Memphis Democrat
Outdoors With Kevin Fox: That’s Why We Ask Questions
That’s Why We Ask Questions I know that we are thinking more about fishing and turkey hunting right now than anything else. But within a few page flips of my calendar, I’ll be hunting again— more than likely for the last time in South Africa. So I’m kind of filled with thoughts about that. There…
Read MoreScotland County voters decide city, village and water district races Tuesday
SCOTLAND COUNTY — Scotland County voters rejected the countywide Homestead Property Tax Credit question in Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, while approving the Consolidated Public Water Supply District No. 1 bond question and electing candidates in races in Memphis and several smaller communities. The ballot also included races for Memphis city offices, Gorin aldermen and village…
Read MoreScotland County Voters to Decide Local Leadership, Tax Relief and Water Bond Issue April 7
SCOTLAND COUNTY — Voters across Scotland County will head to the polls Tuesday, April 7, for the General Municipal Election, with a mix of contested races, funding questions and several positions that could be decided by write-in votes. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Boyer Event Center in Memphis,…
Read MoreMemphis Community Receives Lifesaving Equipment Donation
Memphis, MO — In a significant step toward improving public safety, Dr. Shane Wilson and Memphis Community Health Center, Internal Medicine clinic, have donated two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to key locations in the city. One of the AED units has been installed at Memphis City Hall, while the second has been placed at the…
Read MoreScotland County R-1 Prom Court
Scotland County R-1 High School held their prom, themed “Arabian Nights” on March 21. Pictured with prom queen and king Keeley Brown and Wesley McSparren is the Prom Court.
Read MoreMy Turn: Reflecting on 23 Years
Friday, March 27 marks 23 years since Sue and I took the leap and purchased The Media, The Edina Sentinel, and the LaBelle Star. Which begs the question: how exactly did we get here… and why didn’t anyone stop us? My newspaper career started back in 1986 with the Omaha World-Herald, where I managed newspaper…
Read MoreApril Fools’ Day: The Jokes on You!!
By Emily Bontrager For centuries, April Fools’ Day has been celebrated across different cultures. Each year on April 1, people play pranks and practical jokes on one another, often revealing the trick with a cheerful, “April Fools!” The exact origins of the holiday remain unclear. According to the Library of Congress, one theory traces the…
Read MoreGorin VFD Adds New Equipment With FEMA Grant
By Echo Menges GORIN, Mo. — The Gorin Volunteer Fire Department officially placed eight new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units into service Tuesday night, March 10, 2026, during the department’s regular member meeting. The department serves the Gorin area in southeastern Scotland County and regularly assists neighboring departments through mutual aid responses. Firefighters spent the…
Read MoreFrozen in Glass: Why These Images Matter
Every once in a while, something crosses your desk that reminds you why preserving local history matters. For me, lately, that has been the growing collection of historic glass negatives we’ve been sharing through our Historic Images Frozen in Glass project. I’ll be honest — when we first started scanning these fragile pieces of photographic…
Read MoreParties Report Settlement in Lawsuit Against Scotland County Hospital
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The parties involved in a lawsuit filed by former Scotland County Hospital employee Terri Schmitt have reported that the case has been settled. According to a recent entry in the Scotland County Circuit Court record, the court received a joint notice of settlement from the parties on Feb. 26.…
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