Wednesday, February 11, 2026
DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE SODOMY COUNTS
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested an area man on multiple counts of sodomy.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, a warrant was served Monday on 30 year old Jesse Cole, of Dexter, for two counts of sodomy or attempted sodomy - 1st degree and a single count of sexual misconduct involving a child.
Cole is being held in the Stoddard County Jail on a $125,000, cash only, bond.
TWIN RIVERS PRESCHOOL SCREENING AND KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH
Officials in the Twin Rivers R-10 School District have announced they will be holding preschool screening and kindergarten enrollment in March.
Parents should bring their children, who are up to five years of age and not yet in kindergarten, for the screening which will be held March 18th and 19th at the Broseley High School.
Both events are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Screening will be conducted in areas of health, vision, hearing, dental, speech, language, and development.
Each child should bring their immunization records, birth certificate, social security card, and a parent’s picture ID. Children enrolling in kindergarten must also bring three items providing proof of residency.
To make an appointment, call 573-328-4400 for Qulin or 573-967-3607 for Fisk.
SOME NEW MADRID COUNTY RESIDENTS WILL RECEIVE NEW TAX BILL
Some New Madrid County residents will be receiving a new tax bill after a misprint was discovered in the initial notice.
According to Sikeston City Officials, during the recent transition of contracting with Scott and New Madrid Counties for the collection of City taxes, it was discovered that the Motor Vehicle Tax did not properly print on New Madrid County tax bills.
New Madrid County residents who are affected by this will receive a second notice in the mail for this tax, and have 60 days to pay without penalty.
Officials say that this was a printing error and not a new tax.
INVESTIGATION ONGOING INTO MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THEFT IN THE CLAY COUNTY
Clay County authorities are investigating multiple reports of theft.
According to Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole, the Sheriff’s Department was contacted by numerous people about a contractor taking money, but not doing any work. There were also complaints of the contractor being given money to buy materials, and never showing up with the material.
An investigation led to 36 year old Brandon Wolner, of Corning, being arrested Monday night on a warrant for five felony counts of theft.
Cole says that the Sheriff's Department is still taking statements, and the investigation is not closed. To make a report, contact the Clay County Sheriff’s Department at 870-598-2270.
ROADSIDE WORK SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR MALDEN
Route H in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can perform roadside work.
The work zone is located near Malden, between Route J and County Road 128.
Work is scheduled to take place today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT SET FOR THIS WEEK IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Route O in Pemiscot County will be closed this week so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway is located from County Road 560 to County Road 555. While work takes place, the road will be open to local traffic only.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday.