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RUSSELL FRANKLIN TURPIN
Russell Franklin Turpin, 88, formerly of Edina, Missouri, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Baptist Homes Nursing Home in Shelbina, Missouri. Russell was born February 19, 1937, in Lewistown, Missouri, the son of Omer D and Emma Spath Turpin. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Hurdland High School, Class of…
Read MoreKnox County Chamber of Commerce Draws Chamber Bucks Winners
Shannon Carlyle and Jared Niemeyer drew six names for the Chamber Bucks raffle on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at Jared’s Jams in Edina. The winners are: Carol Rockhold, Kathleen Palmer, Lori Moots-Clair, Karen Whitley, Suzanna Downing, and Cheryl Barnard. Each winner received a $50 Chamber Bucks gift certificate to be used at any Knox County…
Read MoreKnox County Nutrition Site Draws Winners for Gift Card Fundraisers
The Knox County Nutrition Site held two raffle fund raisers in December selling tickets for $10 each for a chance to win a $300 or $500 gift card. Pat Miller is the winner of the $300 gift card to C&R Market in Edina. The drawing was held on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Brett Bowen was the…
Read MoreWreaths Across America Efforts Honor Veterans in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Community members gathered Saturday at Novelty Christian Church to honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans as part of the nationwide Wreaths Across America campaign. The annual remembrance ceremony was held in conjunction with National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 13. On the eve of the event, the Knox…
Read MoreFFA Member With Local Ties Competes In State Farm Bureau Speaking Contest
Grant Cottrell, son of Wally and Trina Cottrell of rural Franklin County and the grandson of Bill and the late Cindy Cottrell of rural Scotland County competed in the State Farm Bureau Public Speaking Contest which was held during the recent Missouri state Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks in early…
Read MoreHighland Girls Top Tigers
By David Sharp Highland blew open their December 15, 2025 varsity girls game at Scotland County (4-2) with a defensive driven 16-3 second quarter run and powered to a 58-39 win. The Tigers started off well, scoring the first five points of the evening. The Lady Cougars (6-1) exploded on a 16-6 run to a…
Read MoreScotland County Holds Off Highland Cougars
By David Sharp Scotland County (7-1) was able to get to the free throw line 29 times, sinking 16 charity tosses during a 62-58 win over Highland (0-5) during December 15, 2025 non conference boys basketball play at Scotland County. The Cougars made one more field goal and one more three ball on the night.…
Read MoreJACQUELINE “JACKIE” ANN SMALL
Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Small, 67, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, under hospice care at the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield, Iowa. Anyone who knew Jackie would tell you she lived with equal parts heart, grit, and honesty. Jackie was born February 2, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Francis…
Read MoreJOE BARTON MCVEIGH
Joe Barton McVeigh, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Joe was born on April 16, 1934, in Fulton, Missouri, to Joseph Yates and Gladys Ruth Acree McVeigh. He spent his life rooted in faith, family, and service to his community. Joe attended Fulton High School and later graduated from the University of…
Read MoreNeagle Wins 2025 Rural Health Champion Award
Cheyenne Neagle, RN, BSN, CRHCP, Director of the Rural Health Clinics at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis has received the 2025 Rural Health Champion Award from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. The award recognizes Neagle’s visionary leadership and tireless dedication to improving the billing/finances and…
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