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Two arrested on drug charges in Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 02/12/14)
CHARLESTON -- Two Mississippi County men face drug-related charges following a narcotics investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. Michael Gene Achter Jr., 26, of Anniston is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, a class B felony punishable by not less than five years and up to 15 years in the Department of Corrections...
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Let's have some real ice sports
(Column ~ 02/12/14)
Like most everyone in southeast Missouri, I am sick and tired of winter. The constant snow, ice and frigid cold has kept me inside much more than I would like, stuck watching "Seinfeld" reruns and reading about a ridiculous school bond issue we will have to vote down in the spring...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Eagles win, EP reaches double digit victories
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- Led by a combined 49 points from Seth Ressel and Hunter Schlosser, the Oran Eagles rolled to a 74-49 win over visiting Bloomfield on Tuesday at Oran High School. Oran outpaced the Wildcats 21-11 in the opening period and led 34-21 at the break. In outscoring Bloomfield 24-14 in the third quarter they built a comfortable 23 point lead going into the fourth...
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Slow start dooms NMCC at Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/14)
POPLAR BLUFF -- New Madrid Central went nearly 5 minutes without scoring in the opening quarter Tuesday night and could never catch up. Poplar Bluff scored 17 straight points then held off numerous runs by the Eagles for a 66-50 SEMO Conference win...
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Dexter wins second home game of the season 74-30 over Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- After going the first half of the season without a home win the Dexter Bearcats have picked up two in as many days. Building off Monday's win over Perryville, the Bearcats took the floor once again on Tuesday and dismantled the visiting Bell City Cubs, 74-30 at the Bearcat Event Center...
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Whole-hog breakfast links church to the community
(Local News ~ 02/12/14)
BENTON -- It's done in an effort to build a camaraderie among the men in the church, but the whole-hog sausage breakfast put on by St. Denis Church in Benton also provides the community with one of the freshest breakfasts offered each winter. On Sunday the Men's Organization at St. ...
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Bluejays ink with colleges
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/14)
Charleston senior Deon Cherry (bottom row, middle) recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for Lincoln University (Submitted photo).
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 02/12/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HISTORY AWAITS SHANI DAVIS IN THE 1,000 METERS The American speedskater relishes a chance to burnish his Olympic legacy with a record third straight gold medal...
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Parma gets newer patrol car
(Local News ~ 02/12/14)
Staff report news@standard-democrat.com PARMA - Two grants enabled a small New Madrid County community to update its aging police vehicle. The city of Parma received an Economic Initiative Impact grant for $10,750 and paired it with a Missouri Local Law Enforcement grant for $7,482 to purchase and equip a 2012 Dodge Charger...
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Media keeps pushing gay lifestyle agenda
(Editorial ~ 02/12/14)
Michael Sam, an All-American defensive lineman for the University of Missouri, announced this weekend that he was gay. What makes this story a headliner is that Sam will soon enter the NFL draft and with his skills on the field, he may well become the first openly gay member of the National Football League...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 02/12/14)
This is just a logical observation in regard to "drug paraphernalia seizures," at two Sikeston businesses. First off, I'm not endorsing drug use by any means, mainly because it doesn't need my help. It's time to realize that the war on drugs has long been lost by law enforcement efforts to deplete drugs in communities. ...
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'Gumbo' Urhahn
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
SIKESTON - James L. "Gumbo" Urhahn, 71, died Feb. 10, 2014, at the family home in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Bill Scarbrough Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
SIKESTON -- William "Bill" Scarbrough Jr., 67, died Feb. 9, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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David Mullins
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
BONAIRE, Ga. - David Ray Mullins, 53, died Feb. 5, 2014. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Stephanie Studie
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
CLARKTON -- Stephanie Ann Studie, 40, died Feb. 8, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Garry Sides
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
ESSEX -- Garry Leon Sides, 61, died Feb. 9, 2014, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Hannah Weingartner
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
CLARKTON -- Hannah Louise Weingarter, 14, died Feb. 7, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Martha Thompson
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
SIKESTON - Martha Thompson, 92, died Feb. 11, 2014, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Laura Adele Riley
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
NEW MADRID - Laura Adele Riley, 67, died Feb. 10, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Gilbert Thompson
(Obituary ~ 02/12/14)
DEXTER -- Gilbert D.Thompson, 75, died Feb. 9, 2014, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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