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Data reflects drop in county crime rates in 2014
(Local News ~ 02/25/15)
According to data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Uniform Crime Report, violent and property crimes in Stoddard County and across most counties in southeast Missouri dropped in 2014. The attention given to the shooting of a teenager in Ferguson, Mo., and subsequent rioting during protests had drawn national attention to Missouri. That and other high profile criminal cases in the state have given the impression that crime is on the upswing...
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New Madrid earthquake potential is elevated
(Local News ~ 02/25/15)
The chances of the New Madrid "big one" rocking the area may be greater than previously thought according a recent update of the US Geological Survey's (USGS) National Seismic Hazards Map. The updates reflect the USGS's best and most recent understanding of when and where earthquakes are likely to occur and how intense they might be. The map was previously released in 2008 and shows earthquake potential across a 50-year period...
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Annual "Friends" Fashion Show set for March 9
(Local News ~ 02/25/15)
Sponsored by Friends of Keller Public Library, the annual Ladies Fashion Show is slated to take place on Monday, March 9 at the Dexter Elks Lodge, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The theme of this year's event is "Flip Flop into Spring." The annual event features a full course meal and an evening of fashions modeled by local men, women, young adults and children...
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One little monkey left
(Local News ~ 02/25/15)
Children at Tuesday's Story Hour at Keller Public Library heard Reita and Phil LeBeau's rendition of Jungle Mania, including "Ten Little Monkeys." Additional photos may be viewed in Photo Galleries at www.dailystatesman.com
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Advance eliminates Bell City, Oran eliminates Richland in C1D2 semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/15)
BELL CITY, Mo. -- The second-seeded Advance boys basketball team went into Tuesday night's Class 2 District 1 semifinal with one primary goal in mind: get the ball to sophomore Dawson Mayo. Mayo scored 13 of his 21 points in the first half, and the Hornets outscored No. 3 Bell City 21-10 in the second quarter to pull away for a 67-46 win at Bell City High School...
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Bernie-Bloomfield rematch set in Class 2, District 1 boys basketball tournament (all scores included)
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/15)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. - The Bloomfield Wildcats and Bernie Mules are set to square off for the third time this season after securing convincing quarterfinal victories at the Class 2, District 1 boys basketball tournament at Bloomfield High School Tuesday night...
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Dexter boys drop road contest at Notre Dame 80-56
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/15)
The Notre Dame varsity boys basketball team outscored Dexter 34-12 in the second quarter on its way to an 80-56 home victory Tuesday night. Jason Jarrell paced Dexter with 23 points. Jacob Pedigo added 16 more points and Ethan Flowers record 14 points for the Bearcats...
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Florida air boat captains lead exciting life
(Business ~ 02/25/15)
"Most people want to see an alligator and go fast" Florida air boat captains Emanuel and Andrew know every inch of the 2200-acre swamp at the Billie Swamp Safari on the Seminole Indian Reservation at Big Cypress, Florida. Manny, as he is known to his friends and co-workers, has worked at the Safari for five years, as animal handler and air boat operator...
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Kansas City couple experience Seminole adventure By Madeline DeJournett Advance Staff Writer On the Road Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Florida: Jeff and Rowena Matthews, a couple from Kansas City, MO, recently spent the night up close and
(Business ~ 02/25/15)
Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Florida: Jeff and Rowena Matthews, a couple from Kansas City, MO, recently spent the night up close and personal with a friendly raccoon, a 12-foot alligator, and a 2,000 pound water buffalo. On their way to Key West, Florida, the couple decided to make a side-trip to the Billie Swamp Safari in Big Cypress...
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"Hands-Only" CPR Class offered Thursday
(Local News ~ 02/25/15)
A free "Hands-Only" CPR class is being offered by SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce. The class is appropriate for individuals from middle school age through adulthood. Included in the instruction will be signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and how to respond appropriately. It is a non-certification class...
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