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Portageville holds strong in three-set win over NMCC
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Despite a strong rally to stave off a sweep, New Madrid County Central couldn't hold its momentum long enough. Grabbing an early eight point lead in the third set, Portageville held on and never looked back as they sealed a 25-15, 11-25, 25-15 win Tuesday night at Portageville High School...
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artwork wins First Place
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
S. J. McMillen and his first place won first place in the SEMO district fair this past week for his artwork. He entered it in the Still Life Acrylic category for his work, "A Rust in Time". He is a senior at Portageville High School under the direction of art teacher, Heather Warren...
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The life of this editor
(Editorial ~ 09/30/15)
Next week, several newspapers across the country will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week, Oct. 4-10. This year marks my 39th anniversary of working within the newspaper industry in one of many ways. Together, you can celebrate with our industry and myself...
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2015 Miss-ter PHS winner
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
Probably one the biggest events that occurred on Main Street Madness last Saturday was the Miss-ter PHS Beauty Pageant. Twelve Portageville High School Seniors dressed in "drag" to raise money for Project Graduation. The boys raised over $1,700. The boy that raised the most was Caleb Smith. Above, Tatum Partin presented with his trophy, crown, and sash. (More photos of this event will be viewed only in the photo galleries on the website, www.pvmonews.com.)...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Kelly, Sikeston softball both fall on the road
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com POPLAR BLUFF -- Alexis Dock pitched a complete game but the Kelly fell on the road to Poplar Bluff 4-1 The Lady Hawks (13-8) scored a run in the fourth when Dock reached on an error to start the inning. After stealing second, she moved to third on a ground out then scored on a squeeze bunt by Alyssa Moore...
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Sikeston volleyball team storms back after close call to sweep Portageville
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/15)
"They stuck with it. We kind of had some issues on our serve in the first set. We had four errors and they would have changed the tone of the set, but they still battled back and got it."
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Ideas for law enforcement changes heard
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The state officials are still listening to ideas for changes to Missouri's law enforcement training standards. With Tuesday's meeting at Three Rivers College in Sikeston being the fourth held so far, Missouri Department of Public Safety officials and the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission have received some promising suggestions for changes to law enforcement training requirements, according to Lane Roberts, director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety.. ...
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Workshop aims to preserve the art of playing the organ
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
SIKESTON -- Playing the console organ is increasingly becoming a lost art in area churches, which is why a Sikeston native will offer a workshop on how to play the instrument. "The organ is the king of instruments," said Harry Howard, who is the organist for First United Methodist Church in Sikeston. "It has the most power and is the most versatile of any other instrument."...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
1. WHY THE U.S. MILITARY FAVORS KEEPING AMERICAN TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN PAST 2016 Officials cite the fragile security situation highlighted by the Taliban's capture of the northern city of Kunduz. 2. RUSSIAN PARLIAMENT AUTHORIZES SENDING TROOPS TO SYRIA...
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Ferry closed for up to 2 weeks
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
HICKMAN, Ky. (AP) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the Dorena-Hickman Ferry between western Kentucky and southeastern Missouri has been closed down for up to two weeks to allow for dredging. The cabinet says an Army Corps of Engineers dredge is working in the Hickman harbor to maintain navigation and harbor access. Limited space at the mouth of the harbor prevents the ferry from accessing the Kentucky landing at Hickman while the dredge is working...
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Boil water order issued in East Prairie Tuesday
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
EAST PRAIRIE - Due to repairs to the city of East Prairie's water system conducted Tuesday evening, there is a mandatory boil water order in effect for a minimum of 48 hours, according to the East Prairie Police Department's Facebook page. The city will notify residents when the boil water order is lifted...
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Charleston man arrested for felony theft and robbery
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man was arrested on felony theft and robbery charges. According to Missouri Case.net, James Randall Miller, 25, of Charleston was arrested by the Charleston Department of Public Safety on a warrant for first degree felony robbery and two felony charges of theft/stealing a controlled substance...
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October Calendar Girl -- Abbye King
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
Abbye King, daughter of Robert and Leslie Rodgers and Jeff King, is the Standard Democrat's Calendar Girl for October. King was a finalist in the 2014 Miss Sikeston contest and a 2015 graduate of Sikeston High School. She is currently attending Trendsetters School of Cosmetology in Cape Girardeau...
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Artiner Parker
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
ATLANTA -- Artiner Parker, 77, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died Sept. 25, 2015, in Atlanta. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ethel Decker
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Ethel Ruth Decker, 86, died Sept. 28, 2015, at the Chateau Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Brian Ourth
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
DELTA -- Brian Keith Ourth, 57, died Sept. 28, 2015, near Scott City. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Susie Baker
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
SIKESTON -- Susie Lee Baker, 89, died Sept. 28, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Louise English
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
ESSEX -- Louise "Lucy" English, 79, died Sept. 27, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Emily Sanders
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
SIKESTON -- Emily Sanders, 83, died Aug. 22, 2015. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Frances Moran
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
MEDFORD, Ore. -- Frances Sue Moran, 65, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died Sept. 27, 2015. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Joseph Pickard
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Joseph Layton Pickard, 66, died Sept. 24, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ola Kelley
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
ESSEX -- Ola Kelley, 92, died Sept. 28, 2015, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Health Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Javier Rios
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
DEXTER -- Javier Romero Rios, 40, died Sept. 26, 2015, in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Howard Hopkins
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Howard Newton Hopkins, 83, died Sept. 26, 2015, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Calvin Johnson
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
SIKESTON -- Calvin Johnson, 57, died Sept. 29, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Council accepts additional federal aviation funding for airport
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston will be getting some additional federal funding for improvements at the city's municipal airport. The agreement for the additional funding was approved by the Sikeston City Council during their regular monthly briefing session Monday...
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Cotton Carnival Parade set for 10 a.m. Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
SIKESTON - As the American Legion's 71st Annual Cotton Carnival gets into full swing at the Sikeston Jaycees' Bootheel Rodeo grounds on North Ingram Street, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety is preparing for Saturday's Cotton Carnival parade through downtown Sikeston...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 09/30/15)
Sometimes I wonder why they just don't take TCT off the TV. The only preacher on there that really preaches about God is John Hagee. The rest of them, anybody else on there is cooking something, selling something or wanting money. That is utterly ridiculous. ...
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UN proposal won't solve poverty woes
(Column ~ 09/30/15)
Pope Francis is back safe and sound in the Vatican after leaving his leftist message in America. And this week, the focus will fall on the United Nation and their leftist message. Housed in America and funded largely by American taxpayers, the United Nation in so many ways is the enemy within...
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Team will train to better handle individuals with mental health issues
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A more caring approach successfully used by agencies to handle child abuse cases is now being applied to dealing with individuals suffering from mental health issues. Local agencies have been working with Deborah Surface of Bootheel Counseling Services since this spring to establish a Crisis Intervention Team for the four-county area served by Bootheel Counseling, according to Capt. ...
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More Historic Downtown improvements planned
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- With a new bandstand up at American Legion Park, Historic Downtown Sikeston is ready is kicking off its next project. Lynn Lancaster, executive director of Historic Downtown Sikeston, updated the Sikeston City Council during the Council's regular monthly briefing session Monday...
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Portageville fire Department- September
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/30/15)
September 2015 Monthly Report Fire Department City Incidents- 3 9-02-15: Firemen responding- 3; Location- Highway 61 South; Police Assistance. 9-09-15: Firemen responding- 14; Location- Portage Village Apt. 104; Structure Fire. 9-30-15: Firemen responding- 13; Location- Fred's Dollar Store; Smoke Scare...
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