A Southeast Missouri Mary Kay sales director is on the road to success.

Earlier his month Jeri Morgan-Pierce of Dexter earned the use of a new Chevy Malibu sedan as a result of her outstanding achievements in operating her independent Mary Kay business.

This is not the first car for Morgan-Pierce. She has received career cars from MaryKay during her careeer with the company. The new Chevy Malibu sedan is fresh white color.

Since the program’s inception in 1969, more than 120,000 independent sales force members have either qualified or re-qualified to earn the use of a Mary Kay career car.  Currently, more than 5,600 Mary Kay career cars are on the road nationwide.

“The Career Car Program provides the independent sales force the opportunity to earn the use of a visible symbol of their success,” said Darrell Overcash, president of Mary Kay Inc. U.S.

“Each car obtained through this exciting program reflects the hard work, determination and professionalism of the independent sales force.”

Independent Beauty Consultants earn the use of Mary Kay career cars through their outstanding achievements in their personal Mary Kay businesses.

It was a grand day on Monday, as Ashley Mosier and staff at Halo Hair Studio marked its Grand Opening. On hand for the Dexter Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting celebration were (front row, from left) Chamber Executive Director Janet Coleman, Chamber Director Mendy Bell, stylists Heather Sanders, Sheila Edwards and Candice Stepp, Dexter Mayor Joe Weber. owner and stylist Ashley Mosier,  Chamber Vice President Kenny Pope, Secretary-Treasurer Kevin Bishop; (back row, from left)  Jerri Morgan Pierce of Mary Kay, Misty Loughibler of Quick Cash, Dexter Ward III Alderman Terry Battles, Justin Mosier, and Ann Matthews of Three Rivers College. Halo Hair Studio is located at 13147 State Highway AD in Petal Stone Plaza. (SMT photo by Annabeth Miller)

Miss Madison McGowan of Dexter was crowned the new Miss Stoddard County for 2011 on Sunday afternoon. First alternate was Kelsey May (left) and second alternate Stephanie Gee, both of Dexter. The pageant was sponsored by the Xi Lambda Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. (SMT Photo by Annabeth Miller)


The new Miss Stoddard County for 2011 was crowned Sunday afternoon at a pageant sponsored by Xi Lambda Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

The new Miss Stoddard County is Madison McGowan of Dexter, the reigning Miss Dexter.

First alternate is Kelsy May of Dexter; second alternate is Stephanie Gee, also of Dexter.

The new Junior Miss Stoddard County for 2011 is Lauren Leigh Thrower of Dexter, the reigning Junior Miss Dexter.

First alternate to Junior Miss Stoddard County is Ashlynn Wyman of Dexter. Second alternate is Caroline Powers of Dexter.

The Miss Petite Miss Stoddard County is Blair Ashton Rodgers of Dexter. First alternate is Margo Elizabeth new of Dexter; second alternate is Allison Jones of Essex.

The new Little Mister Stoddard County is Caleb Sherfield of Dexter; first alternatie is Levi Cole Seyer of Dexter; second alternate is Cash Dawson Murphy of Dexter.

The new Little Miss Stoddard County is Isabella Cook of Dexter; first alternate is Ryleigh Hall of Dexter; second alternate is Chloey Breann Foster of Puxico.

The Mistresses of Ceremonies for the afternoon's pageants were Melanie Stoelting and Mary Ann Simmons. The pageants were held in the Dexter High School Auditorium.

The Pageant Committe from Xi Lambda Psie included Susan Hill, chairman; and Mary Ann Simmons, Melanie Stoelting, Linda Ulm and Cheryl Boggess. Melanie Stoelting is the president of Xi Lambda Psi.

Proceeds from the pageant will be used by Xi Lambda Psi to support its philanthropic work in the community.

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MALDEN – A Bootheel airport will receive some needed renovation thanks to a grant from the the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Malden Airport is set to receive $110,170 Rural Business Enterprise Grant from the USDA. According to a document released by USDA Malden is the only community in Missouri receiving a RBEG grant. The grant was awarded or airport hanger renovation.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that funding is being provided to producers and development organizations in 40 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to promote job creation and business development.

“The Obama Administration and USDA are committed to helping rural small businesses grow, and to providing the technical support needed to spark sustainable job creation,” Vilsack said. “The funds being provided today will foster an environment to create jobs in every part of the country.”

In all, 69 awards totaling more than $14.7 million were announced today to promote economic development efforts. A portion of the RBEG funding is intended to support rural economic area partnership efforts.