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Sikeston's full-court pressure defense continues to cause opponents fits
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/16)
"No doubt I think it's been a turning point in our program. I love teaching both man and zone, but I think our matchup zone defense really fits our kids and our program the best and our success has proven that."
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Chaffee man faces child pornography possession charge
(Local News ~ 02/20/16)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Chaffee man faces child pornography possession charges. George Hyman Arensmann, 45, is charged with possession of child pornography and possession of a firearm silencer. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said his office received a report Thursday Arensmann was suspected of being in possession of illegal images of children. ...
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Charleston can't close against Poplar Bluff, falls in OT
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/16)
"I knew the game wasn't over. I've been there too many times. I knew they would come back to play."
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Goltra feels right at home as new Dexter football coach
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/16)
"Everything that I think makes up a good job in terms of high school football I think Dexter has almost all of those."
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Four area wrestlers guaranteed medals at state tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- When Friday began seven area wrestlers were still in position to win a state championship after first round victories. None have a top finish in sights after the day ended, but there will be four all-state finishers from Sikeston, New Madrid County Central and Dexter...
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Scott County community unites after school building suffers structural damage
(Local News ~ 02/20/16)
NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- A Scott County community came together after a school building suffered structural damage Friday, and the school was evacuated. Shortly after 8 a.m. Friday Kelso C-7 Elementary, a preK-8 district in New Hamburg, evacuated its 125 students and 22 faculty members after a wall seemingly shifted in the school cafeteria...
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Sikeston murder suspect seeks trial
(Local News ~ 02/20/16)
CHARLESTON -- A murder defendant scheduled to enter a guilty plea Friday, instead requested another trial date. Savannah Davis, who is charged with second degree murder, armed criminal action, kidnapping and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident in connection with the death of John Sharber on July 11, 2014, requested a trial while in court Friday with her attorney Timothy J. Houck before Judge William C. "Hense" Winchester. A trial date is scheduled to be set March 17...
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Still plenty of cookies available for purchase
(Local News ~ 02/20/16)
SIKESTON -- Local Girl Scouts began taking Girl Scout Cookie pre-orders in January; now Girl Scout Cookie booth sales begin. From Friday through April 3, Girl Scouts will set up cookie booths outside area merchants. They will feature nine cookie flavors: Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Shortbread, Thanks-A-Lot, Lemonades, Cranberry Citrus Crisps, and new this year, gluten-free Trios. ...
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Package deal: Couple with Southeast Missouri ties bring medical expertise to Sikeston
(Local News ~ 02/20/16)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston area got a package deal with the last physician recruitment. This summer Missouri Delta Medical Center got a new OB-GYN specialist, Dr. Fallan Mayabb, while the Ferguson Medical Group gained a new family practice physician, Dr. Trevin Mayabb...
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Bulldog pride
(Local News ~ 02/20/16)
Sikeston fans cheer on the Bulldogs during Friday night's game against the Bernie Mules in Bernie, Mo. For more on Friday's game see Sports.
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Changing trends in the adult diaper market
(Editorial ~ 02/20/16)
Given the business I'm in, I probably read more newspaper headlines each day than most. If something catches my eye, I'll explore the article to see what hidden nuggets of information I can glean. That was most assuredly the case this week with the following headline...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 02/20/16)
I just want to say to the people out here on Pharris Ridge, these concrete things out here are called driveways. Don't drive through my yard, buddy! This will be the last time I call to complain about this. I just came through Kelso, selling their gas for $1.79. ...
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Irene Williams
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Irene Williams, 99, died Feb. 18, 2016, at her son's home in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Gladys Taylor
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
SIKESTON - Gladys Helen "Granny" Taylor, 88, died Feb. 19, 2016, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Sonny Weeks
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Sonny Weeks died Feb. 19, 2016, at his home in New Madrid. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Sherman L. Smith
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Sherman L. Smith, son of the late Elzie "Cotton" Smith and Helen Coggins Smith, was born on Jan. 31, 1939, in Dexter, and departed this life on Feb. 18, 2016, at his residence in Dexter at the age of 77. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Laverne Davis
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
ANDERSON, Ind. -- E. "Laverne" Woods Davis, 83, died Feb. 8, 2016, at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Ann Fulbright
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
JACKSON, Mo. -- Ann Elaine Fulbright, 77, formerly of Sikeston, died at 10:30 p.m. Feb 18, 2016, at the Monticello House in Jackson. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Woody Evans
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
FOLEY, Ala. - Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Evans, age 95, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Feb. 19, 2016, at Golden Living Nursing Home in Foley. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Phyllis Kelton
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
SIKESTON -- Phyllis Ann Grubbs Kelton, 72, died Feb. 18, 2016, at Clearview Nursing Home in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Darin Coffer
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
MESA, Ariz. - Darin Lance Coffer, 34, died Feb. 18, 2016, at his residence. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Mary Ann Morgan
(Obituary ~ 02/20/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - Mary Ann Morgan, 85, died Feb. 19, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, . For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Ingredients for learning
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/20/16)
Jami Geske and Becky Branum from New Madrid County Farm Bureau showed students in Christie Kennedy's third grade class at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews, Mo., how everything about their pizza, including the box, is grown on a farm. Students learned about the history of this popular treat, as well as the ingredients. The class was also treated to two varieties of pizza and Thank a Farmer stickers...
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TCA helps LBFOL
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/20/16)
Students at The Christian Academy in Sikeston organized a community outreach effort for Laundry Baskets Full Of Love, which provides needed items for the elderly and those on fixed incomes. Pictured from left with the students' donations are LaRae Long with LBFOL, and student organizers, Mallory Jaynes, Breanna Beardsley, Hannah Wafler, Brandon Vines, Taylor Wooden, Aaron Beardsley and Landon Frazier...
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