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Police Reports
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Dexter Police Dec. 31,2014- Jan. 1, 2015 Brennan M. Goforth, 20, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 1:51 a.m. Tuesday at 616 W. Fannetta St. for peace disturbance, being a minor in possession of alcohol and for trespassing in the second degree. Bond was set at $275...
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Flu outbreak getting serious
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
It came early and doesn't appear to be leaving any time soon. This year's flu season has taken hold, and Missouri finds itself in the crosshairs of a serious outbreak. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the state of Missouri is categorized in the high activity area. Neighboring states Illinois and Kansas are, likewise, as the number of reported cases have started to sky-rocket...
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Looking for first baby of 2015
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
The Daily Statesman will be looking for news of the first baby of 2015 in Stoddard County. The family of the first baby born to parents within the limits of Stoddard County will receive gifts from local merchants and will be featured in The Daily Statesman when word is received and confirmed of the birth...
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Municipal races developing in Bloomfield, Puxico
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Voters in the municipal elections in both Bloomfield and Puxico will have contested aldermen races on the April 7 election ballot, and also voters in Puxico will decide on a city marshal. The filing period opened Dec. 16, 2014, and runs through Jan. 20, 2015...
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Making mangers...and memories
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Dads and their children from St. Joe General Baptist Church in Idalia had an opportunity over the Christmas season to more closely identify with the "reason for the season." A total of 27 dads and children met at the church just prior to Christmas to complete a special "dad and kids" project -- he making of Christmas manger to be used for years to come as part of their holiday décor...
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January Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Courtney Potts, 18 years old daughter of Randy and Peggy Potts of Dexter, is the first Calendar of the 2015 year. Courtney is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and is involved with the Youth Group there. She is also an instructor at Dexter Tumbling and Cheer, a varsity basketball cheerleader, a member of FTA, Yearbook Staff, FCA, FCCLA, Honor Society, and FBLA. Calendar Girls are comprised of the finalists in the Miss Dexter competition, sponsored annually by the DHS Vocal Music Program...
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Walter Berrel Guilliams
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
Walter Berrel Guilliams, 81, of Jackson, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Doniphan, Mo., to Marvin B. and Joy Hunt Guilliams. He and Ruth Ann Sander were married June 6, 1958, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson...
- Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 12/19/2014 (Agriculture Report ~ 01/02/15)
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Walter Berrel Guilliams
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
Walter Berrel Guilliams, 81, of Jackson, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Doniphan, Mo., to Marvin B. and Joy Hunt Guilliams. He and Ruth Ann Sander were married June 6, 1958, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson...
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Celesta Wise
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
Celesta Wise, daughter of the late Jess Morlan and Alma Perkins Morlan was born on Dec. 5, 1934, in Zalma and died on Jan. 1, 2015, at her residence in Dexter at the age of 80. Mrs. Wise was attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Dexter, and was a home-maker...
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Doris Patricia (Pat) Hoffmann
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Doris Patricia (Pat) Hoffmann, daughter of John Sherman and Alta Mae Shoemaker Boles, was born in Pickett County, Tenn., on April 15, 1941, and died on Dec. 31, 2014, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter at the age of 73. Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...
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Gilbert David Atchison
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
Gilbert David Atchison, son of the late John Gilbert Atchison and Myrtle Louise Ashworth Atchison was born in Lennox, Tenn., on March 12, 1936, and died in Crowley Ridge Care Center, in Dexter on Jan. 1, 2015, at the age of 78. Mr. Atchison was foreman at Brown Shoe Company of Bernie and was a member of Bernie General Baptist Church...
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Mary Helen Adams
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
Mary Helen Adams, age 89, was born March 7, 1925, in New Madrid the daughter of the late John C. and Geneva (Coffee) Weeks and died Jan. 1, 2015, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lilbourn. On April 11, 1942, she married Dennis Adams. He preceded her in death on May 2, 1998...
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Police Reports
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Dexter Police Dec. 31, 2014 - Jan. 2, 2015 William L. Scroggins, 31, of Dexter was arrested Wednesday at 8:36 a.m. at the local Probation and Parole office for non-support. Bond was set at $10,000 cash. He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail...
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