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NewsMarch 10
Three Rivers College unveils Engage 2030: a strategic plan for the next decadeThree Rivers College launches Engage 2030, a strategic plan focused on enhancing student engagement, community partnerships, and data-driven decision-making. The plan emphasizes responsible AI use and aims to boost in-person learning.
NewsMarch 8
Bill to end Missouri sales tax on groceries draws resistance from local governmentsA proposed bill to eliminate Missouri's sales tax on groceries faces opposition from local governments worried about budget cuts. The bill aims to relieve low-income families but could reduce funding for schools and services.
NewsMarch 6
Teenage dreams: High school students, graduates launch their own businessesTeen entrepreneurs in Southeast Missouri are making waves by launching their own businesses straight out of high school. From taxidermy to painting and soccer programs, these young visionaries are redefining career paths.
NewsMarch 5
Inside Dexter's plans for a revamped animal shelter thanks to Purina's generous supportDexter's animal shelter plans $25,000 in upgrades, thanks to Purina's donation. Enhancements include a new showroom to boost adoptions, expanded outdoor spaces, and improved facilities for better sanitation.
NewsMarch 5
Dexter Board approves nearly $2 million in infrastructure improvements and policy changesThe Dexter Board of Aldermen has approved nearly $2 million in infrastructure upgrades, including water, sewer, and taxiway improvements, and enacted policy changes to streamline bid advertising processes.
sportsFebruary 28
C2D3: Puxico feels toughened schedule has prepared it for tough testsFourth-year Puxico High School varsity boy’s basketball coach Bryant Fernetti isn’t going into tonight’s MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game against Charleston oblivious to what his team is going to deal with.
NewsFebruary 25
Stoddard County sales tax renewal: What it means for roads, bridges, and the sheriff's department Stoddard County seeks to renew a sales tax to fund vital infrastructure projects. If approved, the tax will support road and bridge improvements, and enhance the sheriff's department and jail facilities.
NewsFebruary 25
PTO book fair success: Dexter schools raise $6,000 for educational support Dexter schools' book fair raises $6,000 for educational support as the school board approves key budget and personnel changes. The district is also on track with its improvement goals and wellness program review, administrators report.
sportsFebruary 25
Celebrating excellence: top athletes from fall sports selected for Semoball AwardsThe 2025 Semoball Awards finalists have been announced, highlighting top athletes in Southeast Missouri's fall sports. Key achievements include district titles in football, state wins in volleyball, and record-breaking performances in swimming.
NewsFebruary 25
Sixth grader says he unknowingly carried a loaded handgun to away game, sparking investigationA sixth grader from Twin Rivers claims he unknowingly carried a loaded handgun to a basketball game, prompting an investigation. The student was detained and authorities are looking into the incident.
NewsFebruary 25
Student detained after handgun found on bus: swift action praisedA quick response from the coaching staff led to the safe recovery of a handgun from a student's duffle bag on a Twin Rivers School District bus. The student will be held in juvenile detention in Stoddard County, and the district is investigating.
NewsFebruary 23
From daisies to destinations: How one woman’s Girl Scout journey is inspiring a new generationMariann Wright's lifelong Girl Scout journey, beginning as a Daisy and now a troop leader, inspires a new generation by fostering courage, confidence, and character through travel and community service.
NewsFebruary 22
From print to patriotism: Ryan Carter's vision for community engagement through repurposed newspaper...Ryan Carter is transforming retired newspaper boxes into community hubs in Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri. These boxes will become lending libraries and patriotic repositories, fostering shared ideas and inspiration.
recordsFebruary 21
Dexter police report, Feb. 19The Dexter police report details multiple arrests, including Nicholas Reimann for trespassing and disorderly conduct, Dominique Miles and Clayton Garrison on warrants, Natasha Simmons for shoplifting, Ricky Long for DWI, and James Magouirk for domestic assault.
recordsFebruary 20
Family/domestic cases filedRecent family court filings include divorce cases involving children for Jason E. Troup and Eva L. Mangrum, and Terre L. Walker and Richard L. Walker. Additionally, Debbie Hamlett seeks a modification, while Anna M. Sanders and Billy S. Sanders, Jr. proceed with a ...
NewsFebruary 19
Bloomfield School Board approves key initiatives and leadership roles for upcoming academic yearThe Bloomfield School Board has approved key initiatives and leadership changes for the upcoming academic year, including a no increase bond extension and new principal appointments, as they gear up for an April ballot.
NewsFebruary 19
NextEra Energy eyes 1,000-acre solar farm in Stoddard County by 2028NextEra Energy plans a 1,000-acre solar farm in Stoddard County, Missouri, aiming for completion by 2028. The project, still in early stages, will connect to Ameren's network, with further developments expected by year-end.
sportsFebruary 19
Snow is falling, but Bernie athletes have spring success on their mindsBERNIE – As the heaviest snowfall of the winter drifted over Crowley’s Ridge in the Bootheel on Tuesday, not very many people had playing softball on their minds. However, at Bernie High School, the Mules have been thinking about getting out on the diamond for near...
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NewsFebruary 17
Cement retaining wall crushes cars in Poplar Bluff parking lot as heavy rain saturates area SaturdayA cement retaining wall collapsed in a Poplar Bluff parking lot, crushing five cars amid heavy rain. Authorities are investigating ownership and potential causes, but no injuries were reported.
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