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Sikeston road closed
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
SIKESTON -- Beginning at 6 a.m. today, Malone will be closed between North Ranney and New Madrid streets due to asphalt milling and paving. The project will continue for approximately 12 hours. All motorists and residents are asked to use alternative routes to avoid this site and are encouraged to use caution when in the construction area...
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Leaf Collection Program begins on Monday in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
SIKESTON - The leaves are disappearing from the trees and Sikeston residents can make them disappear from their yards as well. The city's Leaf Collection Program begins Monday for residents in the Northwest and Southwest sections of the community. The leaf collection will continue for these residents through Nov. 22 and a second round is set for Dec. 2-6...
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SHS players recognized at annual football banquet
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/13)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs football team held their annual football banquet Thursday evening at the Clinton Building in Sikeston recognizing the efforts of players and coaches from the 2013 football season. All 49 members of the Sikeston football team were introduced and some were presented awards for their play on the field...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHITE HOUSE SCRAMBLES FOR A HEALTH INSURANCE FIX The administration is looking for a way to counter the millions of coverage cancellations going to consumers...
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Theft of merchandise from business investigated
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers are investigating the theft of merchandise from a local business. Kevin Holloway with Rent One, located at 939 E. Malone Ave., reported 45 items missing from the business. The theft was uncovered during an inventory at the store...
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Classic children's tale brought to life across Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
SIKESTON - An iconic children's book will come to life across Southeast Missouri with "The Velveteen Rabbit" a musical adaptation of the classic tale. The show will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sikeston Field House as well as at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dexter High School and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center in Poplar Bluff. Admission is $5 per person...
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Boy Scouts will return Saturday, collect food
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
By Leonna Heuring leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- With a growing need for food pantries and nonprofit feeding programs, the Boy Scouts of America are asking those who can to donate nonperishable food items during their 29th annual Scouting For Food drive this weekend...
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Bill Laub
(Obituary ~ 11/14/13)
BENTON -- William Harold "Bill" Laub, 86, of Benton, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, surrounded by family. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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James Mosley
(Obituary ~ 11/14/13)
CHAFFEE -- James Edward Mosley, 59, died Nov. 13, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Floyd Smelser
(Obituary ~ 11/14/13)
RISCO -- Floyd Arthur Smelser, 86, died Nov. 12, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Sam Turner
(Obituary ~ 11/14/13)
NEW MADRID -- Carrol Junior "Sam" Turner, 72, died Nov. 13, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Eugene O'Guin
(Obituary ~ 11/14/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Eugene O'Guin, 79, died at 5:50 a.m. Nov. 11, 2013, in the East Prairie Nursing Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Donnie Haney
(Obituary ~ 11/14/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Donnie Haney, 70, died at 1:23 a.m. Nov. 14, 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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Elmer Burns
(Obituary ~ 11/14/13)
SIKESTON -- Elmer Eugene Burns, 66, died Nov. 3, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Emma Crowe
(Obituary ~ 11/14/13)
KENNETT -- Emma Crowe, 75, died Nov. 13, 2013, at Twin Rivers Medical Center in Kennett. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Man wanted in July 4 shooting back in state
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
CHARLESTON - A man wanted for a shooting in Charleston is now back in custody in Missouri. Officers with the Charleston Department of Public Safety took custody of Mark Mowery, 39, Tuesday at the Cumberland County Detention Center at Fayetteville, N.C. He is charged with first degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for the July 4 shooting of Leroy Atkins and his son...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 11/14/13)
I think Sikeston would not be a bad town like everyone is saying. I wish the mayor would clean up this city - make those people clean their yards, paint their houses, clean the street. If the people don't have the money for paint or lawn care, the city could cut the grass. Have more holiday displays like a little Christmas market. Why not have Christmas lights going up and down Malone and Main Street? Lower speed limits in areas where people live...
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Humane society marks one year as no-kill shelter
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
SIKESTON -- In the one year the Sikeston Area Humane Society has been a no-kill shelter, an estimated 1,000 animals' lives have been spared, according to shelter director Trace White. To celebrate that fact, the shelter is hosting an open house with food and music from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the shelter located at 1900 Compress Road. Half-priced adoptions will also be offered...
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County commissions request restored prisoner per diem rate
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- If it costs the Missouri Department of Corrections $50 per day to hold a prisoner, how does the state expect counties to do it for less than half of that amount? Carlin Bennett, presiding commissioner for Mississippi County, said during the regular County Commission meeting that while that question remains, they would be happy just to see the rate counties are reimbursed for holding prisoners return to the rate set in Jefferson City years ago before being cut back.. ...
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Sikeston junior high Lady Bulldogs fall to Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Unable to rebound from a slow start the visiting Sikeston Lady Bulldogs' eighth-grade team fell 36-21 to Dexter Thursday night in the Lady Bearcats final game of the season. "Dexter is always going to have a good team and that's the expectation," Sikeston head coach Keyth Blissett said. "Even when they have a bad (year) it's probably going to be a decent team. So to come in here and hold them defensively is an accomplishment...
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Bootheel gets over $150,000 from Delta Regional Authority to fund healthy workforce
(Local News ~ 11/14/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- A healthy economy starts with the health of its workforce, according to the Delta Regional Authority. The award of a $158,345.30 Healthy Workforce Challenge grant from the DRA to six counties in the Missouri Bootheel was announced Thursday at the Mississippi County Courthouse in Charleston...
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