Malden News

Rep. Terry Swinger, left, with Dr. Devin Stephenson, right, at the Three Rivers Community College Commencement.

* 1 - Dexter opens with win over Lady Rebels * 2 - Stoddard County's new Government Building is ahead of schedule in construction.

With filing now in full swing for the April municipal election, a number of people have filed for available positions throughout the county.

John Franklin Boone, 74, of Clarkton died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at his residence.

Authorities have been investigating the October death of the former Butler County sheriff.

Six area residents were arrested on drug related charges late last week, following investigations at Steele, Mo., and Malden, Mo.

The Dunklin County Major Case Squad was activated earlier this week to investigate the October death of former Butler County Sheriff Sam Gilmore.

Braving the cold to deliver a warm messagea A living nativity in Malden! The Stokelan Drive Christian Church wants you to take a mini trip to Malden this weekend.

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the oh so [in]frequently updated DDD Web log that is, "From the Desk." Over the past year, I have been witness to various events from the area, some of which I have shared with you, some of which I haven't. Today, we shall recap George Anderson - 2009.

A Dunklin County utility company will receive federal dollars to help fund a $10 to $15 million overhaul of Missouri's second oldest publicly owned municipal electric system.

People can -- and do -- recover from meth addition. Such is the case with former Malden, Mo., man Josh Palmer.

The Bernie Board of Aldermen voted to purchase a 2009 Chevrolet 2500 service truck at a cost of $24,586 at a special meeting Tuesday night.

Bernie School Board members voted this week to relinquish their ties to the Malden Alternative School beginning with the 2010-11 school year, and instead conduct their own in-house classroom for students assigned to in-school suspension .

Irene Elizabeth Carr, 87, of Oran passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags on all state buildings in Dunklin County be flown at half-staff from Nov.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Fort Drum officials say a 10th Mountain Division soldier from Missouri has died in a German hospital from non-combat related injuries.

Local residents can participate in charitable giving Residents of Dunklin and Pemiscot Counties will have the chance to bring the "joy of Christmas to needy children" around the area by donating to Toys for Tots.

Three Rivers Community College is looking to expand its Sikeston center -- but first, it needs to find a new, bigger location.

The Kennett and Malden license offices have been awarded through the competitive bidding process implemented by Governor Jay Nixon to ensure more adequate customer service.