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Apply online for MDC spring managed turkey hunts
(Outdoors ~ 01/16/16)
Hunters may apply beginning Jan 8. through Feb. 29.
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State Rep Don Rone set for challenge of second year
(Community News ~ 01/16/16)
SIKESTON -- His first year as a state representative was definitely a learning experience for Portageville resident Don Rone. Even though Rone taught history for five years, he said the due process is a bit more complicated than even when he taught it...
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Critical Challenges Ahead for Missouri Cities in 2016
(State News ~ 01/16/16)
Cities Working to Preserve Local Services and Keep Decisions at the Local Level
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Missouri Weekly Fuel Update and Outlook
(State News ~ 01/16/16)
Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.65/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,940 gas outlets in Missouri. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.97/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com...
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FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION PRECISION AGRICULTURE TRAINING
(Community News ~ 01/16/16)
Advances in technology are changing farming operations and increasing demand for those skilled in installing, operating, and repairing precision agriculture equipment. Three Rivers College is offering FREE continuing education classes that can increase your skills and employability in farm-related operations...
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NMCC's late rally falls short against Cape Central
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/16)
"Right now we have to stop putting ourselves in holes. The last four games that's been our problem and our situation. We're coming out and it's one quarter that's put us in a hole."
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PREP ROUNDUP: South Pemiscot rushes past Portageville, Malden downs Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com STEELE, Mo. -- South Pemiscot used a 27-4 run in the first half to roll over visiting Portageville 66-35 Friday night. Steven Wilbourn led South Pemiscot (12-3) with 13 points while Dominique Hardimon added 12. Kevin Burton and Jabari Herron both chipped in 11 points. Herron also finished with 13 rebounds...
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Sikeston nearly flawless in 74-44 rout over Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/16)
It was a nearly flawless performance by Sikeston, which caused 19 turnovers on the Indians, dominated the boards, shot a sizzling percentage from beyond the arc as well as a strong night from the free throw line.
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Charleston outpaces Scott Central 75-56
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/16)
Charleston held a slim lead after one quarter, then outscored the Braves 51-33. The Bluejays elected to slow its pace and work a halfcourt offense for much of the game. The move paid off.
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Legislators respond to layoffs at Noranda
(Local News ~ 01/16/16)
MARSTON, Mo. -- Following the first wave of layoffs of local employees by Noranda Aluminum, local legislators said they are exploring every avenue in an attempt to save jobs or find other viable job possibilities that will support the livelihood of so many families in the Southeast Missouri area...
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50 miles of water mains under construction in Scott County
(Local News ~ 01/16/16)
SIKESTON -- For Tom Austin of rural Sikeston, choosing to join Scott County Public Water Supply District No. 4 several years ago was a no-brainer. "It's certainly an opportunity to improve the living conditions of your life," Austin said. One of the best examples Austin said he could provide is when the ice storm came through in 2009, and many residents were without electricity for days, which meant they were also likely without running water...
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Paper will not be published Monday
(Local News ~ 01/16/16)
SIKESTON -- The Standard Democrat will not publish a paper Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the offices will be closed. Regular publication will resume with the Wednesday edition. Offices will reopen at the normal time of 7:30 a.m. Tuesday...
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America needs divine guidance even more
(Editorial ~ 01/16/16)
Most of us were probably tied to our televisions this week watching the State of the Union address, the Powerball drawing or the Republican presidential debates. But while our attention was focused on these somewhat important events, a group of atheists on Monday filed suit to remove In God We Trust from our currency...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/16/16)
All these Republicans want to do is down all the other candidates, especially Hillary. I want to hear what they stand for and what they are going to do for us people. Are they going to get jobs here in the U.S. for people? Do they plan on keeping Social Security and Medicare for the elderly? I'm sick and tired of them putting each other down. ...
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Thomas Loomas
(Obituary ~ 01/16/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Thomas Elmo Loomas, 96, died at 10:52 a.m. Jan. 15, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see the weekend edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Mike Beedle
(Obituary ~ 01/16/16)
SIKESTON -- Michael "Mike" Beedle, 60, died Jan. 14, 2016, at his home in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see the weekend edition of the Standard Democrat.
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David Davis
(Obituary ~ 01/16/16)
PUXICO, Mo. -- David Lynn Davis, 63, died Jan. 13, 2016, at the Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. For the complete obituary, see the weekend edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Lillian Kimball
(Obituary ~ 01/16/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Lillian Spencer Kimball, 96, died Jan. 13, 2016, at Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete obituary, see the weekend edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Sikeston's downtown merchants waiting on grant news from DRA
(Local News ~ 01/16/16)
SIKESTON -- Word on Historic Downtown Sikeston's application for Delta Regional Authority funding should come within 60 days, according to Lynn Lancaster, the merchant group's executive director. "It was sent out last week," Lancaster said Monday of the application. "We are sitting tight waiting to see what happens on that."...
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Governor requests major disaster declaration
(Local News ~ 01/16/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Scott County is among 41 Missouri counties that Gov. Jay Nixon has requested the federal government declare a major disaster as a result of the two strong storm systems in late December that brought severe weather and historic flooding to much of the state. The storms led to 15 confirmed deaths and destroyed or significantly damaged nearly 1,000 homes...
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Sheri DeJournett
(Obituary ~ 01/16/16)
DEXTER, Mo. - Sheri Darlene DeJournett, 59, died Jan. 14, 2016, at her home in Dexter. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Monday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The Rev. Kenneth Biggs of Dexter will officiate...
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