a trio of top-three finishes, including wins in the long jump (5.28m) and triple jump (10.35m), while also sprinting to third…
Read MoreMoDOT Schedules Roadwork in Scotland County Through May 1
HANNIBAL, Mo. (April 20, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced a series of highway maintenance projects in northeast Missouri, including multiple closures in Scotland County through May 1. Motorists can find updated road conditions and closures by visiting the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. MoDOT officials said inclement weather may affect the…
Read MoreJERRY WAYNE JONES
1941-2026 Jerry Wayne Jones, 84, of Downing died April 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born the son of Beatrice Owens Holmes on December 5, 1941 in Tupelo, MS. Jerry was first married to Donna, who preceded him in death. They had two children, Corina and Terry. He later married…
Read MoreKENNETH (KEN) EAGER
Kenneth (Ken) Eager, a longtime resident of Raytown, Missouri, died peacefully on April 10, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on December 14, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, to William Arland “Red” Eager and Josephine Newman Eager, who preceded him in death. He grew up in Memphis, Missouri, along…
Read MoreKeeping Time, Keeping Score: A Mother-Daughter Scholar Bowl Tradition
By Emily Bontrager For Shirley Green and her daughter, Christina Schroeder, scholar bowl isn’t just a competition, it’s a tradition that has connected their family for decades. Shirley, 73, and Christina, 46, both of Memphis, have spent years at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Scholar Bowl Tournament, serving in key roles…
Read MoreJERRY RICHARD ANDERSON
April 6, 1952 – November 14, 2025 Jerry Richard Anderson, 73 of Downing, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. The son of Max Richard and Anna Louise (Anderson) Anderson, Jerry was born on April 6, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. He attended and graduated in…
Read MoreChild Abuse Cases Split Across Counties, Draw Regional Attention
Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Dominate Home Meet; Tigers Take Team Title Behind Balanced Effort
The Scotland County girls made the most of their home track Thursday, turning in a dominant performance to win the team title with 174 points, comfortably ahead of Clark County and the rest of the field. The Lady Tigers showed strength across every phase of the meet — sprints, hurdles, distance, relays, and field events…
Read MorePAT (GRANNY) WHEELER
Pat (Granny) Wheeler, 86, of Memphis, MO passed away April 8, 2026. Pat was born December 16, 1939, in Willow Springs, MO. She graduated high school in Willow Springs, MO in 1957. She married Leland “Bud” Wheeler on December 24, 1975. Following her graduation, she worked at Rawlings and the shoe factory both in Willow…
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