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David “Sonny” Acord Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/09/24)
David “Sonny” Acord Jr., son of the late David Acord Sr. and Doris Moore Acord, was born on January 7, 1966, and departed this life on December 21, 2023, at the age of 57. Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Ryan Speakman
(Obituary ~ 01/09/24)
Ryan Speakman, son of Paul Speakman and Julie Wilson Speakman, was born on July 24, 2002, and departed this life on January 2, 2024, at the age of 21. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on January 8, 2024. Interment followed in Bernie Cemetery...
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Robert “Rusty” Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/09/24)
Robert “Rusty” Smith, son of the late Robert “Cowboy” Smith and Verly “Kitty” Smith, was born on March 1, 1955, and departed this life on January 1, 2024, at the age of 68. A celebration of life service will be conducted at a later date. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements...
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Audrey Duncan
(Obituary ~ 01/09/24)
Audrey Duncan, daughter of the late Ernest McCollom and Lois Black McCollom, was born on September 18, 1940, and departed this life on January 5, 2024, at the age of 83. A private service will be conducted at a later date. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements...
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Richland Elementary releases second quarter honor roll
(Local News ~ 01/09/24)
First Grade-Micheal Deason, Taylor Decker, Jude Foster, Brett Frazier, Mary Claire Huck, Moira Jones, Jaxton Kidd, Klaus Malloy, Lydia Phillips, Kennedy Rauscher, Kmare Redwood, Memphis Sherbourne, Codielee Smith, McKinlee Vaughn, Jon Williamson Second Grade-Eden Bancino, Aiden Bewley, Raelynn Johnson, Kason Lykins, Raelynn Reese, Sadie Schweitzer, Graham Strickland, Olivia Walley, Amelia Williams...
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Stoddard County Sheriff's report week of January 10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/09/24)
• Amber Lynn Wild Richardson, 30 of Advance, was booked at the Stoddard County jail on a state warrant issued by Stoddard County for domestic assault -2nd degree, endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk -1st degree 1st offense -no sexual conduct, abuse or neglect of a child under section 568.060.5(1) -No Sexual contact, and resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony...
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Dexter Police week of January 10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/09/24)
• Samuel Poe, 38, of Dexter was booked at the Dexter City Jail on warrant service (fail to appear/pay fine) • Joseph Williams, 37 of Gideon, was booked at the Dexter City Jail on warrant services (fail to appear/pay fine) -4 counts • Brian Cross, 40 of Dexter, was booked at the Dexter City Jail for driving while suspended or revoked 2nd or more offense...
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Puxico School Board receives CSIP update; approves program evaluations
(Local News ~ 01/09/24)
The Puxico School Board worked through a light agenda Thursday evening hearing a CSIP update and approving two program evaluations. Superintendent Cindy Crabb provided the CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) update. She said the update was a little more brief due to school being out for the Christmas break for much of the time since the December meeting. Her CSIP update was centered around the counseling department...
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Commission approves vacation buy back for county employees
(Local News ~ 01/09/24)
Presiding commissioner Greg Mathis opened the weekly commission meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Heath Robins with senator Eric Schmitt’s office stopped in to say hello to the commission. He said Schmitt’s office is setting up a local office in Cape Girardeau. He offered his assistance top the commission with contacting senator Schmitt or anything else they may need...
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Bloomfield School Board receives update on ag project; transition team project
(Local News ~ 01/09/24)
The January meeting of the Bloomfield School Board opened with a presentation from the Bloomfield Transition Team. This team helps students with the transition from high school to life after graduation. The team has been collecting bottle caps and plastic lids such as those from coffee cans. The goal is to collect 150 pounds of caps and lids...
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