Stories from Monday, December 30, 2024

Patricia Merle Kelley of Puxico, Missouri was born Jan. 10, 1947, to the late Richard and Merle (Spiller) Pace in Charleston, Missouri and passed away Dec. 26, 2024 in Puxico, Missouri at the age of 77. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri...

Joseph Morgan Traughber, 37, of Essex, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, in his home. He was born March 13, 1987 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joseph attended Spirit and Truth Worship Center in Bloomfield. He loved spending time with family, making knives, playing guitar, and going on family trips. ...

On Dec. 20, Leon Lamb became the second person to be charged in the 1992 murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless. Lamb was indicted by a grand jury on charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is the fifth person to be the subject of a grand jury relating to this murder...

The National Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice, Southern Soybean and Corn, Delta States Irrigation, and the Southern Precision Ag Conferences will be held at the Hilton Convention Center in East Memphis on Jan. 27-28. “The conference is a gathering of the most knowledgeable researchers/specialists in the mid-states and midsouth-states, and highly productive farmers who produce cotton, rice, soybeans and corn,” John LaRose Jr., steering committee chairman, said in a press release. ...

• St. vs. Dwane A. Bowling, Jr. - Driving While Revoked/Suspended - 1st Offense • St. vs. Jeremy Dewayne Jarrell - Harassment - 1st Degree; Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult • St. vs. Damian R. Herron - Possession Of Controlled Substance; Two (2) Counts of Assault - 3rd Degree - Special Victim; Two (2) Counts of Domestic Assault - 3rd Degree; Property Damage 1st Degree; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony; Abuse Of Elderly, Disabled Or Vunerable Person; Animal Abuse...

• Allen Wayne Jackson to Kevin Matthew Henson – UNION ADD DEXTER BLK 1 LOT 13 • Jack Heron Ray to Carolyn S. Cave – GOSPEL ASSEMBLY CHURCH ADD LOTS 7 AND 8 • Michael Jones, Melinda Jones to Deborah Jean Cossey Trust – HAYES ADD DEXTER BLK 1 20 21 22 23 24 25...

After one of the most tumultuous presidential elections in years, on Jan. 21 there will be a change in the White House. For some, it is a time of joy and for others, it is a time of sadness. As I look back over the past year, I truly believe God places us in situations for a reason, even when we struggle to understand them...

It’s hard to believe another year has come to an end and another has begun. Over this past year we have had many ups and downs. My hope is that you have had more ups than downs. Challenges have been put before us and hopes have been offered. We have had to say goodbye to friends, and hello to new friends. ...

A Democrat from St. Ann is once again pushing for legislation placing more restrictions on commercial dog breeders, though it faces long odds thanks to resistance from pet stores and large agriculture operations. A bill that would regulate commercial animal breeders is awaiting the 2025 legislative session — though its sponsor predicts pushback from pet stores and large agriculture operations...

James Hill, Jr., 56, of Dudley was booked in Stoddard County jail on Saturday, Dec. 28 on a Stoddard County warrant for probation violation. No bond was set. _ Connie Lemons, 61, of Dexter was booked in Stoddard County jail on Saturday, Dec. 28 on a Stoddard County warrant for failure to register motor vehicle, driving while revoked/suspended license-first offense, no seat belt and possession of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $15,000.00...

Taylor Brown, 28, of Essex was arrested for trespassing - 1st degree. _ Joseph Saffell, Jr., 43, of Dexter was arrested for assault - domestic. _ Lydia McClain, 29, of Dexter was arrested for assault - domestic. _ Dustin McAlister, 33, of Dexter was arrested for assault - domestic...

Tuesday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve, Bloomfield Peyton Len Ford and friends will host Hot Saucer and Aaron Donnell at The Boat House. The event starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. Cost is $10. New Year’s Eve, Advance The Advance Eagles Aerie 4154 will host ONLYDADS for a New Year’s Eve event that starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31...