Stories from Wednesday, March 31, 2021

In the summer of 2018, at the age of 15, Kristi and Eric Boles’ son Ryder was diagnosed with testicular germ cell cancer. The Dexter parents were determined to fight the battle every step of the way. With unwavering support from family, friends, and community, they made it...

The Wappapello Civic Center is open after being closed for more than a year, and dances are scheduled again. Board member Judy Wood said the board decided to reopen because the COVID-19 precaution rules have eased and more than 10 people can be together...

Three Dexter High School students were elected as FCCLA Region 8 Officers for the 2021-2022 school year. They are left to right: Maci Comfort (Region 8 Social Media Coordinator), Jerra Malone (Region 8 Historian)and Julianna Rivera (Region 8 Secretary)...

Ben Godwin, Director of the Stoddard County Health Center, has confirmed the 63rd COVOD-19 related death in Stoddard County. This is the first confirmed COVID-19 related death since early February. The county now sits at 3,118 confirmed cases with 8 active, 3,047 recoveries and 63 deaths...