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Victim identified in arson, homicide case
(Local News ~ 04/12/14)
PORTAGEVILLE -- The victim of a house fire now being investigated as a homicide has been identified. Roy Jerrolds, 60, was found dead inside a fire-engulfed residence late Thursday on T Highway in Pemiscot County with a gunshot wound to the head, Pemiscot County coroner Jim Brimhall confirmed...
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Sikeston soccer team to "Kick Cancer" April 22
(High School Sports ~ 04/12/14)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs soccer team will do its part to bring awareness and raise money for breast cancer. On April 22 Sikeston will host Cape Central at the Sikeston Sports Complex and all money raised from that game will go to the American Cancer Society...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Oran rolls to 13-3 win, SCC beats Richland
(High School Sports ~ 04/12/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com OAK RIDGE -- Highlighted by a seven run rally in the third inning, the Oran Eagles rolled to a 13-3 win over Oak Ridge via the mercy-rule. A two-run first frame, plus the seven run third frame left the Eagles with a comfortable 9-0 advantage entering the fourth. They put up another three runs in the inning to move ahead 12-0 before Oak Ridge got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the inning...
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Chaffee keeps unbeaten streak alive, hold off Puxico 8-6
(High School Sports ~ 04/12/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHAFFEE -- Despite some late-inning drama, the Puxico Indians couldn't deny the Chaffee Red Devils their 11th straight win to start the season. Playing in the Chaffee Round Robin Tournament on Friday, the Red Devils combined five hits with 15 walks to down the Indians 8-6 for their third win in as many days...
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Sikeston boys fare well during Twilight Relays
(High School Sports ~ 04/12/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston boys track team ended with eight first place finishes during Sikeston's annual Twilight Relays meet at Sikeston High School Friday. Other than two open events, the 100-meter dash and 1600-meter run, the Twilight Relays combine all competitors times and distances for an overall score. No team scores were kept and a best overall was recorded in each field event. 11 schools competed in the boys meet and nine in the girls...
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Three Rivers College Releases Fall 2013 Dean's List
(Local News ~ 04/12/14)
Three Rivers College has released its Dean's List for the Fall 2013 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above. Dean's List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors...
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Reading the results of Tuesday's votes
(Editorial ~ 04/12/14)
I assume it is appropriate to dissect the election results from the school bond issue defeated soundly by Sikeston voters this week. I supported the bond issue despite my belief that the $33 million price tag was going to provide a substantial challenge for passage...
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Robert McCarty
(Obituary ~ 04/12/14)
SIKESTON -- Robert Earl "Hollywood" McCarty, 67, died April 10, 2014, at his home. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Carroll McAfee
(Obituary ~ 04/12/14)
SIKESTON -- Carroll E. McAfee, 83, of Sikeston, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at the Missouri State Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Jenny Walinow
(Obituary ~ 04/12/14)
BASEHOR, Kan. -- Virginia Lee "Jenny" Walinow, 83, died April 8, 2014, at Country Place Senior Living in Basehor. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Doug Zunkel
(Obituary ~ 04/12/14)
VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Alan Douglas "Doug" Zunkel, 74, died April 9, 2014, at his home. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Bob Frazier
(Obituary ~ 04/12/14)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Bob Frazier, 80, died April 12, 2014, at his home in Portageville. For the complete obituary, see an upcoming edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Roy Jerrolds
(Obituary ~ 04/12/14)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Roy Clifton Jerrolds, 60, died April 10, 2014, at his home in Portageville. For the complete obituary, see an upcoming edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Pat Busby
(Obituary ~ 04/12/14)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Pat Busby, 67, died April 11, 2014, at her residence. For the complete obituary, see an upcoming edition of the Standard Democrat.
- Lenten fish fry (Local News ~ 04/12/14)
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Court house in New Madrid will mark 100 years
(Local News ~ 04/12/14)
NEW MADRID -- In 1915, Woodrow Wilson is president. Babe Ruth hits his first career home run. The Lusitania sinks and World War I is raging. Charlie Chaplin's film "The Tramp" is released. And while it didn't make national headlines it was big news in New Madrid County: Construction begins on New Madrid County's new courthouse...
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Hope Epidemic: Over 1,000 volunteers needed for May event
(Local News ~ 04/12/14)
SIKESTON -- If you are looking to change the world, here's your chance. Hope Epidemic in Sikeston will be May 17-18 at the warehouse that was formerly Sikeston Supply, located at 912 South Main St., but don't wait until then to let them know you want to be involved...
- Quilt show at the Dogwood-Azalea Festival (Local News ~ 04/12/14)
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