Category: Missouri
Bringing the Pheasant Home
Dr. Larry Wiggins had always hoped his hometown would be able to bring home a Pheasant airplane. The aircraft was built in Memphis, Missouri in…
The Pheasant Aircraft Company
It was a promising young business – the Pheasant Aircraft Company. In the early days of aviation, a well known pilot began making his own…
A Flying Pheasant
If you said you were looking for a pheasant you would probably be looking for a bird. But in the 1920s in Memphis, Missouri, the…
The Tallest Lady in the World
Folks in Scotland County, Missouri will tell you that their hometown girl, Ella Ewing, was the tallest lady in the world. The quiet and scholarly…
The Story of Ella Ewing
Today we say hello to our listeners on KMEM in Memphis, Missouri. Folks there know of a lady named Ella, a young lady that grew…
Fame in Scotland County
This week, Andrew will take a look at Ella Ewing of Scotland County, Missouri. She was once known as the tallest woman in the world,…
Earning the Title of Miss America
A new Miss America will be crowned this weekend. Of course only one person can earn that title, while everyone else goes back home to…
From the Hardwood to Another Competition
I first became acquainted with Shelby Ringdahl when she played basketball at Columbia Rock Bridge High School, a team which my sister coaches. Who knew…
Taking Care of Unordinary Pets
Rob Patrick has to help feed his pets. It takes about 100,000 pounds of raw meat a year. Of course these are no ordinary animals…and…
A Home for Big Cats
Animal shelters may care for unwanted cats. But when it comes to these kind of cats, it takes a special place to hold them and…
