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Thompson Again Chosen for Leadership Role on Statewide Economic Development Board
August 23rd 2024 by Dee Loflin
Thompson Again Chosen for Leadership Role on Statewide Economic Development Board

Brian Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Lebanon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (Lebanon-REDI) and a former Dexter resident, was selected recently by statewide peers to serve as secretary for the Missouri Economic Development Council (MEDC) Board of Directors.


MEDC is the authoritative voice on economic development and related issues in Missouri. A statewide, nonprofit association of economic development professionals and community leaders, MEDC has been the unified voice of Missouri economic developers since 1979. Thompson has served eight years on the MEDC board in various capacities. His new appointment will set him on the pathway of becoming board president in a few years as the secretary role is one of five positions on the organization’s executive committee.


“I am humbled that my peers from throughout the state of Missouri have continued to choose me for service on the MEDC board,” said Thompson. “Lebanon and Laclede County have benefited from representation on the MEDC board for several years and I am truly honored to continue this tradition as MEDC’s board secretary for the 2024-25 year.”


MEDC drives economic growth through program initiatives and alliances with other economic development entities. This collaboration gives MEDC members access to industry-leading professional development, public policy, legislation and marketing communications programs. Whether working independently or in cooperation with partners, MEDC, its members and professional staff are effective, efficient and reliable.


“We are grateful that the MEDC Board of Directors recognizes the importance of a Lebanon and Laclede County presence for its organization,” said Kim Light, chairperson of the Lebanon-REDI board of directors. “Congratulations to our Lebanon-REDI president Brian Thompson on his recent leadership selection for the MEDC Board.”


Thompson is a 1999 graduate of Dexter High School. He earned his associate of arts degree in pre-journalism from Three Rivers Community College (Poplar Bluff) in May 2001 and his bachelor of science degree in journalism, emphasis in public relations with a minor in marketing, from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark., in 2003.


He is the son of Jimmy and Thelma Thompson of Dexter.



Last Updated on August 23rd 2024 by Dee Loflin




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Route 153 in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. 

This section of roadway is located from Route 114 to Route HH near Hunterville, Missouri.  

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, August 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area


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Route AD in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. 

This section of roadway is located from Business 60 to County Road 480 near Dexter, Missouri. 

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. 



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Route M in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement repairs and striping.   

This section of roadway is located from Route K to Route 25 near Aquilla, Missouri.      

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FEMA Urges May Storm Survivors to Apply Now for Assistance

For those who are busy recovering from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this past May, there is one more task you should tackle: Applying with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be considered for possible financial assistance.

“We know these weather events have been devastating for many Missourians,” said David Gervino, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer. “That’s why we are urging those impacted by late May storms to apply with FEMA as soon as possible so we can determine how we can help.”

There are three ways to apply for FEMA:

Online at disasterassistance.gov
Call1-800-621-FEMA(3362)
Download the FEMA App and apply on a mobile device

Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI.

So far, FEMA has approved $1.8 million for 344 eligible individuals and households affected by May 19-27 storms in 10 Missouri counties designated in the federal disaster declaration: Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Texas.

.This money is in the form of grants that can help pay for eligible, disaster-related costs associated with a temporary place to stay, minimal home repairs and/or other serious needs not covered by insurance or other programs. The grants also can fund the costs of features that can help persons with a disability to repair or improve accessibility to their houses.

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Individual Assistance grants do not have to repaid if they are spent for the purpose(s) FEMA intends. Survivors should save receipts for costs associated with these grants for at least three years in case of a random audit.

What Happens After I Apply?

Homeowners with damage to their primary residence not covered by insurance will be contacted by a FEMA housing inspector to set up an appointment for an on-site evaluation of the extent and scope of the damage.

Those with insurance will not automatically get a housing inspection. Instead, they should submit a copy of their insurance settlement letter to FEMA for an eligibility determination. If there are still unmet disaster needs, a housing inspection may be issued at that time.

Inspection results help determine the amount of FEMA Assistance awarded so it’s important that applicants keep that appointment or reschedule if needed.

In the first three weeks since federal assistance was approved, 535 housing inspections have been completed.

While FEMA funds can be used for many essential recovery needs, they generally will not pay for all disaster-related expenses a survivor incurs. Many other government and voluntary agencies have resources that can help with those costs too.

To access those agencies or get help with other unmet needs, Missourians can call 2-1-1 to be connected with a hotline run by the United Way.

For more disaster-related information, visit the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency online at www.sema.dps.mo.gov or FEMA at www.fema.gov and www.fema.gov/disaster/4803.

FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished equitably, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.

Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Office of Civil Rights if they feel that they have a complaint of discrimination. FEMA’s Office of Civil Rights can be contacted at FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448. Multilingual operators are available.


Last Updated on August 15th 2024 by Dee Loflin




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