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Live in Stoddard County? Can 911 Find You if an Emergency Exists?
August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin
Live in Stoddard County? Can 911 Find You if an Emergency Exists?

Dexter, Missouri - Can emergency responders find you if you were at home?  If you live out in the county it can mean life or death if responders have trouble finding your home because you do not have it well marked with your address.  Help is here at Stoddard County 911.

Brandi Anthony started working for 911 this year as their Sign Technician.  She is very skilled with the vinyl cutter and can help you with displaying your address numbers. 

Stoddard County 911 is excited to offer to Stoddard County residents sign markers at cost.  That's right at cost!  

Green address markers with white 4" reflective numbers is $20 per marker.  Just $20 could mean the difference in saving a life!!

White 4" reflective numbers (3-5) are only $8.00.

18" blue blank with white 4" reflective numbers are $15.00 per marker.

8' steel post is $15.00. 

Stoddard County 911 Services is the addressing authority for Stoddard County. Some of the cities have chosen to assign their own addresses, and they assist cities as well. City addresses are usually 3 digit and county addresses range from 4-5 digits. If you need an address or you have a question, please contact them and they will be glad to help you.

There is a county ordinance 67.318 RSMo that requires citizens to display their address numbers using 4” Reflective Arabic Numbers and a contrasting color to the surface. If the residence can’t be seen from the road a stake or sign should be placed by the driveway.

It is essential to have your address numbers posted by your driveway for expedient emergency response.  Carol Moreland and Brandi Anthony will be more than happy to assist you with this endeavor, including installation.  That's right, those young ladies will even come out and install the sign for you!  

Stop by their office located at 512 Cooper St. in Dexter.

For more information please go to the new Stoddard County 911 Services website by clicking HERE.

Pictured are (left) Carol Moreland, Stoddard County 911 Services Administrator and (right) Brandi Anthony, Stoddard County 911 Services Sign Technician.



Last Updated on August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin




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 North and southbound I-55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance

This bridge is located between Mile Marker 99.6 and MM 100.

Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Aug. 1 and Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

The work zone will be marked with signs.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)

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 Northbound I-55 in Scott County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-ft. width restriction as contractor crews perform shoulder work.

This section of road is located between MM 86 and MM 88.

Weather permitting, work will performed Thursday, July 27 through Aug. 17 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)

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Tax-Free Shopping and Free Kids’ Activities at Sikeston Outlet Stores
July 29th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Tax-Free Shopping and Free Kids’ Activities at Sikeston Outlet Stores
Tax-Free Shopping and Free Kids’ Activities at Sikeston Outlet Stores

Sikeston, Missouri - One of area retailers’ busiest times of the year is coming soon—Back-to-School shopping accompanied by Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend starting at 12:01am Friday August 4th and will run through Sunday August 6th.  

Back-to-School items such as clothing, school supplies, computers and other items defined by the Missouri statute will be exempt from state sales tax.  Also, this year the city of Sikeston has elected to join efforts with the state and not require city taxes during this period for these qualifying purchases and Scott County has elected to do the same.  

“It is really a great deal for our customers”, says Kyla Evans, Marketing Director for the Sikeston Outlet Stores.  “Not only are you getting a great deal on back-to-school items such as clothing and footwear for the entire family, you also pay no tax at all thanks to the City of Sikeston and Scott County!”

 According to the Missouri Department of Revenue’s website there are a number of cities and counties in the state that are electing to opt out of the tax-free holiday with Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff both on that list.

And if the tax-free weekend isn’t enough, the Sikeston Outlet Stores is hosting a “Back-to-School Extravaganza” on Saturday, August 5th from 10am-3pm which will include free activities for the kids to enjoy.

Evans explains, “We are going to have lots of fun during our Back-to-School event!  We have split the vendors up into three different zones if you will.  First there will be a “Kids’ Fun Zone” which will include the Lazy L Petting Zoo and inflatable games plus face painting.  Next, we will have a “Kids’ Healthy Zone” where our partners at SEMO Health Network, the YMCA of Southeast Missouri and Compassion Church are going to provide free information about their services along with games and healthy snacks and water for the kids.  Last, we will have demonstrations by our local Miner Fire and Police Departments along with South Scott County Ambulance District and Midwest Truck in our “Kids’ Safety Zone”.  

Evans states, “We are hoping to not only provide an obvious place for savings during the Back-to-School time, but also a fun experience for the entire family.”  Food will be on hand to purchase from the Shriners and also Frozen Scoops and More, so plan to make a day out of it!

For more information about the Tax-Free Holiday or Sikeston Outlet Stores Back-to-School Extravaganza, please contact Kyla Evans at 573-472-2222 or check their Facebook page.

Last Updated on July 29th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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