Stories from Saturday, August 30, 2014

As technology advances, more and more people have started handling their business online; and, while the convenience factor plays a big role, security is an ever-present concern. According to Dexter Police Department Detective Capt. Trevor Pulley, basic steps need to be taken to help ensure security...

The 87th Stoddard County Fair kicks off Monday, Sept. 16, with the Fair Parade along Stoddard Street in the historic downtown area and runs through Saturday, Sept. 20. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. The midway and exhibits open at the fairgrounds following the parade. The parade is free. There is a $2 entry fee to enter the Stoddard County Fairgrounds...

A Dexter woman is in police custody, charged with endangering the welfare of a child after a tip led police to the woman's home where her three-month-old infant was found to be malnourished and a victim of child neglect. Viva I. Wilkison, 18, has been charged as an adult in the Circuit Court of Stoddard County. ...

DEXTER, Mo. - Just two weeks into the 2014 football season the Dexter Bearcats are exhibiting the traits of a resilient team. Dexter overcame a two touchdown deficit and threatened to steal a victory from a traditional nemesis for a second straight week Friday night...

Dexter Police Aug. 29, 2014 A report of forgery in the city of Dexter is under investigation. Police are investigating an accident at 1314 W. Business 60 that involved a vehicle leaving the scene at 1:36 p.m. Wednesday. Three incidents involving counterfeiting were reported to police on Thursday, all from businesses on W. Business 60. They remain under investigation...

BERNIE, Mo. - The Bernie Mules tallied five runs on five hits and two home runs in the bottom of the first inning and never trailed after on its way to an 11-4 victory against defending state champion Cooter Friday afternoon. Trey Kirkpatrick hit a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning and Gavin Brown followed with a solo homer to put Bernie on top 5-0...