The Dexter Statesman

06/04/2026

Justice Jam in Poplar Bluff brought rocker Ted Nugent, local bands and a decade-old vision together for a Memorial Day weekend tribute to service and country.

Justice Jam in Poplar Bluff brought rocker Ted Nugent, local bands and a decade-old vision together for a Memorial Day weekend tribute to service and country.

06/02/2026

Bernie standout Blair Pleimling repeats as SCAA Player of the Year after powering the Lady Mules to repeat league titles, as all-SCAA softball honors spotlight top county stars.

Bernie standout Blair Pleimling repeats as SCAA Player of the Year after powering the Lady Mules to repeat league titles, as all-SCAA softball honors spotlight ...

06/02/2026

Dexter graduate John Sepulvado will play basketball and pursue his music dreams at Division II Trevecca Nazarene University, just minutes from downtown Nashville.

Dexter graduate John Sepulvado will play basketball and pursue his music dreams at Division II Trevecca Nazarene University, just minutes from downtown Nashvill...

06/02/2026

Museum director hopes editorial independence throughout history is preserved as Pentagon applies pressure on Stars and Stripes publication.

Museum director hopes editorial independence throughout history is preserved as Pentagon applies pressure on Stars and Stripes publication.

06/02/2026

Stoddard County okays four road and bridge projects using CART funds before tapping new sales tax, while commissioners review Castor River bridge plans and remaining ARPA money.

Stoddard County okays four road and bridge projects using CART funds before tapping new sales tax, while commissioners review Castor River bridge plans and rema...

05/28/2026

Sen. Eric Schmitt visits Advance, Missouri, to tour a water treatment project funded by a $1.5M USDA grant and $5.2M bond, which local leaders call vital to the town’s water needs.

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Sen. Eric Schmitt visits Advance, Missouri, to tour a water treatment project funded by a $1.5M USDA grant and $5.2M bond, which local leaders call vital to the...

05/26/2026

Dexter seniors Klaire Essner, Eli Scott and Jaxon King capped their careers with personal-best performances and state medals at the Class 3 meet in Jefferson City.

Dexter seniors Klaire Essner, Eli Scott and Jaxon King capped their careers with personal-best performances and state medals at the Class 3 meet in Jefferson Ci...

05/25/2026

The Dexter Bearcats baseball squad recently closed the 2026 season with a 7-1 loss to Notre Dame in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 tournament. However, the program continues to show steady progress under fourth-year coach Steve Edwards.

DEXTER - The Dexter Bearcats baseball squad recently closed the 2026 season with a 7-1 loss to Notre Dame in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 4 Distric...

05/21/2026

The Dexter track team is headed to the state tournament in Jefferson City!

05/19/2026

Senior Kolby Estes crushed a seventh-inning homer to lift Chaffee over Bernie 3-2 in the Class 2 District 3 final, sending the Red Devils to a fourth straight state tournament.

Senior Kolby Estes crushed a seventh-inning homer to lift Chaffee over Bernie 3-2 in the Class 2 District 3 final, sending the Red Devils to a fourth straight s...