The Dexter Statesman

09/22/2024

Crowds are out tonight to catch all the action at Stoddard County Fair!!

Dexter Statesman/Sherman Smith

09/19/2024

Shea D Johnson pleaded guilty to all amended charges of multiple s*x crimes and obtained the designation of “predatory s*xual offender” Wednesday afternoon.

09/18/2024

Hundreds of residents turned out Tuesday evening for the Stoddard County Fair Parade!

Stoddard County Fair

The Stoddard County Fair held its annual parade Tuesday evening, kicking off a week of activities.

09/17/2024

We’re ready for fair week!!! Are you? What’s your favorite part?

09/14/2024

“This is the best Dexter team that I have seen in maybe 15, 20 years,” New Madrid County Central High School football coach Tyler Fullhart said after watching the Bearcats roll over the Eagles 40-0 at Charles Bland Stadium. “I played 20 years ago, and this team might be as good as some of those teams.”


Dexter R-XI School District

DEXTER -- New Madrid County Central High School football coach Tyler Fullhart has spent his entire life watching, playing, and coaching football throughout Southeast Missouri, and he has seen a lot of teams from Dexter High School compete.

09/14/2024

Stoddard County Fair Pageant

It’s Pageant Day! Come join us at the Stoddard County Fairgrounds as we say goodbye to our reigning queen Hanna Wilson and crown a 2024 Miss Stoddard County! Miss Wilson done a fabulous job representing the embodiment of being a queen as she completed her duties. Miss Wilson you did a fine job, your boots will be big ones to fill!

09/13/2024

For a lot of towns, Friday night lights means high school football played in stadiums with green fields. But not every town. For many of Southeast Missouri's smaller towns, Friday night lights has a different meaning -- high school volleyball played under the lights in gymnasiums on hardwood floors....

09/13/2024

09/13/2024

The historic steam image passed through Dexter Friday morning

09/13/2024

Women Aware Conference next week!

09/13/2024

“After conducting several interviews, these allegations are unfounded and there is no evidence of a threat to our school system. We are aware of threats in neighboring schools and schools throughout the nation. However, none of the allegations were made toward the Dexter Public Schools.” - Dexter Police Department

The Dexter Police Department has released the following statement: "On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Dexter Police Department, the Stoddard County Juvenile Office, and the Dexter Public Schools began an investigation in reference to a possible threat...

09/12/2024

Just a week away!

09/11/2024

Clouds will increase tonight, but chances of showers and storms increase Thursday into Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Francine lift north. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected across the region with the highest amounts in western Kentucky, but totals have trended a bit lower.

09/11/2024

The Stoddard County commissioners signed a proclamation Monday declaring Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 as National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

Diaper need is the condition of not being able to afford a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry and healthy.

BLOOMFIELD -- The Stoddard County commissioners signed a proclamation Monday declaring Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 as National Diaper Need Awareness Week. Diaper need is the condition of not being able to afford a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry and healthy...

09/09/2024

The Dexter High School student body voted Puja Maisuria as the 2024 DHS Fall Homecoming queen. Maisuria was crowned before the homecoming football game vs. Sikeston on Friday.

The Dexter High School student body voted Puja Maisuria as the 2024 DHS Fall Homecoming queen. Maisuria was crowned before the homecoming football game vs. Sikeston on Friday. Maisuria was nominated by the girls' tennis team. Maisuria is a senior and the daughter of Geeta and Sam Maisuria. ...

09/09/2024

The Dexter High School football squad entered the state’s top teams in Class 3 for the first time in 13 seasons this week, as the Bearcats climbed to a No. 9 ranking. It looked every bit that part on Friday, as Dexter dominated Sikeston 48-7 at Charles Bland Stadium.

“The kids came out and executed really well,” third-year Bearcat coach Chad Jamerson said. “I was so proud of the effort that we got out of everyone.”

DEXTER - The Dexter High School football squad entered the state's top teams in Class 3 for the first time in 13 seasons this week, as the Bearcats climbed to a No. 9 ranking. It looked every bit that part on Friday, as Dexter dominated Sikeston 48-7 at Charles Bland Stadium.

09/09/2024

The Advance Hornets volleyball team shook off its first loss in almost a year by turning in a 25-21, 25-16, 25-14 road win Friday night over the Bernie Mules in a Stoddard County Activities Association contest at Bernie High School.

Making the win was even sweeter for the Hornets (2-1, 2-0 SCAA) was picking up a straight-set win over a Bernie team which won 18 games last season and returns many of the players from that squad.

BERNIE -- The Advance Hornets volleyball team shook off its first loss in almost a year by turning in a 25-21, 25-16, 25-14 road win Friday night over the Bernie Mules in a Stoddard County Activities Association contest at Bernie High School. Making the win was even sweeter for the Hornets (2-1, 2-0...

09/03/2024

There are three weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance related to severe weather on Memorial Day weekend. The deadline is Sept. 23.

Disaster Recovery Centers remain open at Doniphan and Sikeston. The Dexter DRC closed Friday.

“Anyone who was impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding living in one of 10 Missouri counties is eligible to apply for FEMA assistance,” FEMA officials report.

There are three weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance related to severe weather on Memorial Day weekend. The deadline is Sept. 23. Disaster Recovery Centers remain open at Doniphan and Sikeston.…

08/31/2024

There was a stark difference between the Dexter and Malden football programs on Friday, as the Bearcats have had two-plus seasons to evolve into a very solid group, whereas the Green Wave are taking their first steps toward doing just that in first-year coach Treston Pulley's tenure.

08/31/2024

“We don't give up at all,” Advance setter Kyndall Hitt said. “We push ourselves till we are dead on the floor. We really have worked on being a team, and we've challenged each other the most to step up.”

With a solid core of young, but experienced, veterans returning, the biggest question for the Advance Hornets volleyball team might be about the intangibles. The Hornets have graduated all-staters Lexi Hoffman and Abigail Kennedy, but return two other all-state players and several key players from l...

08/30/2024

“You need every mile before the season starts,” Dexter senior runner Cameron Bell explained. “That is so important. When you have those miles, and you get to your season and you’re starting to do workouts, to have that really solid base, it really takes your running to another level.”

DEXTER -- The Dexter High School varsity boy's cross country squad spent the entire summer "building a base," according to senior Cameron Bell, but now that the season is here, and competition nears, the training gets turned up a notch. "You need every mile before the season starts," Bell explained,...

08/29/2024

The Dexter Disaster Recovery Center will cease operation at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have announced.
Until then, the DRC will continue to be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Dexter Disaster Recovery Center will cease operation at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have announced. Until then, the DRC will continue to be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

08/29/2024

“I think that it is going to be a fun year,” Dexter volleyball coach Haylee Orf said. “We have 10 solid girls, but we also have a couple of younger girls, who are working even towards next year, and they could evolve.”

DEXTER -- A year ago, Dexter High School varsity volleyball coach Haylee Orf was in the first days of guiding the program, and the process of putting her offensive and defensive systems in place was proving to need some time to develop.

08/28/2024

“Everybody’s success in football,” Dexter coach Chad Jamerson said, “is dependent on somebody else. That is the truth. When it comes to football, everybody’s success is dependent on the guy standing next to them.”

DEXTER -- Following its most successful football season since 2011, the Dexter High School varsity squad will certainly not lack for athletic highlights this fall. However, something to keep in mind is the fact that none of those incredible runs passes, or catches from the offensive Bearcats will be...

08/27/2024

Pictured are the candidates with their escorts. From left: Liz Bolin escorted by Houston Neely, Averee Ackman escorted by Sawyer Rascher, Quincey McLaughlin escorted by Austin Lasater, Febe Worley escorted by Devin Turnbo, Emma Pennington escorted by Christiaan Wirz, Avery Riley escorted by Jackson Howard, Rylee Dawson escorted by Jaxon Miller, Carly McMunn escorted by Ben Dowdy, Puja Maisuria escorted by Jaxon Medler, and Alexis Sisk escorted by Caden Lee.

Dexter High School announced the 2024 Fall Homecoming candidates Tuesday. This year's Homecoming celebration ceremony will be held Sept. 6, at DHS. Pictured are the candidates with their escorts. From left: Liz Bolin escorted by Houston Neely, Averee Ackman escorted by Sawyer Rascher, Quincey McLaug...