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A Dudley man died in a single vehicle accident Sunday afternoon on Highway WW three miles north of Dudley. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol Noah B Rushing, 22 of Dudley, was northbound in a 2000 Freightliner. Authorities say the vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected and ran off the left side of the roadway and struck an embankment...

The Dexter Youth Soccer Association made presentation to the Dexter School Board in the hopes of bringing a soccer program to the district in the fall of 2025. The board room was filled with kids in uniform and parents. Preston Clark opened the presentation stating how he benefited from the life lessons he learned by participating in football and other sports. He said he wanted the kids to benefit from the same lessons through soccer...

Hanna Wilson of Puxico, daughter of Mark Wilson and Jeff and Schree Gunnels, was crowned the 2023 Miss Stoddard County Fair Queen Sunday afternoon at the Stoddard County Fair Grounds. Pictured from left is First Alternate Lydia Hanner of Dexter, daughter of Andrea and Larry Hanner, Wilson and Second Alternate Brooklyn Franklin of Dexter, daughter of Jason and April Wray and Robert Franklin...

A Puxico man was killed after being struck by tractor trailer Thursday afternoon. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, a tractor trailer was being driven northbound on County Road 477, five miles north of Dudley. Authorities say the the tractor trailer struck a pedestrian walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was identified as William E. Vanover, 31 of Puxico...

Recently a ribbon cutting was held at Joe Craig’s studio on Walnut Street in Dexter. The ribbon cutting marked the relaunch of the studio now known as Soulmarks. Craig has spent 50 years photographing people around the world. If he was not taking photographs he was educating people on the art of photography. Craig captured countless memories while taking photos for Carnival Cruise Line...

The Dexter School Board addressed a temporary closure of the walking track at the Bearcat Event Center (BEC) during the daytime hours. This is due to construction in the locker rooms at the high school gym. Because of the construction gym classes have moved to the BEC. The district has decided to close the walking track during the day due to safety concerns. The track is expected to reopen for regular usage in mid October. The evening walking track hours will not be affected...

The Dexter Youth Soccer Association has started play on their new field at the corner of Highway ZZ and County Road 612 (Grant Street). A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to mark the occasion and coach Alex Barney spoke about the team. Barney said the team began in the spring using the Dexter Parks and Recreation (DPR) teams. He said an all star team series was created. He said some sponsorship money was received and the team played each other in a three game series...

When Stoddard County Fair Board President Kevin Holman pulled into the Stoddard County Fair Grounds on Saturday morning it was bustling with activity. The county 4H and FFA students were cleaning the livestock and exhibit barns and the FFA/4H Building. Final preparations are underway for the 96th annual Stoddard County Fair...

The Bernie School Board approved two program evaluations and Missouri Consultants for Education (MCE) updates. The first program evaluation approved was the Professional Development. The goal of the program is to provide the professional and classified staff a continuous process of refining skills and keeping current with new developments in the field of education...

A Poplar Bluff man sits in the Butler County jail after he allegedly shot a woman with a flare gun Thursday evening. Henry Lindsey, 32, of Poplar Bluff is charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm. The latter charge stems from prior felony convictions for stealing (2011) and burglary (2014)...