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Baseball Tournament Schedule
(High School Sports ~ 06/10/15)
CHARLESTON, Mo. - The stage is set for the highly anticipated Dinger Bat Fighting Squirrel Classic. The 12-team tournament is slated to take place Friday and Saturday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston and Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau...
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Getting our kicks on Route 66
(Editorial ~ 06/10/15)
I don't know about you, but back in the day as a young teenager after getting my driver's license and coming in late on a school night, one of the first questions from my mother was, "Where in the world have you been?" Then came the spanking-- yes, at 16 with her bare hand...
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SEMO Pirates hand Squirrels 3-1 loss in first game of sweep
(High School Sports ~ 06/10/15)
Hunter Eftink led the SEMO Pirates with a complete game effort striking out seven and allowing one run on four hits in a 3-1 win over Charleston. The Pirates also won the second game 7-5
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Patriotic artists
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/10/15)
The Veteran of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 3174 announced the art winners at Kelly High School. First place was awarded to Faith Hickman, Addison Milam won second place, Cassidy Stone received third place and honorable mention went to Jordan Collins. Their art projects were displayed along with others at an art show for parents at Kelly High School. Pictured from left Collins, Milam, Hickman and Stone...
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New Madrid County Central: Fourth quarter academic efforts earn recognition
(Submitted Story ~ 06/10/15)
NEW MADRID -- New Madrid County Central High School has announced the honor roll for the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year. They are: Logan Archie, Caleb Austin, Brittany Babb, Dakota Babb-Ivie, Maleia Beavers, Amari Bell, John Benson, Shaundreia Boyd, Logan Broughton, Mattie Burleson, Mason Burton, Kylie Cook, Derick Dean, Kathryne Dee, Kandis Egggemeyer, Nicole Fowler, Riley Fowler, Hayley Fuller, Dillon Gammons, Allyson Garner, Amyia Gates, Deja Grissom, Mary Halterman, Whitney Harden, Hayley Harris, Lyndzi Hart, Garrett Heady, Allyson James, Shelbie Karafa, Katherine Lawfield,. ...
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Charleston Middle School presents 2014-15 academic awards
(Submitted Story ~ 06/10/15)
CHARLESTON - Charleston Middle School has announced the academic awards for the 2014-2015 school year. They are: S. Grimes, Reading -- Jeremiah Smith, Dorrinda Kent; Most Improved Reading -- DK Williams; Language -- Zatyrus Moore; Math -- McKayla Phillips; 8th Hour -- Tre Craig, Moeasha McCatrey...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 06/10/15)
10 Things to Know-Today The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday: 1. SUICIDE BOMBER TARGETS ANCIENT TEMPLE IN EGYPT Karnak, in Luxor, a city frequented by millions of tourists every year, is the latest target of suspected extremists in Sinai...
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James O'Neal
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
DEXTER -- James Gregory O'Neal, 46, died June 5, 2015, at Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Boby Long
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Boby Long, 55, died June 8, 2015, as the result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident near Vanduser. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Carol Lamunion
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
DEXTER -- Carol Lee Lamunion, 73, died June 5, 2015, at Willowcreek Rehab and Care Center in Belleville, Ill. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Robert Turner
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
DEXTER -- Robert George Turner, 87, died June 8, 2015, at Golden Living Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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George Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
WICHITA, Kan. -- George Johnson, 67, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died June 5, 2015, at St. Francis Via Christi Hospital in Wichita. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Russell Turner
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Russell E. Turner, 51, died May 31, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Laverne Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Laverne Johnson, 88, died at 10 a.m. June 8, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Emolene Miles
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
ORAN -- Emolene Miles, 88, died June 9, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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TyRussell Davis
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
SIKESTON -- TyRussell LeeVaun Davis, 22, formerly of St. Louis, died June 6, 2015, in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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David Hughes
(Obituary ~ 06/10/15)
FISK -- David Edward Hughes, 77, died June 7, 2015, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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18-year-old reported shot multiple times; two sought by police
(Local News ~ 06/10/15)
CHARLESTON - Two subjects are sought in connection with a shooting which left a Charleston man in serious condition. At approximately 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Charleston Department of Public Safety received a 911 call reporting a person shot in the 400 block of Walhausen Street. At the scene officers found Javon Betts, 18, who was shot several times, according to DPS Director Robert Hearnes...
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SAYB in full swing
(Local News ~ 06/10/15)
Nilen Sharkey of Griffin Insurance takes a big swing against the Eagles in National League action. Sikeston Area Youth Baseball action is in full swing with leagues of all ages in action on Tuesday night at the Sikeston Sports Complex.
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R-6 Board OKs replacing existing phone system
(Local News ~ 06/10/15)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston R-6 School District will improve its communication with a new phone system. During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, the R-6 Board of Education awarded the bid to provide Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, services for the district to Business Communication Specialists...
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Limiting enforcement only aids criminals
(Column ~ 06/10/15)
Law enforcement has always been a difficult job - long hours, low pay and the ever present possibility of danger. But recent well-publicized incidents that we can all recite by heart have put law enforcement in the crosshairs. And there is a highly orchestrated effort by the progressive movement to keep law enforcement on the defensive...
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Come together and stop violence
(Column ~ 06/10/15)
I got a text Monday morning from a friend that simply read: "You need to move somewhere safer." Of course, this is after yet another shooting in Sikeston over the weekend. It seems as if every Monday morning I am headlining a story about a shooting and it's a trend that I would rather avoid...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 06/10/15)
This is to "Warriors deserve a plate." Let me say this first, I and all America are proud of the service you gave for our country. In response to your SpeakOut article, apparently you did not read all of it, I made a point to address the issue that I did not want to take anything away from the Korean War veterans. ...
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