Stories from Tuesday, August 27, 2024

BLOOMFIELD — Dexter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alisha Trammell gave an industrial and commercial update Monday to Stoddard County Commissioners. “Cal-Maine Foods have committed they will spend $13 million updating the processing and hatchery facilities,” Trammell said. “I am really proud of the work of they are doing and we are happy to have them.”...

Dexter High School announced the 2024 Fall Homecoming candidates Tuesday. This year’s Homecoming celebration ceremony will be held Sept. 6, at DHS. Pictured are the candidates with their escorts. From left: Liz Bolin escorted by Houston Neely, Averee Ackman escorted by Sawyer Rascher, Quincey McLaughlin escorted by Austin Lasater, Febe Worley escorted by Devin Turnbo, Emma Pennington escorted by Christiaan Wirz, Avery Riley escorted by Jackson Howard, Rylee Dawson escorted by Jaxon Miller, Carly McMunn escorted by Ben Dowdy, Puja Maisuria escorted by Jaxon Medler, and Alexis Sisk escorted by Caden Lee.. ...

Dexter will host a watch party from 9:30-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, for Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014, a 1.2 million pound steam engine behemoth. It will pass through town in the late morning as part of its Heartland of America Tour. It will not stop in Dexter but will pass through after leaving Poplar Bluff at 9 a.m., where it is stopping overnight...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Aug. 25 received confirmation from Missouri Department of Conservation authorities of a black bear sighting north of Charleston, near county roads 220 and 217. “If you encounter this bear, please maintain a safe distance and avoid any attempts to approach or engage with it. ...

Brian Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Lebanon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (Lebanon-REDI) and a former Dexter resident, was selected recently by statewide peers to serve as secretary for the Missouri Economic Development Council Board of Directors...

Warranty Deeds • Bradley Hessling, Helen L. Hessling to Shelbie Mason, Elliott Mason – SEC 33 AND 34 TWP 25 R 10 • Brad Hessling, Helen Hessling to Hessling Construction, Inc. - BOB BROWN SURVEY NO 1 TRACT 8 • Randall F. Huber to Patrick E. Camden, Brittany Meadows – SEC 14 TWP 25 R 10...

Criminal Cases Filed • St. vs. Eric James Johnson - Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License - 1st Offense • St. vs. Verlon M. Phillips - Harassment - 1st Degree; Sexual Misconduct - 2nd Degree; Two (2) Counts of Failure To Register As A Sex Offender Pursuant To Secs 589.400-.425...

Civil cases filed • April Garnett vs. Chad E. Garnett – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children • Danna M. Bien vs. Steve C. Baisden – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children • Tabatha Crow vs. Jeremy Crow – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/Children • Melissa A. Lamar vs. Robert J. Lamar – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/Children...

• Gabriel Benjamin Taylor Waters, Dexter, MO, to Keri Grace Williams, Dexter, MO • Alex Lynn Crider, Bloomfield, MO, to Dorothy Alexis Vires, Bloomfield, MO

Psalm 96 is believed by some learned Bible scholars as a song of celebration when the treasured Ark of the Covenant was returned by the Philistines who had taken it from Israel. Some saw its return as nothing less than having God with them again. That elaborate, God-designed box contained the Ten Commandments, the staff of Aaron which had led the people from slavery in Egypt, and a bowl of manna from heaven which fed the hungry people in the desert. Indeed, a spectacular cause for joy...

School is officially back in session. The children of the summer are now the students of the fall and winter. This summer has come and gone like a rocket sled on rails. It just went too fast, (at least from my perspective). We have seen changes in weather, society and even in ourselves. In fact, the one thing that seems to be constant is change. There is always change...

Thursday, Aug. 29 Farmers market Dexter Farmers Market is open 4-6 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at East Park. Those interested in being a vendor can contact the Chamber at info@dexterchamber.com or 573-624-7458. Friday, Aug. 30 Fundraiser A fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Lunch Box. The fish dinner and bake sale is for take out only. Meals include two pieces of fish, two sides and a drink. Proceeds help support Meals On Wheels and meals for seniors...

Brenda Gillespie, daughter of the late Theo Poindexter and Natalie Hendrix Poindexter, was born June 11, 1961, in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed this life Aug. 26, 2024, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 63. No services are currently planned. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements...

Thursday, Aug. 29 Farmers market Dexter Farmers Market is open 4-6 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at East Park. Those interested in being a vendor can contact the Chamber at info@dexterchamber.com or 573-624-7458. Friday, Aug. 30 Fundraiser A fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Lunch Box. The fish dinner and bake sale is for take out only. Meals include two pieces of fish, two sides and a drink. Proceeds help support Meals On Wheels and meals for seniors...

Junior Kenneth Reece, 84, of Bernie passed away Aug. 20, 2024. Graveside services were at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Stevens Chapel Cemetery, Rural Malden, Missouri. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.

Eric Moore, 21, of Lowndes was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 18, on a failure to appear warrant service. _ Patricia Penick, 62, of Dexter was arrested on Monday, Aug. 19, for leaving the scene of an accident. _ Joseph Williams, 37, of Bernie was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 21, on a failure to appear/pay fine warrant service...

Laura Tanner, daughter of Lisa Tanner Brewer of Puxico, Missouri and the late Claude Hemby, was born Dec. 30, 1983, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life Aug. 20, 2024, in Puxico, Missouri at the age of 40. Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Christian Church in Dexter from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept.7, 2024. A memorial service will then be conducted at noon Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Lighthouse Christian Church...

The Dexter Parks and Recreation Board will meet at noon Sept. 4 at the Dexter Parks and Recreation Office, 500 Fairground Drive Dexter Friends of the Park will meet at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the park office. Items on the agenda include committee reports on the playground and dog park, as well as recreation and aquatic programs...

Eastbound Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. This section of roadway is located from Route AH to Route CC near Grayridge, Missouri...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Horn Studio, a group of talented horn players majoring in various programs in the School of Music, is turning heads on the international stage. The group recently returned from the International Horn Competition of America and International Horn Society Summer Symposium in Fort Collins, Colorado, with multiple awards and acclaims from some of the most influential horn players in the world...

BEREA, Ky. — Keeley Gage, a resident of Holcomb, has been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Berea College. A student is named to the Dean’s List who achieves a GPA of 3.4 or higher while passing at least four total credits, a course load equivalent to 16 semester hours...

Route E in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. This section of roadway is located from County Road 527 to County Road 541 near Bloomfield. Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3...

Kendall Ray Mooey, 19, of Dexter was arrested on a five-count warrant for domestic assault - second degree, domestic assault – third degree, assault - fourth degree, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. No bond was set. _ Mysti Lee Brimer, 39, of East Prairie was arrested on a failure to obey judge’s order warrant for forgery. No bond was set...

Local law firm Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz held a Facebook giveaway awarding 16 local teachers $250 worth of items from their Amazon classroom wish lists. In order to qualify, individuals were required to comment which school they taught at, link their Amazon wish list, and share the post...

Randy Northington with the Dexter Elks Lodge presents a donation check in the amount of $500 to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission. The donated funds will help pay for the meat that is included in the holiday food baskets that are donated each year...

Randy Northington of Dexter Elks Lodge presents a donation check in the amount of $500 to the Stars & Stripes Museum.

Randy Northington from the Dexter Elks Lodge presents a donation check in the amount of $2,000 to the Southeast Food Bank.