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Sikeston wins fourth-straight St. Dominic championship
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com O'FALLON -- Broken finger? No problem. Torn ACL? Bah! Broken leg? Forget about it. Sikeston's Corbyn Blissett and Jairius Ray have had plenty of hardships to last a lifetime in the past calendar year, but the pair have been on the road to recovery and it showed in a big way on Saturday...
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New cookbook features Sikeston recipes for every season
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- "Seasons of Sikeston," the second cookbook by Chapter HB of the PEO, serves up a whole lot more than just recipes. This 456-page cookbook has been two years' in the making, according to Julie Dolan who co-chaired the project with Janet Moll...
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Offense at a premium for Bluejays in semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Cape Central caused all sorts of problems for the second-seeded Charleston Bluejays. The taller Tigers squad made it difficult for Charleston (6-4) to find driving lanes and score from underneath the bucket. Add to it that the Bluejays struggled from the floor, shooting 1 of 21 from 3-point range, which limited their scoring options...
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No. 5 SCC falls to No. 1 Jackson in semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- A day after upsetting Notre Dame in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinals, fifth-seeded Scott County Central saw it's title hopes dashed against top-seeded Jackson. Unable to content with the Indians significant height-advantage, the Braves saw Jackson build a 20-point halftime lead en rout to a 72-45 win to advance to the championship game...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Bulldogs finish 3-2 at Lindbergh Flyer tourney
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com ST. LOUIS -- The Sikeston Bulldogs wrestling team finished with a 3-2 record during the Lindbergh Flyer Holiday Tournament Saturday in St. Louis. Sikeston defeated Unified 42-30, Hazelwood West 45-26 and Columbia Hickman 63-15...
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Lady Bearcats win third-straight Lady Royals championship
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
BROSELEY -- Neelyville took an early bath in the championship of the Lady Royals Classic and was left treading water the rest of the night. Dexter scored the first 12 points of the final against the Lady Tigers and closed out the foul troubled team in the second half, winning 63-45...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. BOMBINGS RATCHET UP FEARS AHEAD OF WINTER GAMES A suicide bombing on a trolleybus in southern Russia killed at least 14 people, a day after another bombing at a railway station claimed at least 17 lives...
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Caruthersville police seek help in shooting; man arrested on unrelated charges
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
CARUTHERSVILLE - Police are seeking the public's help in an investigation into a shooting. Early Saturday morning, Caruthersville Police were called to the 400 block of East 19th Street to investigate a shooting. "There were several reports of property damage but no injuries have been reported at this time," said Caruthersville City Marshal Tony Jones in a news release...
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Ed Green
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- James E. "Ed" Green, 88, formerly of Charleston, died Dec. 27, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Candrice McEntire
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
MATTHEWS -- Candrice Laster McEntire, 49, died at 12:45 a.m. Dec. 30, 2013, at Sells Rest Home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Elisa Smith
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Elisa Rose Smith, infant daughter of Daniel Anthony and Amber Lynn Reynolds Smith of East Prairie, died Dec. 27, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Elmer Underwood
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
BLOOMFIELD -- Elmer Underwood, 88, died Dec. 28, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lucille Martin
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
SIKESTON -- Lucille Martin, 97, died Dec. 30, 2013, at La Bonne Maison Assisted Living Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Argan Bunch
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Argan Victoria Bunch, 99, died at 11:45 p.m. Dec. 26, 2013, in the East Prairie Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Coretta Greene
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. -- Ellen Coretta Schaffer "Coretta" Greene, 91, died Dec. 26, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 12/30/13)
I would like to make a comment about the thing that was on TV about the peanut allergies. People are not aware that this can cause death. I know for a fact that this can happen if you get something you are allergic to. The young man who was doing the speaking, he needs to get down on his knees and pray to God that his children do not have these allergies because they are extremely dangerous. ...
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County will have to wait on tractor delivery
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- It could be the spring of next year before in with the new happens for Mississippi County's road and bridge department. Mississippi County commissioners approved the purchase of a new maintenance tractor for $105,054.06 under a state bid contract during their last regular meeting of the year Monday...
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Library expansion plans saved by donation
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Being remembered in a will means the Sikeston Public Library's plans for an expansion won't be forgotten. Councilman Bob Depro, who serves as the City Council's liaison to the Library Board, reported during the Council's regular monthly briefing session Monday that the estate of Ann Draughon Matthews donated $439,500 to the Library...
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