Stories from Friday, July 5, 2013

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. MORE VIOLENCE FEARED AFTER MORSI OUSTER The Muslim Brotherhood called for protests today after the military arrested the group's revered leader and other top allies to Egypt's deposed president...

MATTHEWS -- Pallbearers for services conducted Wednesday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel for Ruth Evelyn Johnson, 91, who died June 30, 2013, were: Bobby Copeland, Terry Spraggs, Terrell Blackwell Jr., Joey Copeland, Keith Blackwell and Kenny Johnson IV...

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. - Mary Alice Helms, 59, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died June 27, 2013. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Beatrice Fullerton, 96, died July 3, 2013, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

EAST PRAIRIE -- Barbara Ann Loflin Shands, 65, died at 9:32 p.m. July 1, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

JEFFERSON CITY -- Residents of Stoddard County impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes and prolonged flooding from May 29 to June 10 could be eligible for federal assistance. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...

scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON --Mississippi County's new Industrial Development Authority will be facing the same challenges as the original IDA, according to the IDA board's last remaining member. Betty Hearnes, IDA board member, met with county commissioners during their regular weekly meeting held Wednesday due to the Thursday holiday...

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 on June 27...

news@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- A search is under way for a man who shot a father and his 10-year-old son. The Charleston Department of Public Safety said Mark S. Mowery is considered armed and dangerous following a shooting about 5 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Ironbanks Road and Swank Street...

Fireworks as seen from Veteran's Park in Sikeston during the city's fireworks show sponsored by the Sikeston Elks Lodge 2319 Thursday.