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Community organizations receive $35,000 in donations from Monsanto Fund
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
MATTHEWS, Mo. -- Over the past two years, organizations in southeastern Missouri have received funding for several important nonprofit causes. The New Madrid County Council, Portageville High School (PHS) and the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department each benefited from the Monsanto Fund site grant initiative in 2013 and 2014, with grants totaling $35,660...
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Be a part of Portageville High School's history
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
BE A PART OF PORTAGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL'S HISTORY
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Tickets Are Still Available For "An Evening With Bob Hope"
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
JONESBORO -- Time is running out, but tickets are still available for the special show, "An Evening With Bob Hope," Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Riceland Hall in the Fowler Center. Tickets are $20 each, and proceeds benefit the Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans at Arkansas State University...
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GPS technology helps rural emergency volunteers
(State News ~ 09/10/14)
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- GPS technology saves property owners money and makes work easier for emergency responders in the Ozark foothills. University of Missouri Extension natural resources engineer Frank Wideman has taught responders to use GPS technology to provide faster emergency service in Iron and Madison counties...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston softball falls back to .500, Lady Bulldog netters blank Charleston
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Dropping back to .500 on the season, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs fell to visiting Cape Central 12-1 on Tuesday via the mercy rule. Sikeston held the Lady Tigers to four runs over the first four innings, but a three-run rally in the top of the fifth put them ahead 7-0...
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Sikeston volleyball falls in three sets to Puxico
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After losing the first set by six points, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs began to feel the flow. They rode that momentum to a dominating 25-10 win in the second set. But just like that, it was gone. Puxico started the final set with a 5-0 lead and outlasted Sikeston 25-22 to win the match at the Sikeston Field House...
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Bulldogs bounce back with 5-3 win over Cape Central
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After back-to-back losses to Perryville by a combined 12 goals, the Sikeston Bulldogs got back on the right track Tuesday against visiting Cape Central. Sophomore Sam Cox provided the Bulldogs with two goals in the first 20 minutes and the Bulldogs never looked back as they downed the Tigers 5-3 and get back to .500 on the season...
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Sikeston R-6 School District lowers tuition rate
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston R-6 Board of Education members approved a $230-decrease in the district's annual tuition rate. The new rate of $6,468 for the 2014-2015 school year was approved during Tuesday's regular school board meeting. "The tuition rate is based on data from the 2013-2014 school year," said Lori Boardman, R-6 director of business services. ...
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Obama administration fails here and abroad
(Column ~ 09/10/14)
Nothing to see here folks. Just another week in Washington. Increasingly, the lack of American leadership from the Obama White House is illustrating the fundamental flaw of inexperience in Washington combined with a detached arrogance that has outworn its welcome...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA TO OUTLINE STRATEGY TO COMBAT ISLAMIC STATE MILITANTS The president's plan may include more wide-ranging airstrikes against targets in Iraq and possibly in Syria...
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County officials hope others will 'Go Gold'
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Globe light fixtures at the front doors of the Scott County Courthouse are shining gold this month. "September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we were asked if we would make the courthouse 'Go Gold,'' Jamie Burger, presiding commissioner, said during the regular County Commission meeting Tuesday. "We appreciate people making us aware of it and we are signing a proclamation to that effect."...
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Sikeston traffic tickets will cost $2 more
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Convictions on traffic tickets and other minor offenses will now cost an extra two bucks. Sikeston City Council members approved increasing the municipal court's Domestic Violence Shelter Surcharge from $2 to $4 during their regular monthly meeting Monday...
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Reappointments and new appointments to city board and commissions decided by Council
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston City Council made 32 board and commission appointments and reappointments during their regular monthly meeting Monday. William Nace was reappointed to the Board of Adjustments, a quasi-judicial body which makes rulings on appeals resulting from decisions made by a zoning officer or to grant relief from the literal enforcement of zoning ordinances in certain hardship cases. This board meets on an as-needed basis...
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Man charged with setting structure fire
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
CHARLESTON -- A man suspected of arson is in custody. At 3 p.m. Friday, the Charleston Department of Public Safety, responded to a report of a structure fire at 605 Helena St. According to Charleston DPS Director Robert Hearnes, the fire was determined to be suspicious in origin, and the state fire marshal was requested to assist...
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Benton man arrested for domestic assault
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
BENTON -- A Benton is in jail after threatening a woman with a knife. Travis Huckabay, 41, was charged with second degree domestic assault, after Scott County Deputy John Caudle was called to a residence at 9:28 p.m. Monday. "Deputy Caudle met with the female victim that stated Huckabay had assaulted her, threatened her with a knife, and kept her from leaving the residence," said Sheriff Rick Walter. "Deputy Caudle observed bruising on the victim's neck."...
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Supermoon
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
The September Supermoon is seen over the Sikeston Power Plant. The supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. (Bob Greenlee, Staff)...
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Ward 1 councilman resigns post; council fills position
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
NEW MADRID - After five years as Ward 1 city councilman, Vest Baker has resigned the post. Baker submitted his resignation letter to Mayor Donnie Brown at Monday's city council meeting. In his letter, Baker explained he was moving outside the town's city limits...
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Samuel Sermon
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
SIKESTON - Samuel Sermon, 74, died Sept. 9, 2014 at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mary Williams
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. -- Mary Ann Wilson Williams, 70, died Sept. 6, 2014, at the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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LaDonna McCatrey
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
CHARLESTON -- LaDonna Jean McCatrey, 34, died Sept. 6, 2014, at the Charleston Manor. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mable Kukendall
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
BLOOMSDALE -- Mable Charlene Loflin Kuykendall, 82, formerly of Mississippi County, died Sept. 9, 2014, at the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. Genevieve. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lillian McCulley
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
MOREHOUSE -- Pallbearers for services at 3 p.m. today for Lillian McCulley, 75, who died Sept. 6, 2014, are Sean Salvo, Dalton Peeler, Lee Roy Poice, Austin Fodges, David McCulley Jr. and Jeffery Braswell. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Shirley Kidd Wallace
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
HIGHLAND, Ark. - Shirley Kidd Grace Wallace, 74, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Aug. 26, 2014. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mikina Daniel
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
SIKESTON -- Mikina Annez Daniel, infant daughter of Catina Daniel and Mike Hunt, died Sept. 6, 2014. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Larry Marschel
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
NEWBURGH, Ind. -- Larry Allan Marschel, 45, died Sept. 4, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Erica Gentry
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
DEXTER -- Erica Lyn Gentry, 28, died Sept. 8, 2014, at the Southeast Health Care of Stoddard County in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Terry Gordon Sr.
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
MOREHOUSE -- Terry Allen Gordon Sr., 56, died Sept. 7, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Sikeston R-6 maintains accreditation status
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston R-6 School District remains an accredited district. Chuck Mayes, R-6 chief academic officer/curriculum and professional development, briefed the school board Tuesday on the district's final Annual Performance Report, which is issued by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and provides a snapshot of a school district's performance...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 09/10/14)
Does our president have a conflict of interest and need to recuse himself from his office as president and commander in chief? He was raised as a devout Muslim and mentored by a Communist. He can't commit to the Pentagon plans for winning against ISIS. ...
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Mary Emma Rakers
(Obituary ~ 09/10/14)
Mary Emma Rakers, of St. Charles, MO, formerly of Portageville, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Frontier Health & Rehabilitation in St. Charles. She was 79 years, 8 months and 25 days old. Mary was born December 3, 1934 in Portageville to Bertha Clark and Dee Fite. She was united in marriage to Carl Rakers who preceded her in death in 1996. She was employed in St. Charles by the Salvation Army...
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Public invited to bum around the wiffle ball field for a good cause
(Local News ~ 09/10/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Brackets are being set now for the Second Annual Bums for Kenny Wiffle Ball Classic. Ten teams have registered to compete beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sikeston Sports Complex, according to Shane Garrett, 17, president of the Sikeston Bulldog Bleacher Bums, sponsors for the event...
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