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Stoddard County has now surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The Director of the Stoddard County Health Center, Ben Godwin, has confirmed 16 new cases Friday afternoon bringing Stoddard County to a total of 1,005 confirmed cases. Godwin also confirmed 14 recoveries. The county has 174 active cases with 811 recoveries and 20 deaths...

A 67-year-old Puxico woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at 4:53 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, on Highway WW, four miles north of Dudley. According to the report, Glenda F. Williamson was operating a 2005 Polaris all-terrain vehicle southbound when she pulled into the path of a 2018 GMC pickup being driven northbound by Cody J. Grubbs, 37, of Puxico...

Kenny “The Magnet” Stroup has led a life he says was shaped by his parents and by God. He has led a life where he has focused on treating people with kindness and respect. This approach has enabled him to connect with many Hollywood and sports stars. These connections have become the inspiration for a Hollywood movie, according to Stroup...

Ben Godwin, Director of the Stoddard County Health Center confirmed 18 new cases of COVID-19 bringing Stoddard County 989 confirmed cases. Godwin also confirmed 15 recoveries. The county now sits at 172 active, 797 recoveries and 20 deaths. The county has seen more than 115 new cases in the last 7 days...

The Director of the Stoddard County Health Center, Ben Godwin, has confirmed the 20th COVID-19 related death in Stoddard County. Godwin said the case was related to the nursing home outbreak. Godwin also confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19 along with 26 recoveries. The county now sits at 971 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 169 active, 782 recoveries and 20 deaths...

Savvy Nutrition was welcomed to Dexter by the Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting at its location at 1402 N. Outer Road, Suite C. Pictured from left are: Dexter Chamber Economic Development Coordinator Ed Dust, Doug Ackman, Judy Ackman, Dexter Alderman Terry Battles, Trey Ackman, Leslie Ackman, Janet Palmer, Nichele McClund, Mindy Holman, Toni Holman, Dexter Chamber Director Mark Whitehead, Dexter City Administrator Mark Stidham and Dexter Chamber Executive Director Alisha Trammell...

Workforce Development at Three Rivers College now offers a five-week Commercial Driving Training program that prepares students to successfully complete the test requirements for Missouri Class A CDL Driver License. Three Missouri programs are available to help qualified students complete this training free of charge.

The Poplar Bluff Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing adult who suffers memory loss. Robert Lee Coats, 83, was last seen at about 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at First Midwest Bank 704 N. Westwood Blvd. According to the advisory, Coats while at the bank withdrew a large sum of money from his account. Coats purchased a blue 2006 Pontiac G6 with Missouri Temporary Registration 055NVV and his direction of travel is unknown...

Stoddard County Warranty Deeds County Recorder Kay Asbell Oct. 5-9, 2020 • S&W Foreclosure Corp., Robert Burton and Amanda Burton to Regions Bank. Section 12 Township 25 Range 11. • James M. Whittley and Joann J. Whittley to Jeffrey Riddle. Bedford’s New Addition Bloomfield Block 1 Lots 11-12...

On Oct. 21, 1995 the first 911 call was received in Stoddard County. The dispatcher who received that call filled out a paper form by hand and then distributed the information to the appropriate agencies. Now 25 years later, the system is fully automated and help can be sent and arrive to those in need quicker than ever...

The Director of the Stoddard County Health Center, Ben Godwin, has confirmed the 19th COVID-19 related death in Stoddard County. Godwin said the patient passed away on Monday and the case was related to the nursing home outbreak. “We cannot express, how important it is, that all residents of Stoddard County do everything they can to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri submitted its plan for administering the impending COVID-19 vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. Mike Parson was joined by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams during Thursday’s weekly briefing to announce the completion of the plan, which was due to the CDC by Oct. 16...

The Bernie Board of Aldermen passed two ordinances at its October meeting. The first set an election for April 6, 2021. Bernie voters will have the opportunity to decide if an election will be held in the future if the number of candidates is equal to the number of open seats for the next six years...

BLOOMFIELD — The Stoddard County Commission approved more than a half-million dollars in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds at Monday’s meeting. The county signed reimbursement checks to seven public entities totaling $529,391.93...

The Stoddard County Health Center has confirmed 42 new cases of COVID-19. Over the weekend 14 cases were confirmed while 28 were confirmed on Monday. None of the new cases are related to the nursing home or assisted living center outbreaks. Stoddard County has now surpassed 900 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Additionally, 51 recoveries were confirmed. The county now stands at 928 confirmed cases with 190 active, 720 recovered and 18 deaths...

The director of the Stoddard County Health Department, Ben Godwin, has confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 recoveries on Friday afternoon. The county as a whole now sits at 886 confirmed cases with 199 active, 669 recovered and 18 deaths. In cases related to the nursing home and assisted living outbreaks the county has 125 confirmed cases with 22 active, 89 recovered and 14 deaths...

The Stoddard County Clerk's office has extended its hours due to the overwhelming demand for in person absentee voting. Stoddard County Clerk Cecil Weeks said the office hours Monday through Friday are now 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. This will continue until October 30...

Butler County authorities have identified the body found in the woods near Wappapello earlier this month. On Thursday afternoon, Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs reported the body had been positively identified as Ronald Dale Moore, who has been missing since September...

The director of the Stoddard County Health Department, Ben Godwin, has confirmed 23 new cases of COVID-19 along with 8 recoveries. Godwin said none of the new cases are related to the nursing home outbreak. This brings the county to 873 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The county is at 207 active cases, 648 recoveries and 18 deaths...

JEFFERSON CITY — The heroic actions of two Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers who rescued a severely injured Carter County deputy were recognized earlier this week. On Tuesday, Gov. Mike Parson awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to 11 first responders and six civilians for heroic and life-saving actions in 2019...

Stoddard County residents can vote absentee in person at the Stoddard County Clerk's office in Bloomfield. Stoddard County Clerk Cecil Weeks said individuals wishing to do this will be asked to sign an affidavit stating they wish to vote absentee and they then will be given a ballot...

The director of the Stoddard County Health Department, Ben Godwin, has confirmed 18 new cases of COVID-19 along with 13 recoveries. Godwin said none of the new cases are related to the nursing home outbreak. This brings the county to 850 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The county is at 192 active cases, 640 recoveries and 18 deaths...

Dexter High School has named the candidates for the 2020 Miss DHS crown. The student body will vote and the Miss DHS court will be crowned October 22. The candidates are front row: Layne Medler, Brittany Baldwin, Hannah Pyles, Shelby Bishop, Tristin Pullum and Mekenzie Yount. In back are: Alanie Lacy, Tara Williams, Bailey Chamberlain, Chloe Thurmon and Makayla Dodson...

The City of Dexter and the Dexter Chamber of Commerce were joined by some local runners to hold a ribbon cutting and officially open the second phase of the walking trail project. The second phase goes from One Mile Road down Arvin Road to Two Mile Road. ...

Xtreme Body Spa celebrated its opening at 202 E. Business 60 with a ribbon cutting. Pictured left to right are: Dexter Mayor Jason Banken, Tom Tucker, Lisa Tucker, Patty Sisk, Natalie Robison, Charlotte Vandiver, Executive Director of the Dexter Chamber of Commerce Alisha Trammell and Dustin Mayer...