Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School Choral Department hosts the Miss Dexter Pageants annually as a fundraiser for their music department. Contestants must be residents of Dexter R-XI School District or attend Dexter R-XI Schools.
The second pageant of the afternoon was Little Miss Dexter for ages Kindergarten - 2nd grade.
2016 Little Miss Dexter was awarded to Annslee Ackman. Mauriana Menley received 1st runner up and Alyssa Maclin received 2nd runner up.
Dexter, Missouri -The Dexter High School Choral Department hosts the Miss Dexter Pageants annually as a fundraiser for their music department. Contestants must be residents of Dexter R-XI School District or attend Dexter R-XI Schools.
The first pageant of the afternoon was Wee Miss Dexter for ages 3 years to pre-kindergarten.
2016 Wee Miss Dexter was awarded to Presley Woods. First runner up went to Reese Mattingly and 2nd runner up went to Aubrey Camden.
Pageant winners typically ride in the annual Stoddard County Fair Parade held on Tuesday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Grey Elephant Clothing in downtown Dexter.
Kristen Wagner, store owner, recently moved the business to 25 E. Stoddard Street. She offers women's and children's clothing and accessories.
Store hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Chamber Executive Director Hillary Starnes, Chamber president Debbie Stidham, Tyler Wagner, Kristen Wagner, Quinn Garner, Candice Garner, Jude Garner, Amelia Jenkins, and Alisha Trammell. Back row from left to right are Chamber Director Rhonda Hall, Wendell Wagner, Chamber Director Christine Young, Connie Hampton, Bill Hampton, and Christine Jenkins.
Dexter, Missouri - On Monday, September 12th SoutheastHEALTH sponosred Sweet Treat Day for the first day of the 31st Annual Industrial Appreciation Week.
Employees received a package of trail mix. Members of the Chamber helped deliver to all of the industries and city of Dexter employees for all they do to help with our local industries.
Shown in the photo from left to right are: Jason Banken, Kim Norman, Rhonda Hall, Christine Young, Debbie Stidham, Amy Ellinghouse (SoutheastHEALTH) and SueAnn Williams (SoutheastHEALTH).
Bloomfield, Missouri - This week we celebrate our local police officers. With 9/11 looming in our minds and as we remember all those who lost their lives on that dreadful day, we also realize that when a police officer is dispatched, they have no idea of the dangers that await them.
National Thank a Police Officer Day is held annually and Mayor Bill Aslin has written a Proclamation to dedicate September 12th as our day to celebrate National Thank a Police Officer Day.
The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce distributed homemade cookies for the Justice Center for the officers to enjoy this week.
BRAVERY and heroism are not only character traits for police officers; rather they are job requirements.
Everyday, those who wear the BADGE put their lives on the line to keep the public safe.
Every time an officer is dispatched to an incident, they have no idea of the dangers that await them.
In America alone, more than 166 officers were killed in the line of duty last year with hundreds of others losing their lives worldwide.
The public has an opportunity to thank law enforcement officers for their work on National Thank a Police Officer Day. Throughout the week please stop in and thank them for all they do.
The event has been organized by the Whole Truth Project – an organization set up to protect and serve those who protect and serve our communities. Though not an official holiday declared by the U.S. Government, it should be noted that our police force deserve to be recognized not just annually, but thanked daily for all they do for us.
If you would like to thank a police officer or show support please take the time this week to stop in and say thank you! Thank you for risking your life each so we don't have to. Thank you for being there for us day in and day out, night after night without hesitation or fear.
National Police Week is held annually in May.
Shown in the photo from left to right: Ruth Strickland, Goldie DeGroot (Chamber President), Mayor Bill Aslin, Tonya Causey (Chief Juvenile Officer), Toni Hill, and Karen Griffin.
