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1 dead in morning fire
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
A Dexter woman died in a fire Wednesday morning in what has been dubbed a smoking-related incident. The Dexter Fire Department was called out at approximately 9:16 a.m. Wednesday to a report of a fire alarm at 340 Kitchen St. in Dexter. When firefighters arrived at the scene, no smoke or damage was visible...
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Commission makes 911 Board appointments
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The Stoddard County Commission re-appointed three members and appointed one new member to the Stoddard County 911 Services Board at their meeting Tuesday morning. The meeting was moved from Monday because of inclement weather. The commission also passed two final 2013 budget amendments...
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Aldermen sign off on MoDOT paving project; others in the works
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
The Dexter Board of Aldermen set into motion Monday evening a plan that is part of a broad scale paving project in Dexter and eastern Stoddard County. During the Board's regular monthly meeting, the Aldermen voted to enter into a contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) for the project...
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Saving Latonka, 1 dollar at a time
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
For Eky Combs of Kennett, Mo., Girl Scout Camp Latonka at Lake Wappapello holds some very special memories. Her aunt, Bid Baker, and other family members were instrumental in the camp's establishment in the 1950s, and weeks each summer during her formative years were spent there experiencing the outdoors, acquiring lifetime skills and participating in other character-building activities...
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Bust nets medical-grade marijuana and crystal meth
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. --A recent drug investigation in Stoddard County resulted in the arrest of Aaron K. Aarant. Aarant, 35, is currently charged with the Class B felony of distribution of a controlled substance. The arrest was reported by Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner. Hefner stated that on Jan. 5, 2014, sheriff deputies executed a search warrant at and apartment at 707 Two Mile Rd. in Dexter...
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1 hurt in Tues. wreck
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Jeffery A. Richardson, 20, of Advance sustained moderate injuries Tuesday in a wreck at Rt. Z, one-half mile south of Rt. P. The wreck occurred as Richardson was southbound and traveled off the roadway, striking an embankment. He was transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment...
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Pesticide Applicator training set for Jan. 20
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- University of Missouri Extension, with assistance from Stoddard County Farm Bureau, is holding a Private Pesticide Applicator Training in Dexter, MO. The meeting will be at the Stoddard County Ambulance District Office. The meeting will be held January 20, from 9 -- 11 AM. The Stoddard County Ambulance District Office is located at 501, US 60 in Dexter, MO...
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Rotary Chili Day set for Jan. 21
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
The Dexter Rotary Club will host their annual Chili Day on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall in Dexter. The serving times are from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. with carry-outs also available. Call 820-6168 to order a carry-out meal...
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Voting underway for Extension Council
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
BLOOMFEILD, Mo. -- Voting for the members of the Stoddard County Extension Council has begun and will continue through January 28, 2014. All Stoddard County citizens age 18 or older are eligible to vote for four nominees countywide. The Extension Office, located at the south end of the old county courthouse, on the square, in Bloomfield, will be used as a polling place for this year's election. ...
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Three Rivers College extends spring registration deadline
(Community News ~ 01/08/14)
Three Rivers College has added two days to its registration deadline, allowing new and current students to continue registering for classes through Tuesday, January 14 at its locations in Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, Dexter, Kennett, and Malden. The college's campus and full service centers will be open from 8 a.m. ...
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Stoddard County students named to Dean's List at Mizzou
(Community News ~ 01/08/14)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The University in Columbia has announced its list of students who attained Dean's List status for the fall semester 2013. Included on the list from Stoddard County are the following students: From Advance: John Michael Middleton, Junior, Arts & Science...
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Reward is offered for information about 2013 Portageville business fire
(State News ~ 01/08/14)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- With a $30,000 reward available, investigators are in hopes someone will come forward with information to solve an arson at a Portageville business. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, New Madrid County Sheriff's Department and the office of the State Fire Marshal are continuing their investigation of the Jan. 1, 2013, fire at the Crop Production Services facility in Portageville...
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Expert says technology making stalking easier
(State News ~ 01/08/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Nationwide, 6.6 million people are stalked yearly, but because not every incident is reported, there probably are more victims. Technology has made the offense easier to commit, said Mark Kurkowski, a consultant for the Stalking Resource Center...
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Helen Robinett
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
Helen Robinett, daughter of the late Albert J. Phillips and Dorothy Elizabeth Graves was born on Dec. 26, 1930, in Dexter, Mo., and died on Jan. 6, 2014, at SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 83. Mrs. Robinett was a resident of Dexter and was of the Baptist faith. She was a former employee of Monaco Egg, International Hat Factory, and International Shoe Company all in Dexter. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and very passionate about her Christian faith...
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District baseball classifications and host sites announced
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/14)
District assignments and host sites have been announced for district baseball tournaments for the spring of 2014. Three SCAA schools will compete in Class 1, District 2; three SCAA schools will compete in Class 2, District 3; one SCAA school will compete in Class 3, District 2; and one SCAA school will compete in Class 4, District 1...
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Catfishing legend leaves generous legacy
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/14)
Chris Stephens was not only the best catfisherman I knew personally, but an extremely positive, nice, genuine guy, which is increasingly hard to find. I've leaned on him heavily over the past few years for catfishing reports for my weekly column, and he would openly share every detail of his last trip, regardless of an upcoming tournament or fear of giving away his spots. ...
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APNewsBreak: Mo. Senate to block parole appointee
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Republican senators plan to block the gubernatorial appointment of a former Missouri GOP lawmaker to the state parole board because he voted against an income tax cut that had been a Republican priority. As Missouri's Legislature opened its session Wednesday, several Republican senators told The Associated Press that they won't allow the chamber to confirm the appointment of former Rep. Dennis Fowler to the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole...
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