Stories from Tuesday, April 30, 2013

SIKESTON -- One day after shutting out Poplar Bluff for their seventh win of the season, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs would prefer to forget about Tuesday's performance against the visiting Farmington Lady Knights. After surrendering the go-ahead goal just four minutes into the contest the Lady Bulldogs went on to fall 6-1 thanks in part to a hat trick from Farmington's Taylor Sancegraw...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston Bulldogs were upended by the top-seeded Jackson Indians 2-1 Tuesday during the SEMO Conference baseball tournament semifinals at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. The Bulldogs, who out-hit Jackson 7-3, couldn't quite string together enough offense to topple the Indians who scored both of their runs in the second inning...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Quality at-bats can sometimes be the biggest difference maker. The Sikeston Bulldogs' plate persistence landed them a five-run inning which was the eventual difference maker Monday as they defeated Kennett 10-6 during the first round of the SEMO Conference Tournament at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston...

BENTON - A Sikeston man is charged with first degree murder after hitting a family member with his vehicle. Joseph Thornton, 25, is charged with first degree murder, armed criminal action and five counts of first degree assault in connection with an incident that occurred Sunday at a house at 612 S. West St...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. DEATH TOLL EXPECTED TO SOAR IN BANGLADESH One estimate said as many as 1,400 may be found dead in the collapsed building as emergency workers dig toward the ground floor...

DECATUR, Texas -- Donald Wayne, Spurlock, 55, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died April 24, 2013, in Decatur. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

JACKSON -- Anthony R. "Tony" Sandusky, 50, formerly of Sikeston, died April 28, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Arthur Dwaine "A.D." Cox, 75, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died April 28, 2013, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

CHARTER OAK -- Rebecca Sue Baldwin, 75, died April 28, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

ORAN -- Larry V. Phillips, 65, died April 28, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

CHARLESTON -- Denale Carver "Dinky" Hess, age 82, died April 29, 2013, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

sports@standard-democrat.com CHAFFEE -- The Chaffee Lady Red Devils once again proved their dominance over conference opponents on Monday at this year's SEMO South Conference track meet. For the fifth straight year it was the Lady Devils coming out on top despite a strong push from the Oran Lady Eagles...

sports@standard-democrat.com FARMINGTON -- Kirk Hoggatt topped all golfers with a 76 and the Sikeston Bulldogs golf team finished second during the Class 3, District 1 tournament Monday at Crown Pointe Golf Club in Farmington. Sikeston finished with a team score of 339 advancing them to Sectionals...

Officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety conducted a warrant roundup Tuesday morning. Here, Zack Albright and Capt. Ken Dicus look over the warrant list. More from the roundup can be found in Wednesday's edition.

news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- School is about to be out for the summer -- and in some instances, forever -- for area graduating high school seniors. Plans for commencements are under way, and among the area's first high school seniors to graduate will be from Portageville and Bell City high schools...

PADUCAH, Ky. - Southeast Missouri continues to be under a flood warning issued by the National Weather Service. According to the NWS, the flood warning includes Scott County, Mississippi County and New Madrid County as water levels remain above flood levels along the Mississippi River...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston may seek a second opinion. The Sikeston City Council agreed during their regular monthly briefing session Monday to meet with a firm specializing in hydrology and hydraulics. Since receiving the Federal Emergency Management Agency's new flood plain maps, city officials have disputed areas on the ridge -- generally along Salcedo Road between North Main and North Ingram -- being included in flood zones...