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One shot in leg in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 05/28/15)
SIKESTON -- Officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety are investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday night. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.
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The Everyday Fisherman
(Sports Column ~ 05/28/15)
There are professional fishermen among us. Here in the Heartland, especially Northwest Tennessee, there are more professional crappie and catfishermen per capita than anywhere else in the country. Most anglers, however, are just your average, everyday fisherman, but there's something to be said for that...
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Malden ends NMCC's district run 3-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/15)
MALDEN -- There was no playoff magic this time around. After back-to-back final four appearances highlighted by come-from-behind wins, New Madrid County Central saw its season come to a close in the Class 3, District 1 championship game Friday at Malden High School...
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University of Missouri develops Irrigation App.
(Local News ~ 05/28/15)
In April of this year, the University of Missouri released a new irrigation phone app for Missouri farmers. A photo of the main menu of the Crop Water Use App was featured on the last issue of SEMO Farmer. Dr. Gene Stevens at the Fisher Delta Center said the project has an interesting history. ...
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The Inalienable Right to Life
(Column ~ 05/28/15)
Almost 250 years ago our Founding Fathers eloquently wrote that the inalienable right to life isn't granted by Congress or any legislature, but is endowed by our Creator. Sadly, even as our scientific knowledge and medical expertise advance, this inalienable right is still being debated in Washington, D.C. ...
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But she loved the dress
(Column ~ 05/28/15)
A man had a lovely and gracious wife that he wanted to do something special for. One day they saw in a store a dress that was to her the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. It was very expensive, but she loved the dress. They went in to price it and it was perhaps more than they had ever dreamed of paying for a dress but it was special, and he could afford it and he bought that dress for his wife. ...
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Man accused of Parma murder makes court appearance
(Local News ~ 05/28/15)
NEW MADRID - Deion Martin will know in just a few weeks whether he will face the death penalty for the shooting death of a Parma woman during a robbery. Martin, 21, who is charged in the shooting death of Brenda Smith on May 15, made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon in Division II of New Madrid County Circuit Court. Standing quietly next to his attorney, Martin listened as Associate Judge Josh Underwood read each of the charges he faces...
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Sikeston track hopes to send coach away happy at state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com With this weekend's state track and field meet comes the end of an era for the Sikeston Bulldogs. That's because longtime head coach Terry Flannigan will be stepping down from the program at the end of the season after seven years...
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Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run
(Local News ~ 05/28/15)
Despite the rain, 20 Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers, including K-9 Levi, took part in the annual Torch Run to benefit the Missouri Special Olympics Wednesday morning. The summer games are scheduled to start this Friday in Springfield.
- Let's play two (Community Sports ~ 05/28/15)
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Willie Evans
(Obituary ~ 05/28/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Willie Evans, 92, formerly of Marston, died May 24, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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James Copeland
(Obituary ~ 05/28/15)
FESTUS -- James T. Copleand, 81, died at 1 a.m. May 26, 2015, at the Scenic Nursing Center in Herculaneum. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Big motorcycle event set to begin Friday in Scott City
(Local News ~ 05/28/15)
SCOTT CITY -- Spectators and participants are invited to the Lawless Freedom Rally this weekend in Scott City to enjoy motorcycle shows, arm wrestling, biker games and more. Organizers hail the event as an opportunity to "celebrate the freedom of the open road, meet fellow bike enthusiasts" or simply "come out and have a good time."...
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Sikeston's MoDOT employees receive threat
(Local News ~ 05/28/15)
SIKESTON -- Missouri Department of Transportation's Southeast District's Sikeston headquarters was on high alert Wednesday after employees received a threat via social media. "Some of their employees were threatened on social media, and MoDOT restricted the general public from coming into the building," said Sgt. Clark Parrott, public information officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E. "The employees are safe, and there's been no breach of their security."...
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County officials await employee decision on union
(Local News ~ 05/28/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Scott County Sheriff's Department employees are considering joining a union. Sheriff Rick Walter said his employees have indicated union membership has been discussed with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers representatives...
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Business owner marks 50 years in Oran
(Local News ~ 05/28/15)
ORAN -- A sign hangs in Rosalia Friga's beauty shop that reads: "I started with nothing, and I still have most of it left." "That's my motto," Friga said of her sign. "Because I have worked all my life, and all I have is my home. I don't have any money."...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 05/28/15)
These three Miner aldermen are the ones that need to resign! How soon they forget how they were put in that position and who they are suppose to represent. It's certainly not just those three. Start acting like adults or resign. It's a joke and you are affecting the entire community. Come on voters in Miner, let's all show up at the next meeting and demand they do their elected job...
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