Stories from Sunday, May 22, 2011

And I thought Stephen Hawkings was smart. Just goes to show you what I know! Hawkings is the British scientist touted as one of the smartest men on the planet. His 1988 international best-seller, "A Brief History of Time" helped to solidify his position as a leading researcher and modern-day thinker...

ANNISTON -- Dorothy Bell Bard, 73, died at 5:18 p.m. May 19, 2011, at her son's home in Kennett. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON -- Annie Lee Ledbetter, 99, died May 19, 2011, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Frances Etta Green, 84, died May 19, 2011, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

BERTRAND - Nova Williams, 100, died at 5:10 p.m. May 20, 2011, at the Miner Nursing Center. Arrangements are incomplete.

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Talmadge Donoho, 92, died May 21, 2011, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete.

CHARLESTON -- Charles Lee "Sonny" Burcks, 79, died May 20, 2011, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

sports@standard-democrat.com RISCO -- The 2011 Tri-County All-Conference boys baseball team was recently released. Members of the first team, second team and honorable mention are as followed. Zack Watkins, Sr., Cooter Joe Campbell, Sr., Campbell Caleb McCord, Soph., Risco...

sports@standard-democrat.com CHAFFEE -- The 2011 Scott-Mississippi All-Conference boys baseball team was recently released with Charleston's James Naile being named Player of the Year. Charleston coach Michael Minner and Brian Horrell were named co-coaches of the year...

sports@standard-democrat.com MALDEN -- Fresh off of their first district championship in school history, the Charleston Bluejays will have little time to celebrate as they gear up for their next challenge in the Class 2, Sectional 1 bout scheduled for Monday...

sports@standard-democrat.com COOTER -- The Oran Eagles will face a familiar foe during their Class 1, Sectional 1 game. The Eagles (20-2) will square off against the Cooter Wildcats for a chance to move on in the post season. "They're a good ball club," Oran head coach Mitch Wood said. "I should be an interesting ball game."...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston senior Corey Porter has been instrumental in raising the bar for Sikeston athletic programs the past two years. He will get the chance to do the same thing for Southeast Missouri State University next fall...

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leonnah@standard-democrat.com MOREHOUSE -- When floodwaters began creeping up to the front door steps of Edward and Aleen Eakers' home late last month, the Morehouse residents fled the home the two built together 48 years ago. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- A high-level U.S. Department of Agriculture official listened to concerns and fielded questions during a public forum for local farmers affected by the 2011 flood Friday. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

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