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Through the fire
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com POPLAR BLUFF -- Coming off an emotionally draining and physically taxing game against arch-rival Charleston on Thursday at the Show Me Center, the Sikeston Bulldogs had no time to bask in their victory as they had to take to the road again to play Poplar Bluff on Friday...
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Risco outruns Rebels 96-76
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com ESSEX -- When Risco took the floor against Richland on Friday it didn't take the Tigers long to realize they had their work cut out for them with Rebel senior Richard Forshee guarding the paint. Forshee, listed at 6-11, towers over even the tallest Tiger by a good 11 inches, which meant plenty of easy inside buckets for the Rebels and limited second chances for Risco...
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Woman jailed on felony charges
(Local News ~ 02/02/13)
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman has been arrested on two felony charges in Mississippi County. According to MissouriCase.net, Carolyn Denise Dunnigan, 42, was arrested Thursday by the Charleston Department of Safety on felony charges of first degree domestic assault and armed criminal action...
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Three Mississippi Co. residents arrested on variety of charges
(Local News ~ 02/02/13)
CHARLESTON -- Three people were arrested on various drug and stealing charges following investigations by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. Zachary Scott Hancock, 18 of West Frankfort, Ill., was arrested and is in custody of the Mississippi County Detention Center with a bond of $100,000 cash or surety, according to a news release from Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore...
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'Tool-raising' effort started to help construction worker
(Local News ~ 02/02/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Staff and owners of a local tavern are hoping to help a local man get back on his feet by replacing the tools of his trade. Chris Ray, who cooks for Cheer's, said "the cast and crew" at his workplace have decided to coordinate a community effort for Mark Alberson of rural Sikeston...
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Former East Prairie pastor sentenced to 11 years
(Local News ~ 02/02/13)
CHARLESTON -- A former East Prairie church pastor has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation charges. Kenneth Neal Allen, 36, former church pastor of Grace Apostolic Church in East Prairie, pled guilty on Jan. ...
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Football 101: A primer for game-day fans
(Local News ~ 02/02/13)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Most football fans wait all season long to watch the Super Bowl, but for some people, the Sunday event is the one time a year they watch the game or at least try to watch the game. For those who fall into the once-a-year category or are new to watching the sport, Andy McGill, athletic director and assistant football coach at Sikeston High School, took some time to explain the basics of the very complex sport...
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NMCC cruises to 65-46 win over Royals
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com BROSELEY -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles opened up with a 14-point lead and cruised to a 65-46 win over Twin Rivers Friday. Willie Jimerson led the Eagles with 16 points. Delontre Haney added another 10 while Darrin McGloson had nine points...
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