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More Residents Turning to Clark County Food Pantry Amid Rising Need
By Emily Bontrager As the federal government shutdown continues, families who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are facing uncertainty, and local food pantries are preparing for increased demand. At the Clark County Food Pantry, volunteers say they are already seeing more residents seeking help. “Normally, a busy day means we serve around…
Read MoreHonoring Service: Clark County Veterans Presented Quilts of Valor at R-1 Ceremony
KAHOKA, Mo. — Veterans Day was marked with heartfelt recognition at Clark County R-1 High School on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County presented Quilts of Valor to several local veterans in gratitude for their service. The presentation took place during the school’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, continuing a proud…
Read MoreOld Dog Learns New Trick
There were four gadwalls circling over the lake. It looked like they were going to drop into the middle of the lake at any moment. Because of that, I hit them hard with the duck call. I don’t know what I said to them—or what they thought I said—but instead of landing, three of them…
Read MoreJOHN WESLEY REDDING
John Wesley Redding, 70, of Memphis, Missouri formerly of Fairmont, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home with his family by his side He was born November 18, 1954, in Carthage, Illinois to Robert Otis and Leola Maxine (Pruett) Redding. John was united in marriage to Linda (Webster) Redding on June 25,…
Read MoreDepartment of Natural Resources awards $1.79 million to Queen City
City will make wastewater treatment system improvements JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 23, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $1.79 million to the city of Queen City for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project is estimated to total $2.5 million and the city expects to complete it by April 2027. The…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 25-19 Activating State Emergency Operations Plan in Preparation for Severe Weather
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-19 declaring a State of Emergency in Missouri in anticipation of severe weather forecasted throughout the state. Under this Order, the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan has been activated, which enables state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to provide assistance. “The National…
Read MoreHospital Auxiliary Donates Money For New Wound Care Center Treatment Chair
The Scotland County Hospital/Sigler Square (formerly known as the Scotland County Care Center) Auxiliary recently made a financial donation to the hospital to go towards the new treatment chair that was purchased for the Wound Care Clinic. The new chair has electronic controls for height adjustment, leg rest and reclining backrest adjustments, which allows the…
Read MoreEdina Postmaster Chris Harrison Retires
Edina, Mo. – After nearly 39 years of service to local United States Postal Service offices, customers, and residents, Edina Postmaster Chris Harrison is retiring. Harrison, a well-known USPS staffer, spent his last day on the job at the Edina Post Office on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. His official retirement date from USPS is expected…
Read MoreDr. Davis-Humes Advocates for Rural Health Care in Jefferson City
Dr. Kelsey Davis-Humes, Family Practice Physician at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, participated in the annual Missouri Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Advocacy Day in Jefferson City on February 25, 2025. She joined approximately 80 family physicians/ residents advocating at the state capitol building. “I had the privilege of meeting with both Rep. Greg Sharpe…
Read MoreScotland County Farm Bureau to Celebrate “Thank a Farmer Week”
The Scotland County Farm Bureau joins with the Missouri Farm Bureau in celebrating the Agriculture community by hosting events throughout the first week of March, known as “Thank a Farmer Week”. The Scotland County Commissioners signed a proclamation on February 19 to honor this occasion. There are over 1.9 million farms in the United States.…
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