Dexter, Missouri - The Stoddard County Senior Center in Dexter will host a Catfish Dinner with live entertainment by gospel trio, Southern Tradition.
The event will take place on Friday, August 5th beginning at 10:30 a.m. The cost of the dinner is $3.50 for seniors and $5.00 for the general public. Everyone is invited to attend this event and enjoy the wonderful music.
After dinner, the Southern Tradition Trio will perform at Central Gardens at 2:00 p.m.
"Southern Tradition is a group dedicated to preserving the heritage of Southern Gospel music and continuing to spread the Gospel to a dying world through traditional music. We trust that God will bless our efforts just as He did those of the pioneers of Gospel Music whom we strive to honor."
With over 150 years of combined experience in Southern Gospel music, Southern Tradition presents a unique sound few groups, if any, can follow.
Dexter, Missouri - Alex Ogburn, Saint Francis Vice President of Ambulatory Services addressed a huge crowd Friday afternoon prior to the official Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House at the new Saint Francis Health Center in Dexter.
More than 300 people attended the open house. Saint Francis staff members greeted and provided tours throughout the building including the main attraction, the Fitness Plus center.
The first floor offers a lap pool for aquatic therapy and swim lessons. There is also a room to have live video exercise classes. A personal trainer can help you with all your exercise needs. There are three fitness areas with state-of-the-art equipment , an indoor track that if you go around 12 times equals one mile, physical therapy and massage service, beautiful locker room with private showers, a whirlpool, and sauna room.
Ogburn thanked everyone for attending the Open House, especially the Stoddard County first responders in attendance. He noted that Saint Francis was here to provide the area "a ministry of healing and wellness" for the community.
"Our presence here is to provide excellent primary care when you need it," stated Ogburn.
Ogburn introduced Dr. Christopher Montgomery, an urgent and primary care family physician from Poplar Bluff.
"We are extremely happy to be in this fantastic facility. We have been welcomed with open arms in Dexter," stated Montgomery. "You have a wonderful group of people in this community and we are excited to be here."
The featured Fitness Plus has gained more than 600 members from around the area. For more information about the cost of membership, clinic hours, etc contact Saint Francis Health Center of Dexter at (573) 614-3600 or visit sfmc.net online.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The American Legion Post 114 Ladies Auxiliary in Sikeston, Missouri made a $20,200 donation to the Bloomfield Assistance League, a non-profit agency created for improvements and enhancements at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
The much needed funds was raised through a Poker Run, Cook-Off and other events sponsored by the Auxiliary, American Legion Post 114, American Legion Riders, and the Sons of American Legion.
The American Legion groups have contributed $60,000 to the cemetery in recent years. Cemetery Director Kenneth Swearengin thanked the groups for their generous contributions.
Dexter, Missouri - 2016 Dexter Senior High School graduate, Tyler Stevenson, was recently notified of scholarships he has been awarded to attend Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.
His recent ACT score of 33 earned him an academic scholarship in the amount of $44,000 over 4 years. He was also awarded $1,000 per year from the Engineering Department for his first two years at Harding University.
Tyler is an Eagle Scout and was awarded a $1,000 Scouting Scholarship renewable each year if he works with a Cub Pack or Scout Troop in Central Arkansas.
He also received the Associated Women of Harding Scholarship of $1,000 per year. Tyler will volunteer at AWH events during the school year to be eligible to renew this scholarship.
Tyler Stevenson is the son of Kay Polsgrove Stevenson and Keith Stevenson.
He has been a member of the Dexter Bearcats Football team all four years of his high school career. He has also played tennis all four years.
Tyler was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DECA, Rotary Interact, and Dexter Honor Society.
He was a 2nd team All-Conference football team selection in 2014 and ESPN SEMO Gatorade Player of the Week in 2015. He was also a member of the 2014 Academic All-State Football Team.
His plans are to attend Harding University in the August and major in Engineering.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats have been working hard all summer to bring you their best when they take the field at Charles Bland Stadium under the big lights on each Friday night! Now it's our turn to show them OUR BEARCAT PRIDE!!!!
Coach Goltra and the Bearcats are selling decals for $10 each to raise money for their full contact camp next week in Buffalo, Missouri. The decals are in limited supply and you can contact any football player or coach to purchase them. You may also contact Coach Goltra via Facebook or (931) 209-3599.
The decals can be picked up during the weightlifting practices between 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week.
They are perfect for your vehicle or office and will be the same decal found on the Bearcats' football helmets.
