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Milan High School Prom Royalty Crowned
MILAN PROM ROYALTY – The Milan C-2 2026 Prom was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in the Milan gym. Prom Royalty and Court were, left to right: Emmauel Aguilar, son of Jose Luis Aguilar and Manuela Beltran, Marian Dabney, daughter of John and Andrea Dabney, Aziel Alcantara, son of Andres Mora and Karina Pavon,…
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…
Read MoreScotland 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 MoreSmith Awarded 2026 Middle School Regional Principal of the Year
By Emily Bontrager Lance Smith has been named the 2026 Middle School Regional Principal of the Year, an honor that recognizes his leadership and the efforts of the school community within the Clark County R-1 School District. Smith’s journey into education began with strong influences during his own school years. He attended Scotland County R-1…
Read MoreClark County Voters Approve Tax Questions; School Board, City Races Decided
CLARK COUNTY — Clark County voters approved both countywide and Kahoka ballot questions in Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, while contested races in Kahoka, Wayland, the Clark County R-1 School District and the Clark County Nursing Home District were also decided. Turnout was 759 ballots cast out of 4,884 registered voters, or 15.54 percent. The countywide…
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