The Dexter Statesman

12/07/2025

The Stoddard County SB40 Board reviewed budget cuts, workshop renovations, payroll concerns, and equipment needs, with no final decisions made as financial pressures and construction plans continue into 2026.

12/07/2025

Route 25 in Dexter, Missouri, will be reduced to one lane for shoulder repairs from Dec. 8 to Jan. 2, with work scheduled on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

12/06/2025

Stoddard County Salary Commission approved a 5% wage increase for all county employees, with a $1.25 minimum for lower earners, effective Jan. 21, to address cost-of-living adjustments.

12/06/2025

Curtis Barkley and Robin Boykin had a vision to make Campbell's historic, vacant General Baptist Church a refuge for those in need. On Nov. 27, an apparent arson destroyed it.

12/05/2025

Stoddard County officials are reviewing property insurance coverage and considering new risk management and safety training programs to improve loss control and compliance across county departments.

12/05/2025

Dexter bans sales of 7-OH kratom, enacts stricter v**e shop licensing, and secures a $312,428 federal grant for airport improvements, along with updates on local projects and city tax payments.

12/05/2025

A Dexter man who fired at law enforcement officers on Christmas Day 2024 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges, including assault and armed criminal action.

12/05/2025

Bernie Mules and Campbell Camels will face off for the Bernie Invitational Championship after dominant semifinal victories, with tip-off set for Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

12/05/2025

Top-seeded Bell City controlled its OIT semifinal from the opening minutes, handling Richland 61-42 to reach Friday’s title game against Chaffee. Juan Hernandez scored 23 and Kale Richardson added 15 as the Cubs moved one win from repeating as tournament champions.

12/04/2025

The Dexter girls' basketball team fought until the end during their SEMO Conference tournament matchup, but ultimately fell short 43-38 against Saxony Lutheran.

Day two of the SEMO Conference girls' tournament featured two tightly contested games and one matchup that was a mismatch from the outset. Jackson and Poplar Bluff secured victories to advance to the semifinals, while Saxony Lutheran captured a victory in the tournament over a gutsy Dexter squad.

12/01/2025

Do you think possible snow and sleet overnight will impact Tuesday morning travel?

A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle is forecast for the region through Tuesday morning, with slippery roads and travel disruptions expected during the morning commute.

A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle is forecast for the region through Tuesday morning, with slippery roads and travel disruptions expected during the morning commute.