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2 children reported missing are found
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
SIKESTON -- According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter the two children reported missing from their rural Sikeston home have been returned to their biological father and the case has been resolved.
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Bravettes lose three straight, fall 55-35 to Kennett
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
KENNETT -- The Kennett Lady Indians seem to be coming out of their recent slump at just the right time. With the start of district play less than two weeks away, the Lady Tribe has won back-to-back games on back-to-back nights, including a 55-35 victory over the Scott County Central Bravettes Tuesday at the Kennett High School gymnasium...
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Late surge not enough as Dexter falls to Mules 60-46
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats varsity boys basketball program put together one of its most balanced scoring performances of the season Tuesday night against the Poplar Bluff Mules. Eight players combined to tally 46 points against Poplar Bluff and no Dexter player calculated more than eight points...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Below scores 49 against Oran, East Prairie tackles Malden
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com ADVANCE -- Lane Below torched the nets for 49 points as his Hornets took down their Class 2, District 3 counterpart Oran 76-61 Tuesday. Oran, who are the district's No. 1 seed heading into this weekend's tournament, found themselves behind 44-30 at halftime and never recovered...
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Bluejays slip up against Cape Central 65-59
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- After sharing the SEMO Conference crown each of the past two years, this looked to be the season the Charleston Bluejays reclaimed the title outright. With their win over Jackson on Saturday, the Bluejays controlled their own destiny, needing only to win their two final regular season games against Cape Central and Poplar Bluff to lock up first place...
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Bulldogs narrowly escape upset-minded NMCC 71-66
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs' very slim SEMO Conference regular season hopes are still alive, but just barely. Sikeston closed out its conference slate with a hard-fought 71-66 victory over New Madrid County Central at the Field House on Tuesday and they got a little help elsewhere in conference play...
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Severe weather possible in Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
PADUCAH, Ky. - Weather forecasters are urging Southeast Missouri residents to be aware of the possibility of hazardous weather. According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms are expected to move across the region from south to north as a warm front moves through...
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Dr. Ben Carson remains 'extremely hopeful for America'
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
You won't find many stories more inspiring than that of Dr. Ben Carson, a renowned former neurosurgeon and current political commentator. Based on his book, Carson's life story was made into a movie titled "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story" that starred actor Cuba Gooding Jr. as Carson...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. UKRAINE PRESIDENT BLAMES OPPOSITION LEADERS FOR ERUPTION OF VIOLENCE Yanukovych says he has tried to compromise with protest leaders; EU calls emergency meeting as death toll rises to 25...
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Spring is near
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
The first-ever Bootheel Cotton and Rice Expo was conducted Tuesday at the Miner Convention Center. The approximately 100 people attending the event had the opportunity to learn about outlook for rice and cotton, issues facing producers and legislative issues on the state and national level...
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Serving it up
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Members of the Sikeston Rotary Club were busy Tuesday serving up chili, chili dogs and hot dogs to the public during their annual Chili Day. Proceeds from the annual event are used to support the various community and Rotary projects.
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Defendants in Medicare fraud suit pay $30M
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
ST. LOUIS -- (SMNS) Four businesses listed as defendants in a Medicare fraud case, which involved an alleged kickback scheme for providing contract therapy at 60 Missouri nursing homes, have agreed to pay the federal government $30 million. Assistant U.S. ...
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Robert Williams
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
SIKESTON - Robert Ray "Bob" Williams, 61, died Feb. 15, 2014, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lorene Brown
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
DEXTER -- Lorene Brown, 72, died Feb. 13, 2014, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Butch Boyd Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Howard Harvey "Butch" Boyd Jr., 73, of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Barbara Wilmoth
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- Barbara Wilmoth, 71, died Feb. 14, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Marvin Stewart Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
DEXTER -- Marvin Leon Stewart Jr., 50, died Feb. 17, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Harold Winkler Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
SIKESTON -- Harold Thomas Winkler Jr. 51, died Feb. 15, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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David Brewer
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
CHARLESTON -- David B. Brewer, 75, died Feb. 17, 2014, at the Charleston Manor. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gaither Daugherty
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
MATTHEWS --Benjamin Gaither Daugherty Jr., 91, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Iraja Santos
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
ODIN, Ill. -- Iraja Santos, 71, died Feb. 16, 2014, at Odin Health Care Center in Odin. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 02/19/14)
This call is in regard to the speakout, "Tax won't help education." I agree completely with the person that put this in there. Tax will not help our education as much as getting rid of the Common Core. I cannot believe that the teachers, the school board, all of our educators have not looked into this and what it's all about. ...
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Continuing myths of global warming
(Column ~ 02/19/14)
Secretary of State John Kerry was in Indonesia last week to promote the ongoing charade of global warming. He picked the perfect time to discuss global warming as he fled the Northeast and the record ice and snowfall and bitter temperatures. Kerry must not have gotten the memo that it's no longer global warming - since that has become a highly popular punch line - and it has now become climate change...
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Bulldogs Head Into District Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
Before the Portageville head into their district tournament next week, they traveled to Bloomfield Tuesday night for the last game in their regular season. Last Saturday night, the Bulldogs traveled to Morley to play Scott County Central in a make -up game. It was original scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 with just the varsity team playing...
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Risco Tigers Are Tri-County Conference Championship
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
GIDEON, Mo. - After four straight second-place finishes in the Tri-County Conference varsity boys basketball tournament claiming the conference title was a focal point for the Risco Tigers entering the 2013-14 season. "It was a goal at the beginning of the year for these guys," Risco longtime coach Brandon Blankenship said. "We've got a good group of kids and we've really been playing well these past three or four weeks."...
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Lawfield Named 2014 Farmer of Year
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
The New Madrid County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Farmer of the Year for 2014 is Derek Lawfield. He was honored recently at the SWCD Annual Banquet. He has been around agriculture and farming all of his life. since the young age of 7, he has been working on the farm; whether it be for his dead and uncles, or running his own operation. ...
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It's Mardi Gras time
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Board members with the New Madrid Historical Museum check out some of the decorations which will be used for the annual fundraiser scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the New Madrid Eagles Club. The evening, centered on a Mardi Gras theme, will include the band, the Memphis Icebreakers, New Orleans-style food and drink and a chance for someone to win $10,000. ...
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Parma gets newer patrol car
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
PARMA - Two grants enabled a small New Madrid County community to update its aging police vehicle. The city of Parma received an Economic Initiative Impact grant for $10,750 and paired it with a Missouri Local Law Enforcement grant for $7,482 to purchase and equip a 2012 Dodge Charger...
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New Madrid County Extension Council To Hold Election
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
In every Missouri county, an MU Extension council -- comprised of elected and appointed citizens -- guides local educational programming. County council members are partners in the entire educational process, from needs assessment through program implementation and evaluation of outcomes...
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Recent Traffic Accidents
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
MARSTON - A Missouri Highway Patrol car was involved in a crash as the officer was on the scene of another accident. At 11:40 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 55, one mile south of Marston, a Patrol car driven by Conrad L. Purnell, 28, of Poplar Bluff, was parked with its emergency lights activated, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's report. Purnell's car was struck in the rear by a northbound vehicle driven by Stanley A. Partin, 57, of Portageville...
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Area Missouri legislators' fundraising reports released
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Fundraising reports for state representatives who must be re-elected later this year to hold their seats were recently released. State representatives turn in quarterly fundraising reports to the Missouri Ethics Commission while in office. During election years, more frequent reports are required. Representatives seeking re-election to two-year terms this year will be on the ballot in an August primary and the November general election...
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Shellie Marie Darnall
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
Shellie Marie Darnall passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at her home in Portageville, MO. She was 68 years, 6 months and 30 days old. Shellie was born July 8, 1945 in Portageville to Shellie (McMahan) Crockett and Neal Crockett. She was united in marriage to Dale Darnall on May 31, 1967 in Jaywe, MO- he survives the home...
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Stephanie Ann Studie
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
Stephanie Ann Studie was born February 03, 1974 in Hayti, MO to Freddie Bryant Studie and Debbie Lee (Barnett) Studie. She died Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Memphis, TN at the age of 40 years and 5 days. Stephanie was very active in her community she worked as a store clerk at Town & County Supermarket, she was also the clerk at City Hall, served on the City park Committee and served as an East Alderman for Clarkton...
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Hannah Louise Weingartner
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
Hannah Louise Weingartner, 14, of Clarkton, MO passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at Memphis, TN. Hannah was born on April 8, 1999 in Sikeston, MO to Stephanie (Barnett) Studie and Larry Weingartner. She was in the 9th grade at Clarkton High School where she was involved in many activities including Beta Club, Softball and Basketball. ...
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Caruthersville License Office Contract Awarded
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
The Office of Administration, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Revenue, has awarded the management contract for the Caruthersville License Office to Rebecca L. Cole of Caruthersville. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process...
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Back on the Water
(Outdoors ~ 02/19/14)
Finally, enough ice melted for Chippy and I to find a ramp open and get back out on Reelfoot for the first time this year. As is the case with the first trip of the year, it was not without challenges! I was amazed to see the amount of crazy's at the carwash on Saturday shining their vehicles in 30 degree weather, absolutely nuts, I had to wait forever to get my boat in there.....
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