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Churches making plans to resume in-person services on Mothers Day Churches across the state are making plans to resume in-person services on Mother’s Day after Gov. Mike Parson gave the green light recently. First United Methodist Church in Dexter plans to reopen for services on Mother’s Day. “That’ll be our start,” Pastor Larry Lawman said. “We’re going through and looking at what we need to do to keep everybody safe.”... Local businesses address commission as county begins to reopen Several local business owners addressed the Stoddard County Commission concerning the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown during Monday’s weekly conference call. Traci Christian, of B&A Promotions; Chris Costin, of the Dexter Cinema; and Misti McBride, of American Steakhouse, explained their plights during the pandemic and asked the commissioners for advice for getting back on their feet... High speed chase ends in crash; four Dexter officers injured By JOSH AYERS Editor A Bloomfield man awaiting a court date on felony drug charges was arrested Tuesday following a high-speed chase through Dexter, which injured four police officers. Thomas Aaron Christian was taken into custody at the culmination of the pursuit. The 25-year-old is charged with the Class B felony of second-degree assault and the Class E felony of... Jim and Judy Yearby - Best friends for 60 years By NANCY NELSON VINES Contributing Writer When Jim and Judy Yearby of Dexter reflect on how their marriage has survived 60 years, Jim is quick to point out that the foundation of their relationship is friendship. "We're best friends," Jim affirms with a smile. "We have a lot in common and enjoy each other's company."... Storm causes damage across Stoddard County By JOSH AYERS Editor Stoddard County has begun clean up following a line of storms that moved through the county Sunday afternoon. Stoddard County Emergency Management Director Kent Polsgrove said he has received damage reports from across the county. Polsgrove said the reports thus far have consisted of trees down across roadways and power lines... News Local News Weather Electronic Edition Rogers, Lutmer lead Dexter Class of 2020 (5/7/20) The valedictorian for the Dexter Class of 2020 is Blair Rogers (left). Rogers is the daughter of Robin and Scott Northern and the late Aaron Rogers. During her high school career Rogers was in the top 10 percent of her class all four years. Rodgers earned the Bearcat Scholar Award her junior and senior years, the Perryville Character Athlete Award her junior year, first-team all-conference volleyball award during her junior and senior years, first-team all-district vollyball award during her junior and senior years, all-county cheerleader award all four years, Dexter High School Volleyball Offensive Player of the Year for her senior year, Dexter High School Cheerleading Award for her junior and senior years and the social studies faculty award. ... Cobb and Holt lead Bernie Class of 2020 (5/7/20) Sidney Cobb (above) and Kaylie Holt (Below) will lead the Bernie Class of 2020 as the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively. Bernie will hold a parade for its seniors Saturday at 11 a.m. A traditional commencement ceremony will take place on June 5 at the request of the Bernie senior class... High speed chase ends in crash; four Dexter officers injured (5/6/20) A Bloomfield man awaiting a court date on felony drug charges was arrested Tuesday following a high-speed chase through Dexter, which injured four police officers. Thomas Aaron Christian was taken into custody at the culmination of the pursuit. The 25-year-old is charged with the Class B felony of second-degree assault and the Class E felony of resisting a lawful stop... Area to see roadwork next week (5/6/20) SIKESTON - Route F in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. This section of roadway is located between County Road 422 and County Road 424. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m... Cleanup continues after train derails near Campbell (5/5/20) CAMPBELL — U.S. Highway 62, west of Campbell, remained closed Tuesday afternoon as crews continued to remove rail cars, which had derailed during a thunderstorm a day earlier. “There was a storm that went through there” Monday afternoon between 5 and 5:15 p.m., said Dunklin County Sheriff Bob Holder, who estimated about 17 cars or more derailed... Read More Business Classifieds Posterboard Area Marketplace View More Flyers Pets Free to good homes, two male adorable puppies, wormed, 573-624-9618 Townhouses Deluxe townhouse apartment. 2 br, 1.5ba, kitchen appliances and washer/dryer incluced. CHA, no pets, no smoking. Lawn and trash service provided. References and one year lease required. Super location, $500 rent/deposit. Call 573-785-5163. Found Found one post earring near Dexter Walgreens. 573-568-3025, leave message. 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Puxico's Caldwell takes leadership on basketball court to Arkansas college (5/8/20) Kennett grad, Atlanta Braves scout Jon David French continues to prepare for unique 2020 MLB draft (5/7/20) SuperFan: Ex-Cape mayor Rediger's love affair for the "Big Red" (5/6/20) Bell City basketball program trying something different with coaching staff (5/6/20) SEMO hoops lands versatile, strong Dylan Branson out of successful Mehlville (5/6/20) New SEMO coach Brad Korn is surrounding himself with winners (5/6/20) View more Obituaries Public Notices Court Records Police & Fire Reports Obituaries James “Jim” Carrol Hall (5/6/20) James “Jim” Carrol Hall of LaForge, MO., passed away at home on May 5, 2020 surrounded by his... Patricia Jo Prunty Fitzgerald (5/5/20) Patricia Jo Prunty Fitzgerald, daughter of the late Sylvanus Prunty and Bernice Terrill Prunty, was... Carlon (Carl) Crain (5/5/20) Carlon (Carl) Crain was born in St. Louis, on January 18, 1941. He was raised in Dexter and... B. A. McGuire (4/28/20) B. A. McGuire, son of Hubert and Oble Felton McGuire, was born June 6, 1931 in Zion, Arkansas. He... Read More Police & Fire Reports Missouri State Highway Patrol for the week of April 29 • A 19-year-old Essex resident was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 2:15 p.m. Friday, April 24, on Highway H, three mile...