Stories from Wednesday, December 18, 2013

CHARLESTON -- A reward of up to $5,000 has been issued for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who robbed Citizen's Bank in Charleston last week, according to a news release from the FBI. The robbery occurred Thursday when two subjects entered the bank, located at 207 E. Commercial St. The subjects displayed weapons and took control of the bank and then left with an undisclosed amount of money...

SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man is in custody for robbing a convenience store early Monday in Sikeston. Collin Lester Mosley, 24, of Sikeston is charged with class B felony of robbery in the second degree, according to Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer for Sikeston Department of Public Safety...

SIKESTON -- Two Sikeston men face burglary and stealing charges after breaking into a department store early Monday in Sikeston. Joe Nathan Williamson, 45, and Paul Wayne Williamson, 41, are each charged with second degree burglary and felony stealing, according to Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer for DPS...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Just 12 seconds remained last year when Sikeston saw an opening round victory wrested from their hands in the opening round of the Kelso Supply Holiday Classic. This time around it was the fourth-seeded Lady Bulldogs in the same position pulling off the late game heroics to hold off fifth-seeded Cape Central for a 40-39 win...

sports@standard-democrat.com MERIDIAN, Ill. -- After playing neck-and-neck with Meridian, Ill., the first half of play the Charleston Bluejays saw a rough third quarter result in a 75-69 loss. Tied at 41-41 entering second half the Bluejays were outscored 20-11 in the third to trail by nine points entering the fourth. Charleston outpaced Meridian 17-14 in the final period, but couldn't bridge the gap by the final buzzer...

SIKESTON -- His first shot attempt sailed left and failed to hit rim. An airball. It really didn't matter to him, though, because it's been nine months since LaRandis Banks has played competitive basketball. He was simply happy to be back on the court...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday: 1. WHO WON THE MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT Lucky ticket holders in San Jose, Calif. and Georgia will share the $638m jackpot. 2. OBAMA SELECTS GAY ATHLETES FOR SOCHI DELEGATION...

FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation today announced planned workforce reductions involving approximately 190 employees and contract workers. The workforce reduction plan includes approximately 75 employees in the Company's Primary Aluminum business, which includes the plant located at Marston, Mo...

Some youngsters from Scott County had the opportunity Tuesday morning to shop for Christmas with the assistance of local law enforcement officers, fire fighters and first responders.

SIKESTON - An arson investigation is under way in connection with a fire at a residence. According to Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, officers have determined a fire which began around 7:10 a.m. Friday at 1326 Murray Lane was the result of arson...

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The American Civil Liberties Union is suing a small southeast Missouri town because police allegedly threatened to arrest a homeless couple for holding a sign asking for help. The ACLU filed its lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau on behalf of the couple, Edward Gillespie and Brandalyn Orchard. It names the city of Miner and two unidentified police officers as defendants in the case...

While the Obama administration continues its focus on growing the federal government, someone needs to keep an eye on the rest of the world. Take a brief look at China and North Korea for example. These two longtime enemies have been anything but quiet of late...

I wonder if the city of Sikeston has found their snowplows yet? Maybe they can use them the next time it snows. - - - I'm complaining about over at Morehouse they are not cleaning off the streets. Maybe they will get off their butts and clean off the roads if they see this so we can go to town or something...

ORAN -- Willard Linder Crader, 94, died Dec. 16, 2013, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


DELTA -- Henry Jacob Majka, 88, died Dec. 17, 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.


SIKESTON -- Edmond Donald Cook Jr., 52, departed this life Dec. 10, 2013, at his home in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Michael Sol Fritz, 63, formerly of Hopkinsville, Ky., died Dec. 15, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


ST. LOUIS -- Jeanette M. Boyle, 78, died Dec. 6, 2013, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CHARLESTON -- Lillian Estelle "Lill" Greer Cox, 92, died Dec. 15, 2013, in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Skyler Chance Kerr, infant son of Kirk and Susan Y. Gregory Kerr Jr. of Sikeston, died shortly after birth Dec. 12, 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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SIKESTON -- The Christmas season is in full swing, which also means its time to pull out those glittery, red and green, reindeer-clad -- ugly -- sweaters. Over the past several years, "ugly Christmas sweater" parties have increased in popularity in the workplace, schools and even family gatherings. Locally, several residents are donning the festive sweaters...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Federal funding through the Delta Regional Authority will help put iPads in the hands of more Sikeston students and improve access to two local ports. Officials from the Delta Regional Authority and Missouri Department of Economic Development announced Wednesday the award of $715,012 in federal funding in Missouri through the DRA's 2013 States' Economic Development Assistance Program...