Memphis Democrat
Scotland County R-1 Schools Honor Retirees for Decades of Service
MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County R-1 Schools recognized four longtime employees during a retirement celebration honoring their combined 92 years of service to the district. Those recognized included Dana Donaldson, who served 16 years; Jana Muntz, 14 years; Danny Norton, 32 years; and Dawn Triplett, 30 years. District officials said the retirees dedicated their careers…
Read MoreScotland County Honored For Zero Traffic Fatalities In 2025
MEMPHIS — Scotland County was recognized Wednesday during the Scotland County Commission meeting at the Scotland County Courthouse for recording zero traffic fatalities in 2025, a milestone reached by only six counties statewide. MoDOT engineer Paula Gough presented the recognition and told commissioners that four of those six counties are located in northeast Missouri. Scotland…
Read MorePalmer Leads Dominant Sprint Showing Scotland Co. Relays
The Clark County girls delivered one of their strongest team performances of the season Thursday, finishing second overall with 156 points, powered by a dominant day from freshman standout Cabell Palmer and a balanced effort across relays, distance, and field events. Palmer turned in a meet to remember, sweeping the 100, 200, and 400-meter dashes,…
Read MoreClark County Rolls Past Scotland County 17-1, Improves To 4-3
KAHOKA — Clark County broke the game open with a seven-run first inning and an eight-run second Wednesday, rolling to a 17-1 victory over Scotland County in three innings. The Indians improved to 4-3, while Scotland County fell to 2-3. After Scotland County pushed across an unearned run in the top of the first, Clark…
Read MoreRing of Smoke BBQ Fundraiser to Kick off April 17 With Cruise- In, Corn Hole, Wing Ding, and Live Music
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ Competition Fundraiser will begin Friday, April 17, with an evening of activities at the Knox County Fairgrounds aimed at supporting 4-H fairground improvements. Opening night will start at 5 p.m. with a cruise-in featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles. The come-and-go event is…
Read MoreScotland County Golf Team Finishes Second in First Meet of the Year
Blessing and Stott Lead the Way for the Tigers. March 31st, 2026 By: Weston Smith Scotland County’s Dane Blessing earned individual runner-up honors after shooting a 5 over par 41 at La Plata Golf Course. Levi Stott finished third individually, shooting a 43. Scotland County finished in 2nd of the 5 teams competing. Team Standings:…
Read MoreMoDOT Schedules Roadwork in Scotland County Through April 22
HANNIBAL, Mo. (April 6, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced planned highway maintenance work in Scotland County as part of its upcoming roadwork schedule for northeast Missouri. MoDOT said motorists can find updates on road closures and planned work on the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/ map. The department also noted that…
Read MoreSupreme Court Of Missouri Recognizes 1st Judicial Circuit For Timely Processing Cases Impacting Children
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Supreme Court of Missouri has recognized the 1st Judicial Circuit – encompassing Clark, Schuyler, and Scotland counties – for significant success in managing and processing its various cases during fiscal 2025. The circuit received the Permanency Award during a semiannual meeting of the state’s presiding judges, held in late February…
Read MoreMARJORIE M. WARD
Rutledge, Missouri 1925 – 2026 Marjorie Marie Ward, 100, of Rutledge, Missouri, passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. The daughter of Cecil Paul and Ethel Ambrose Starkey. She was born December 21, 1925, in Hudson, Illinois. She attended school in Hudson, Illinois, where she graduated. After graduation she worked…
Read MoreNortheast Local Emergency Planning District Relaunches With Representatives From Knox and Scotland Counties
Emergency Planning Partners Elect Rutledge Fire Chief as Chairman By Echo Menges RUTLEDGE, Mo. — An emergency planning effort serving Knox and Scotland counties has been reestablished, with local officials, first responders and community representatives gathering March 24 to formally relaunch the Northeast Local Emergency Planning District (LEPD). The group met at the Rutledge Community…
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