Development news

Commuter lot opens in Southeast Missouri

DEXTER, Mo. — To offer both an environmentally and wallet-friendly alternative for residents facing long drives to school, work and other activities, the Butler County Community Resource Council's Parents Working Committee has partnered with the Missouri Department of Transportation to establish several commuter parking lots in the area. Signs were recently placed to mark one of these located near the intersection of Missouri highways 25 and 60 at Dexter.

New grant to provide housing for patients

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Family Counseling Center has been awarded a $1 million-dollar grant through HUD to build a living center in Poplar Bluff for patients in need of safe and affordable housing.

The organization serves approximately 1,000 clients in Buther County who suffer from serious mental illnesses. The Living Center will consist of nine one-bedroom units available to very low income, chronically mentally ill residents. There will be another one-bedroom unit for the resident manager. The buildings will be single story and wood framed, with each unit consisting of a kitchen or dining area, living room, bedroom and bath. Construction is estimated to begin in the fall.