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A Dexter woman was injured in a two vehicle accident on Highway 60, one half mile east of Dexter. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Ashley L Issac, 32 of Dexter, was westbound in a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. Authorities say her vehicle struck the rear of a 2015 International School Bus driven by Bradley S Hann, 48 of Dexter. Authorities said that Issac's vehicle then left the right side of the roadway. No students were on the bus at the time of the accident...

The candidates for the 2023/24 Fall Homecoming Court have been named at Dexter High School. The coronation ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at Charles Bland Stadium prior to the football game against Caruthersville. The annual tailgate will begin at 4:30 p.m. ...

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...

The Stoddard County Commission entertained more than 15 people in attendance for the morning meeting.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Katelyn Lambert, Bootheel Regional Planning Commission w/ARPA Update ARPA Request for Water District. $15,168.02 for Water District #5...

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...

The Puxico School Board approved the annual transportation report and the Career Education Program review. Superintendent Cindy Crabb presented the Transportation Report which was prepared by the district’s transportation director, Jim Clark. Crabb went over the warranties remaining on the fleet. ...

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)...

The annual Bell City School Reunion will be this Saturday, September 30 at the Bell City Community Center on Route N. Registration begins at 3 p.m. withe dinner at 5 p.m. All Bell City Alumni are invited.

Navy Veteran Bill Nash (Above) of Dexter donated his American Flag to the Regional Health Foundation. Nash served with the Sixth Fleet and was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He then spent two years aboard the LSMR411 Rocket Launcher and his service saw him go to countries such as Algers, Spain and countries in Africa. Kiger Electric replaced the ropes on the pole and raised the flag at no charge...

4-H is a fantastic organization that brings together youth, families, and caring adults to foster personal growth, community involvement, and lasting friendships. Each year, National 4-H Week is celebrated by millions of youths, parents, volunteers and alumni coming together to promote the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. “I love 4-H” is this year’s theme and it celebrates 4-H as one family with many hearts and smiles...