Stories from Monday, April 11, 2011

EAST PRAIRIE --- Norah Pauline Shands, 87, died at 1 a.m. April 11, 2011, at the East Prairie Nursing Center. Arrangements are incomplete.

DEXTER -- Amy Dawn Kennedy, 34, died April 7, 2011, in Dexter. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

BUNKER HILL, Ill. -- Anna Sue Moulton, 78, died at 3:20 a.m. April 3, 2011, in the St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

sports@standard-democrat.com SPRINGFIELD -- The Sikeston boys track and field team took part in the Hillcrest Invitational on Friday, an event that brings together some of the best talent in the state. Sikeston's Trey Lewis put together an outstanding day at the meet, finishing second in the long jump (20-11.50) and second in the triple jump (44-11). No other Bulldog finished in the top three at the event...

sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central softball team did Saturday what they have done all season. Combining excellent pitching with timely hitting and good fielding, the Lady Eagles knocked off previously unbeaten Delta 11-0 to claim the championship of the NMCC Invitational, keeping their record spotless in the process...

CHARLESTON -- An East Prairie man received serious injuries in an all-terrain vehicle accident Sunday in Mississippi County. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON -- A man was injured as a result of a domestic assault with a family member over the weekend. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Not smoking cigarettes during pregnancy seems like a no-brainer to most people, but even so, many women continue to light up when expecting a child. The "Why do babies die?" smoking and perinatal health conference will be presented from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 15 at the Miner Convention Center in Miner...

news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON - The clowns' antics draw laughs from the audience. With a twist and a turn here and there they make a balloon creation bringing bright smiles to youngsters. But behind the funny faces and comical clothes, there is a very serious purpose...

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