Dexter, Missouri- The annual Miss Dexter pageants were held on September 9, 2017 at the Dexter High School Auditorium and sponsored by the Dexter High School choral Department.
2017 Wee Miss Dexter is Averiana Kimbrel. She is the daughter of Neil and Tosha Kimbrel.
First Alternate is Lexi Espey. She is the daughter of Thomas and Jerrica Espey.
Second Alternate is Anslee Shipman. She is the daughter of Bud and Holly Shipman.
Pictured from left to right are Anslee Shipman, Averiana Kimbrel, and Lexi Espey.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The 2018 Southeast Missouri's Got Talent hosted by the Bloomfield Women's Club and the Stars & Stripes Museum is set for Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Liberty Days Event.
The contest is open to any student Kindergarten through Senior in high school from southeast Missouri and will be held at the Stars & Stripes Museum Barn at 3:00 p.m. You can sing, juggle, perform a skit, give a speech, or do a magic show. All talents are welcome!
You can register early with a $10 fee. Make checks payable to Stars & Stripes Museum.
You can register the day of the event at 2:30 p.m. as well.
For more information contact the Stars & Stripes Museum at (573) 568-2055.
Dexter, Missouri - There will be a Chili Luncheon on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #59 located across from West Park in Dexter.
Proceeds will benefit funeral costs for the family of Amber Nicole Ball.
A donation of $5.00 per person is asked, however you can always donate more.
Chili, crackers, dessert and a drink all for $5.00 is a great way to raise money for the family.
The public is encouraged to attend! Special thanks to Harps Grocery Store and the American Legion for their generous donations.
Amber passed away on September 9, 2017 in Colorado at the age of 24 and was the daughter of Terry Wheeler and Terry Lynn Phillips. She was a 2012 graduate of Dexter High School.
She was also a loving mother to two wonderful sons, Mason and Connor Ball. Her sisters April DeBerry and Amanda Meyer survive as well and live in Dexter and Essex.
