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HELPING SECURE THE BORDER - Dexter business awarded contract to help build wall
(Local News ~ 05/05/20)
A Dexter business has been awarded a contract to help secure the southern border of the United States. Randy Kinder Excavating was awarded a contract with a total value, including options, worth $175,577,000. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in partnership with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers...
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Area schools plan for graduation with social distancing
(Local News ~ 05/05/20)
As the state of Missouri enters the first phase of reopening and schools approach the end of the school year, Stoddard County schools are planning commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020. School officials are facing unique challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Local businesses address commission as county begins to reopen
(Local News ~ 05/05/20)
Several local business owners addressed the Stoddard County Commission concerning the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown during Monday’s weekly conference call. Traci Christian, of B&A Promotions; Chris Costin, of the Dexter Cinema; and Misti McBride, of American Steakhouse, explained their plights during the pandemic and asked the commissioners for advice for getting back on their feet...
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Jim and Judy Yearby - Best friends for 60 years
(Local News ~ 05/05/20)
When Jim and Judy Yearby of Dexter reflect on how their marriage has survived 60 years, Jim is quick to point out that the foundation of their relationship is friendship. “We’re best friends,” Jim affirms with a smile. “We have a lot in common and enjoy each other’s company.”...
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Stoddard County Court Records for the week of May 6
(Local News ~ 05/05/20)
Stoddard County Warranty Deeds County Recorder Kay Asbell April 20-24, 2020 • Joseph E. Pulliam and Adaina R. Pulliam to Pulliam Family Cemetery. Section 11 Township 23 Range 9. • Michelle Malloy to Hubert Neeley and Teresa Neeley. Original Town Dexter Block 7 Lot 8...
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Churches making plans to resume in-person services on Mothers Day
(Local News ~ 05/05/20)
Churches across the state are making plans to resume in-person services on Mother’s Day after Gov. Mike Parson gave the green light recently. First United Methodist Church in Dexter plans to reopen for services on Mother’s Day. “That’ll be our start,” Pastor Larry Lawman said. “We’re going through and looking at what we need to do to keep everybody safe.”...
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Carlon (Carl) Crain
(Obituary ~ 05/05/20)
Carlon (Carl) Crain was born in St. Louis, on January 18, 1941. He was raised in Dexter and graduated from Dexter High School in 1958 where he played sports and continued to have friends from that group that were so important to him. He enlisted in the Air Force from high school and went to Vietnam and served two tours before coming home. ...
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Patricia Jo Prunty Fitzgerald
(Obituary ~ 05/05/20)
Patricia Jo Prunty Fitzgerald, daughter of the late Sylvanus Prunty and Bernice Terrill Prunty, was born on November 7, 1953 in Clarksville, Arkansas and departed this life on May 3, 2020 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 66 years...
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Cleanup continues after train derails near Campbell
(Local News ~ 05/05/20)
CAMPBELL — U.S. Highway 62, west of Campbell, remained closed Tuesday afternoon as crews continued to remove rail cars, which had derailed during a thunderstorm a day earlier. “There was a storm that went through there” Monday afternoon between 5 and 5:15 p.m., said Dunklin County Sheriff Bob Holder, who estimated about 17 cars or more derailed...
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