Malden, Missouri - On Saturday, November 16th beginning at 8 a.m. family and friends of Ricky Brown will meet at the First General Baptist Church in Malden.
That is the location of their command center for all volunteers wishing to help look for Ricky.
They will have food, drinks, and a warm place for everyone throughout the day.
"I have a list started for food and volunteer donations," stated family member Lori O'Dell. "Please contact any family member for information or to sign up. Your help is so very appreciated."
Ricky Brown was last seen on June 27, 2019 in Malden around 5:30 p.m. He was wearing jeans, a t-shirt, a blue/red/yellow/green checked flannel shirt, and black tennis shoes.
If anyone has information regarding his whereabout, please contact Malden Police Department at 573-276-2211.
Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner reports on 10-21-2019, at approximately 1204 hours, a male suspect entered Southern Bank of Essex, MO, located at 101 Trotter St and robbed the bank.
After obtaining an unknown amount of cash from the bank teller, the suspect exited the bank and entered an older model four door sedan, possibly an Impala or Buick LaSabre with faded headlight lenses and left traveling toward Dexter, MO.
According to witness', the suspect who robbed the bank was described as a black male, approximately 5"10 - 6"00 tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a Red sock cap with a grey beard and goatee.
Stoddard County Sheriff Office, Dexter Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, FBI and also members of the Stoddard County Major Case Squad responded to assist with investigation.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information pertained to this case, please call the Stoddard County Sheriffs Office at 573-568-4654, or your local law enforcement agency.
Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route 91 in Advance to Route Z in Bernie.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Oct. 21 through Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., including weekends as necessary.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling in the area.
For more information, please call Resident Engineer Donald Hills (573) 840-9781, the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.
Dexter Public Schools has an opening for a Special Services Aide. Candidates must have 60 college hours, a desire to work with exceptional children, have the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting, bending, or stooping, and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with an educational team.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
The Dexter School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, sex, exercise of FMLA rights or disability, educational programs or activities, and as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act, hires only American Citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. All candidates will be considered on the basis of qualifications, training, experience, and the ability to perform the requirements of the position. (Applications are kept on file for 2 years.)
Please apply online at: dexter.k12.mo.us
Dexter Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dexter Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Police Department will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local law enforcement, pharmacies, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is promoting the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Community members are encouraged to bring unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medication to a collection site for safe disposal
Bring your pills for disposal at one of the collection sites (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
If you are among the first to dispose of your medication, you will receive a free medication lockbox while supplies last.
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
