Memphis Democrat

Please call the COVID Hotline at 660-956-6820 if you have questions about symptoms and/or believe you need a Covid test. Please do not come to our Acute Care Cl...inic before calling the Covid Hotline for instructions. We have had people showing up to the Acute Care Clinic wanting a Covid test this week, without an appointment. Thank you for cooperating. Please share this information. See more

The Memphis Democrat would like to interview 2 or 3 local veterans who would like to share their stories for next week's paper. Please call or message us to set up an interview time. Thanks.

Mark Twain Behavioral Health has partnered with the Show Me Hope initiative to help alieve mental health stressors during the pandemic. Here's a video produced right here in NEMO.

***UPDATE*** Late Thursday morning, Sept. 10, the stolen vehicle was recovered in Quincy, IL, by the Quincy Police Department. According to the Edina Police Dep...artment, a suspect is under investigation who is known to have close ties with the victim. Original Post: The Edina Police Department is asking the community to report this stolen truck, a Blue 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Missouri plate 69H-6CG, to law enforcement. The vehicle was stolen from a residence in Edina, Missouri, late Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 9. Knox County citizens can report it to Macon/Knox Co. dispatch at 660-385-1911.

Scotland County R-1 Schools would like to thank Mr. George Koontz for his 21 years of dedicated service to the Scotland County School Board. The district will be forever grateful for your compassion and support for our staff and students.

A number of local residents have reported receiving automated calls this week claiming to be the Social Security Administration or some variation of federal agency. The call claims suspicious activity related to your social security number has been identified, resulting in your social security number being suspended. This is a scam. The Federal Trade Commission reminds the public that social security numbers are never suspended. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov//your-social-security-number-

UPDATE: First confirmed death from COVID-19 reported in Scotland County.

This is what it's like to get a free COVID-19 test at the Scotland County Fairgrounds. Residents of Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Schuyler, and Scotland counties may get a test for free through Friday, June 13. Participants do NOT have to have symptoms to get tested. Call (660)465-7275 to schedule your test.

Scotland County Health Department is hosting FREE COVID-19 testing for residents of Scotland County and neighboring counties including Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis and Schuyler. Call (660)465-7275 to schedule an appointment during SCHD business hours. This event is being conducted by the SCHD with the assistance of the Missouri National Guard

Dr. Karisha Devlin, MU Agribusiness Specialist, gave a great interview about some REAL challenges we are seeing in the food supply disruptions and talked about what our local producers are facing.

Interview with Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Shortage Name Spelling Correction: Javi Gill is the correct spelling for the Rutledge VFD Chief Contact information for RVFD: [email protected] or send them a message on the Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department Facebook Page