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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/03/13)
1. DEADLINE FOR MORSI AS EGYPT ERUPTS The embattled president has refused to resign by the time the military set, and all-night protests seeking his ouster have killed nearly 40 people. 2. SNOWDEN SAGA CAUSES DIPLOMATIC STANDOFF Bolivia said its presidential plane was diverted to Vienna because of suspicions it was carrying NSA leaker Edward Snowden...
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Tom Womack
(Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
SIKESTON -- Tom Foard Womack, 87, of Sikeston, passed away July 2, 2013, in Sikeston of natural causes. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Betty Medbourn
(Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
POPLAR BLUFF - Betty Caroline Fisher Medbourn born June 11, 1918, in Morehouse, Mo., and died peacefully at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau at approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. She was 95 years of age. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Nathaniel Blackmon
(Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
HAYWOOD CITY -- Nathaniel "Whochie" Blackmon, 63, died June 27, 2013, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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So much to celebrate every Fourth of July
(Editorial ~ 07/03/13)
It's easy today to focus on fireworks, food, friends and family. But take just a moment to focus on the freedoms that form the basis for this special time in our great nation. Despite political winds that blow our ship of state off course from time to time, we still enjoy freedoms that others only dream about...
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Citizens have a right to know
(Column ~ 07/03/13)
Apparently Sikeston has a new motto: "Shhh, be very, very quiet." Just like Elmer Fudd wanted the audience to be quiet in the Bugs Bunny cartoons, "visionaries" within Sikeston want city officials to be quiet. My question: what are they hiding?...
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amzoil summer shootout
(Community Sports ~ 07/03/13)
The Amzoil Summer Shootout was held at the Sikeston Racepark June 29, which featured 10 events. Winners of each event were Mike Taylor - Pro (center picture), Jimmy Ebanks - 450am, Perin Ryan - Open-am, Ronnie Brown, Jr. - Youth, Nick Mezo - Open 4-stroke, Mike Taylor - Pro-am, Ronnie Brown, Jr. - 2-stroke/400, Cameron Hobbs - 50-110, Aston Irby - 90, Carrie Casey - 200/4-stroke and Corey Lowe - trail...
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Clark signs with Central Methodist
(College Sports ~ 07/03/13)
SIKESTON -- A season-ending leg injury didn't hamper Spenser Clark's will to keep playing football. The Sikeston graduate continued his rehabilitation and worked his way onto the roster at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., where Clark recently signed his letter of intent to play college football...
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Grant will allow Scott County to get high-capacity paper shredder
(Local News ~ 07/03/13)
BENTON -- Scott County will soon to be able to shred like never before. Three grants became active Monday, according to a news release by the Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission at Malden, administrator of the Bootheel Solid Waste District's recycling program...
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NO JULY 4 PAPER
(Local News ~ 07/03/13)
SIKESTON -- The Standard Democrat will not publish a paper Thursday in observance of Independence Day, and the offices will be closed. Regular publication will resume Friday with offices opening at 7:30 a.m. We wish everyone a safe holiday.
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July Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 07/03/13)
Kelsey Dial, daughter of Tom and Robin Dial, is the Standard Democrat's Calendar Girl for July. Dial, a finalist in the 2012 Miss Sikeston Contest, will attend the University of Mississippi and major in exercise science.
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Prison sentence ordered for Pemiscot County woman
(Local News ~ 07/03/13)
BENTON -- A Pemiscot County woman was sentenced to prison for her role in the death of her 2-year-old child. Joanie Fowler, 29, of Pascola, was sentenced to seven years in prison following her conviction of child endangerment. The case was tried before a Scott County jury which recommended the sentence, which was imposed by Scott County Circuit Judge David Dolan...
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Squirrels win 15th-straight after sweep of Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 07/03/13)
CHARLESTON -- The wins just keep coming for the Charleston Fighting Squirrels. Just two days after completing an undefeated run in the Polk Brooks Invitational Tournament, Charleston came home Tuesday to claim their 15th straight win during a doubleheader sweep over Jackson's Senior Babe Ruth...
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