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RHS Class of '65 reuniting this month
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
The Richland Rebels class of 1965 will gather in the cafeteria of Richland High School on Sat., Sept. 12, 2015 beginning at 5:30 p.m. for their 50th class reunion. Organizers say to dress for comfort for a memorable evening of fun.
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Girl Scout sign-up event set for Sept. 5
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland will behosting a sign-up event on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the local Girl Scout facility in Dexter. Girl Scouts provides countless opportunities for making friends, trying new things, gaining leadership skills, and so much more. With Girl Scouts, girls have new experiences that give them that super-excited, jumping, giggling, and butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling...
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Tis "almost" the season
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Pat Wilson of Dexter is shown looking over items at Cox Corner on the corner of Business 60 and Walnut Street. Wilson was one of several shoppers during 1st Thursday shopping at Cox Corner on Sept. 3. Proceeds from the gift shop are placed toward the operation of the Regional Healthcare Foundation's Mother-to-Mother program. ...
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Police Reports
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Dexter Police Sept. 3-4, 2015 At 8:42 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, Dexter Police received a report of a counterfeit bill from First National Bank. The investigation continues. At 1:38 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, Dexter Police arrested Christopher L. Ellsworth, 31, of Puxico, on the charge of stealing/shoplifting...
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Murder trial for Sikeston woman reset for Jan. 21
(State News ~ 09/04/15)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The murder trial for a Sikeston woman is reset for January. Savannah R. Davis, 28, who is charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action is now scheduled for Jan. 21 and 22, 2016, in Mississippi County before Judge William H. Winchester. Originally Davis' trial was set for Sept. 17 and 18...
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Man arrested in connection with bank robbery
(State News ~ 09/04/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- One suspect was in custody Wednesday afternoon after a robbery at a Cape Girardeau bank. Officer Rich McCall of the Cape Girardeau Police Department said police responded at 1 p.m. to a call about a robbery at The Bank of Missouri, 3427 William St...
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Meth lab busted in Dexter
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner reports the arrest of one individual who was involved in illegal drug activity. As the result of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity, a search warrant was applied for and granted by The Stoddard County Prosecutor's Office. The warrant was executed on Sept. 2, 2015, at 6909 County Road 667 in rural Dexter, MO...
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Troop E to host community alliance program
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, has announced the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be conducting a Community Alliance Program at the Troop E Headquarters, beginning Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, and concluding with an awards banquet on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. The mission of the Community Alliance Program is to provide personal interaction between area citizens and the Patrol...
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Many state bridges in county fall into 'critical' condition
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
A recent new release from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) reported the number of bridges in "critical" condition was increasing at an alarming rate. After the latest round of inspections, the number of bridges needing attention has risen to 641, up 50 from a year ago...
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Airport Board officially accepts Walker Construction's bid
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
The Dexter Municipal Airport Board met Thursday afternoon, and after very little discussion decided to unanimously accept the bid from Walker Construction for a new six-unit hangar. The bid had received initial approval from the Dexter Board of Aldermen during a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 31; but, the airport board had the final say...
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New striping on Grant Street
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Grant Street in front of Dexter Public School property was closed Wednesday as workers repainted striping for the three lanes and the turn arrows on the middle lane. Shown above, workers from Causeys Asphalt in Bloomfield apply new paint to the crosswalks at One Mile Road and Grant Street. The city contracted Causeys for the work...
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Hike turns tragic for Puxico couple
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
Miraculously, Puxico retired teachers Ray and Margaret Binford are on the road to recovery after falling nearly 300 feet while hiking Aug. 22 in Washington state. After being in separate hospitals for a week they are now together in Richland, Wash. Avid hikers who have hiked trails across the United States, including the Grand Canyon, the Binfords were hiking the Palouse Falls trail, which has several steep drops. ...
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Bernie improves to 8-0 with 7-5 victory against defending state champ Bell City
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/15)
BELL CITY, Mo. - A high school baseball contest between two elite programs lived up to its billing Wednesday afternoon. The undefeated Bernie Mules and unbeaten Bell City Cubs battled each other to a 2-2 stalemate after six inning of play. The seventh inning belonged to the Mules as Bernie outscored Bell City 5-3 in the final frame to secure a 7-5 road victory...
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Blue Star memorial dedication is Monday at Sikeston
(Local News ~ 09/04/15)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Blue Star Memorial marker will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sikeston Veterans Park. The keynote speaker will be 27th District Senator Wayne Wallingford, a retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel. Wallingford, who represents Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, Scott and Wayne counties in the Missouri Senate, served on active duty for 25 years, including five tours in Vietnam and six tours in Desert Storm/Desert Shield. ...
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Judge: Missouri right-to-farm doesn't cover marijuana
(State News ~ 09/04/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A new constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to farm doesn't protect a woman who reportedly grew marijuana in her home, a Missouri judge ruled this week. Cole County Circuit Judge Dan Green ruled against a woman Tuesday whose public defender tried to argue that cultivating marijuana falls under the farming-rights amendment, the Jefferson City News Tribune reported (http://bit.ly/1O8OCcy)...
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Bell City beats Gideon baseball team 11-1
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/15)
Note: A photo gallery of the game is available here: Baseball Photos BELL CITY, Mo. - The Bell City Cubs baseball team jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and led wire to wire on its way to an 11-1 six-inning victory against the Gideon Bulldogs Thursday...
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