Stories from Thursday, February 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Dexter junior Ethan Stevens remains in contention for a state championship following Day 1 action at the double-elimination state wrestling tournament at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Stevens improved to 32-0 Thursday when he won his Round of 16 match of the 170-pound weight class by decision (8-3) against Savannah sophomore Jermiah Glise (35-13)...

The Kennett Police Department continues to search for 46-year-old Deana R. Davison of Kennett. She was last seen the night of Jan. 26 at the Super 8 Motel in Kennett. She apparently left during the night. Anyone with information on Davison's whereabouts is asked to call the police station at 573-888-4622. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also lists her on its missing persons page...

Weather permitting Dexter will make up its varsity boys and girls basketball games at Poplar Bluff this Saturday. The Dexter varsity boys basketball team is slated to play at Poplar Bluff High School Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The Dexter varsity girls basketball game is slated to play at Poplar Bluff High School Saturday at 6 p.m...

District host sites are set for the 2015 spring baseball season. Gideon is slated to host Class 1, District 1 featuring Clarkton, Delta C-7, Gideon, Naylor, North Pemiscot, Risco and Southland. Oran is slated to host Class 1, District 2 featuring Advance, Bell City, Leopold, Oak Ridge, Oran, Richland and Scott County Central...