News – Tuesday, February 16th 2026
A Salem woman was involved in an accident in Reynolds County Sunday afternoon at approximately 3:30. According to the Highway Patrol report the accident occurred on Highway 21 four miles south of Ellington when a 2014 Jeep Renegade traveled off of the left side of the roadway, overturned and struck a tree. The report stated that the 75-year-old female suffered serious injuries and was transported by aircraft to Mercy South in St. Louis. The report went on to indicate that the woman was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Jeep sustained moderate damage and was towed from the scene by Assie’s towing at trooper’s request.
The Salem Memorial Hospital Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting tonight at 7:00 in the hospital’s library. After the call to order, roll call and approval of the agenda, the board will discuss approval of policies and procedures from Infectious Diseases, including the Healthcare Worker Immunization Policy. Any registered public comments or presentations will be heard before the operational reports from Chief Executive Officer Brooke Bollman, Chief Nursing Officer, Amber Hogan, and Quality Improvement Director Kendra Mobray. There is no unfinished business on this meeting’s agenda. Under New Business, the board will discuss the 340B Mock Audit, the hospital’s strategic plan through fiscal year 2031, and the Childcare Allowance Benefit/Grant. The meeting will then adjourn to executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters, before adjourning. Except for the executive session, the meeting of the Salem Hospital Board of Directors is open to the public. Anyone that would like to attend by telephone or electronic means should contact the SMH Administration office at 573-729-6626 Extension 4005.
Dent County Assessor Alisa Brookshire wants to remind everyone your annual assessment forms that list your personal and business property for 2025 are due March 1st. You may drop off your assessment list at the assessor’s office at the courthouse. They are open from 8:00 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon. There is also a drop box on the front lawn of the courthouse for your convenience if you can’t make it by until after hours. You can also mail in your assessment list forms but make sure you have a postal clerk postmark your envelope by taking it to the desk inside at the post office. You can also e-file your assessment list form online until April 30th. Just follow the instructions on the assessment form you received in the mail. The penalty for not getting in your assessment form on time is determined at $10 per every $1,000 of assessed valuation with a maximum penalty of $100 if you have assessed valuation of $10,000 or more. If you have any questions or need assistance with the online form, call Dent County Assessor Alisa Brookshire at the Dent County Courthouse at 573-729-6010 or stop by during regular business hours.