The Dexter School District went on lock down Thursday morning at the direction of law enforcement. According to a statement released by the district this was done as a precautionary measure only and no threat was made toward the district. The statement further said once the “all clear” was given by the Dexter Police Department, summer school at the district resumed as normal. ...

The Stoddard County Commissioners began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.  Presiding Commissioner Greg Mathis began with the closing of County Road 570. Closing of County Road 570 Update Sally Cato and Mrs. Blackshire approached the Commissioner a few weeks ago regarding the Blackshirt property and wetlands and would like to close the County Road 570 which runs through their property. ...

Bruce Walker (right) recently recorded a hole in one on hole number six at the Crowley Ridge Country Club in Bloomfield. Walker said he used a pitching wedge from the tee, 120 yards from the pin. The feat was witnessed by Tom James and Dave Gard. This was Walker’s second hole in one. Above General Sales Manager Tim Robey at Autry Morlan Chevrolet presents Walker with a gold putter in honor of the accomplishment...