News – Friday, October 9th, 2026

The Dent County Commission held its regular meeting Thursday morning at the courthouse, during which Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson reported that the Dent County Sheriff’s Office has given commissioner’s notice that it is suspending Flock cameras. Larson specified that the reason why was not provided. A press release is forthcoming from the Sheriff’s Office for more information, and that press release will be disseminated with the public as soon as it is received. Under road reports, District One Commissioner Keith Green shared that stockpiling of rock is to be done, and grading is planned for County Road 5615 and County Road 5070. Cutting brush is planned for County Road 6280. District Two Commissioner Jimmy Williams reported that crew members are planning to service graders and then grade on county roads 2360, 2350, and 4380. Williams also elaborated that, with it being incredibly dry, crew members will be pushing gravel off of road ways to fix the washboard effect afflicting several county roads. The gravel will not be put back until it rains, as they will not compact properly until there is moisture. Meanwhile, County Clerk Angie Curley reported that no excuse absentee voting is to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 20th. The deadline to have an absentee ballot mailed is Oct. 21st. For more information on the upcoming election, search Facebook for the Dent County Elections/County Clerk-Angie Curley Facebook page, contact the county clerk’s office at 573-729-4144, or email dent@sos.mo.gov. There will be no Dent County Commission meeting held on Monday morning, as the courthouse will be closed in observance of Columbus Day, Oct. 12th. The next meeting of the Dent County Commission will be Thursday, Oct. 15th beginning at 9:00 in the morning at the courthouse. These meetings are open to the public.

Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams has reported on the sales tax received for the month of September. For General Revenue, the county has received $98,252.19; this is up year-to-date $17,240.80. For the Road and Bridge department, the county has received $49,121.64; this is up year-to-date $15,380.91. Finally, for the county jails, the county has received $98,664.69; this is up year-to-date $29,968.18.

The Salem Police Department is introducing a bicycle registration program, CycleSafe, to help increase the likelihood of lost or stolen bicycles being returned to their owners beginning on Thursday, Oct. 15th. To register, bring your bicycle to the Salem Police Department located on 500 North Jackson Street. An officer will record your bicycle’s identifying information in the registration log and issue a registration number to be placed on your bike. The registration form will require the owner’s name, phone number, and address so the police department can make contact if your bicycle is recovered. For questions or to receive a registration form ahead of time, email Detective Stephenson at tstephenson@salemmo.com or contact 573-729-4242.