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Brylea Hunsperger
(Obituary ~ 02/22/09)
WYATT -- Brylea Anne Hunsperger, infant daughter of Kenneth Jason and Sharron Suzanne Simpson Hunsperger of Wyatt, died at birth at 4:05 a.m. Feb. 19, 2009, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Funeral arrangements are with the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston...
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Roger Ward
(Obituary ~ 02/22/09)
SIKESTON - Roger Dale Ward, 60, died at 4 a.m. Feb. 21, 2009, at his home in Sikeston. Nunnelee Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...
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Lem Finley Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/22/09)
MATTHEWS -- Lem Finley Jr., 74, died Feb. 18, 2009, at Close to Home Nursing Center in Matthews. Funeral arrangements are with Ponder Funeral Home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...
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Ernie Fowler
(Obituary ~ 02/22/09)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Ernest Ernie Wayland Fowler, small businessman and local entrepreneur joined God in Heaven at the age of 78, on Feb. 19, 2009 at 10:40 p.m. surrounded by his family and their love. Funeral arrangements are with the Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff...
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Mildred Wallhausen
(Obituary ~ 02/22/09)
EAST PRAIRIE - Mildred Wallhausen, 94, died Feb. 19, 2009, at her home in East Prairie. Funeral arrangements are with the McMikle Funeral Home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...
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SEMA briefings are set in area
(Local News ~ 02/22/09)
JEFFERSON CITY -- The State Emergency Management Agency will conduct 10 public assistance briefings for officials in the 20 counties that were declared for public assistance on Feb. 17. Officials from those counties including the cities, special districts, and certain non-profit organizations within those counties should also attend. This disaster declaration for public assistance is a result of the Jan. 26-28 winter storm...
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License bureau now up for bids
(Local News ~ 02/22/09)
SIKESTON -- Individuals or groups interested in managing the license office in Sikeston now have their chance. On Feb. 10, the management of the Sikeston License Bureau was put up for bid. In January, Gov. Jay Nixon abolished the patronage system of doling out license bureaus to political supporters. Each week since Jan. 14 Nixon has released new bid proposals for state license offices. More will be placed up for bids in the next few weeks and months...
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KRCC busy with final plans for annual telethon March 21 and 22
(Local News ~ 02/22/09)
SIKESTON -- The annual Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon is a month away, but phones are already buzzing with event plans and volunteers seeking donations. "If the phone starts ringing, don't be surprised," said Michelle Fayette, executive director of the KRCC. "We are already calling and soliciting donations."...
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Pulling out the stops
(Local News ~ 02/22/09)
Terry Parker, assistant organist, plays a hymn on the Charleston First Baptist Church's pipe organ. Three weeks of tonal finishing were completed Thursday for the church's rebuilt Schantz control console. A dedication for the new organ is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday...
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Society pays big for meth
(Local News ~ 02/22/09)
SIKESTON -- Some say drug offenses are victimless crimes. Scott County's prosecuting attorney says that belief is far from the truth and a new study supports his view. "Unfortunately, there is a large part of society that believes that drugs should be legalized and taxed," said Paul Boyd, county prosecutor. ...
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Cape Central thumps cold-shooting Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/09)
CAPE CENTRAL -- On Senior Night at Cape Central High School it was two seniors combined with poor shooting from the Dexter Bearcats that lifted the Tigers to a 57-35 SEMO Conference win on Friday night. Seniors Josh Harris and Rick Russell combined for 30 points and 21 rebounds, including all of Cape Central's first quarter points as the Tigers jumped out to a 13-5 lead and never trailed the Bearcats en route to their easy win...
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NMCC slips past Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/09)
PORTAGEVILLE -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles grasped a small lead and held on with all their might on Friday evening as they fended off the Portageville Bulldogs in the battle for New Madrid County. The final score, 66-62 in favor of NMCC, was close to the largest lead of the game...
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Sikeston wraps up regular season at 21-3
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/09)
KENNETT -- The Sikeston Bulldogs finished their regular season on a high note Friday night, as they picked up their 21st of the year with a 88-57 rout of the Kennett Indians Friday. The Indians (10-8) were able to keep things close in the early going Friday. ...
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Jays fly past Poplar Bluff, share conference crown
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/09)
CHARLESTON -- After failing to reach the SEMO Conference tournament's final day for the first time in three years earlier this season, expectations for a Charleston conference championship later in the season were not in the Bluejays favor. Good thing Charleston didn't live up to expectations...
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