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Charleston DPS investigates shooting
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting that took place Thursday afternoon. According to a release from Charleston DPS Director Robert Hearnes, officers received several calls of shots fired in the area of Vine Street at about 5 p.m. While officers were responding, more calls were made concerning a person shot near the intersection of Marshall and Elm Streets...
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Class 3, District 1 all-district team released
(High School Sports ~ 03/13/14)
The 2013-14 Class 3, District 1 all-district team was recently released with a number of local athletes making the list. Charleston, the district tournament winners, were awarded two selections in junior Delfincko Bogan and senior Shandor Webster. Bogan led the Bluejays in scoring with 27 points per game. The standout guard added seven rebounds and four steals a game while also shooting 55 percent from the floor...
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Banks named conference Player of the Year
(High School Sports ~ 03/13/14)
Scott County Central senior Larandis Banks was named the Scott-Mississippi Conference Player of the Year after help lead the Braves to their sixth MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown in the last seven years. Banks led Scott Central with 18 points per game and also averaged 3,8 rebounds and 2.8 steals. The senior led the Braves to the Scott-Mississippi Conference tournament championship as well as an undefeated conference schedule...
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Tri-County Conference and Class 1, District 1 teams released
(High School Sports ~ 03/13/14)
Risco senior Jordon Pavy was named the Tri-County Conference Player of the Year and was also the highest vote getter for the Class 1, District 1 all-district team. Those two selections add to Pavy's already stellar senior campaign. Before the season was over, he would finish his career as Risco's second-leading scorer of all-time. Pavy averaged 25.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and three steals a game for the 17-9 Tigers...
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Man Gets Life Sentences in Child's Murder
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
KENNETT (SMNS) -- There will be no trial for Shawn Morgan, the Senath man, accused of murdering 3-year-old BreeAnn Rodriguez. Morgan pled guilty Monday to first degree murder, armed criminal action, and child kidnapping. He will receive two life sentences with no parole, plus 10 years on the armed criminal action count. The sentences will run concurrently...
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DAEOC Healthcare Event
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
DAEOC Community Action Agency will be hosting "Get Out There and Get Covered", a day of education and information about the new health care laws and the health insurance marketplace. The event will be held Saturday, March 15 from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM at the DAEOC Central Office, 99 Skyview Road (I-55 South Outer Road), Portageville. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. MALAYSIA DISPUTES REPORT THAT MISSING PLANE KEPT FLYING The country's defense minister denies a newspaper report that engine data from the missing Boeing 777 indicated it may have kept flying for hours after its last communication...
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Ferry service resumes
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
EAST PRAIRIE - The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is reopen this morning on the normal winter schedule after being closed Wednesday due to high winds. As a reminder, the ferry will switch to the summer operating schedule on Sunday. The Dorena-Hickman Ferry connects KY 1354 at Hickman, Kentucky, with Missouri Route A and Route 77 near Dorena, Missouri...
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Vehicle overturns in accident
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
A Sikeston man was injured in an accident on Wednesday afternoon.
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O'Brien and Anderson named to Honors Board
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
SIKESTON -- Two volunteers with youth soccer, baseball and basketball were unanimous selections by the Park Board for installation on the Honors Board . Dan O'Brien and Rod Anderson will be the 42nd and 43rd volunteers to be installed on the board since 1986, when the Park Board began recognizing men and women who have made significant contributions to youth programs in Sikeston...
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Little Theatre to present 'Annie Get Your Gun'
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
SIKESTON -- The upcoming musical production by the Sikeston Little Theatre will showcase the talent of local youth. Performances of "Annie Get Your Gun" are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. March 21 and 22 and 2 p.m. March 23 at the Sikeston Little Theatre...
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Witnesses: Evans had no idea murder planned
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
By Emily Priddy SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Glen Scott Evans had no idea he was about to become an accessory to murder when he gave Matt Cook a ride to Advance, Mo., two witnesses testified Wednesday. Evans, 46, of Dexter, Mo., is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the Feb. 19, 2013, shooting death of Sean Crow, 34, outside a fast-food restaurant in Advance...
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Highway striping season set to begin next week
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
SIKESTON -- For Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) crews, spring marks the beginning of striping season. Work to re-stripe various state routes throughout Southeast Missouri will begin the week of March 17, weather permitting. As work is underway, drivers should be prepared to slow down significantly when coming up behind a slow-moving striping caravan...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 03/13/14)
I'm talking about same sex marriages. I don't think they should be men to men or women to women. It should be women to men because that's the way God put it. I don't think there should be any other way. Have a good day and God bless you. This is to the lady that said white is not right for a wedding. ...
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Bobbi Jo Roseland
(Obituary ~ 03/13/14)
SIKESTON -- Roberta "Bobbi Jo" Roseland, 57, of Sikeston, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Saint 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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Lisa Lathum
(Obituary ~ 03/13/14)
BENTON -- Lisa A. Lathum, 51, died March 11, 2014, at Saint 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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John Nolen
(Obituary ~ 03/13/14)
KENNER, La. -- John Russell Nolen, 64, died March 10, 2014, in Amite City. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Loretta Parks
(Obituary ~ 03/13/14)
DEXTER -- Loretta Jane Parks, 55, died March 12, 2014, at the Holly Ridge Healthcare Center in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Property Taxes on Farmland Set to Rise Next Year
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri State Tax Commission has recommended increasing productive values of farmland, meaning Missouri farmers will have a larger property tax bill next year. Property taxes paid for Missouri farms are based on the land's productive value rather than its market value. ...
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Kelly Miller Circus Comes To New Madrid!
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
The Kelly Miller Circus, one of only a few traveling shows still in existence, will appear at the Hunter-Dawson Park, with shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and is brought to you by the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce. Advance tickets are available at the Chamber office, Bank of New Madrid, New Madrid Police Department, SEMO Health Network, and New Madrid Farm and Home. ...
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6th Annual New Madrid Spring City Wide Yard Sale
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
New Madrid will once again host its annual Spring City Wide Yard Sale, which will take place April 4 and 5. There will be yard sales throughout the community and we are encouraging local charities and organizations to host fundraising sales as well. ...
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Three Rivers Breaks Ground on Grand Entrance
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
Three Rivers College commemorated the beginning of construction on its new Grand Entrance at a groundbreaking ceremony held March 10. The Grand Entrance is one of a series of additions, renovations, and expansions currently under construction by Three Rivers, and will connect the college's Poplar Bluff campus to Shelby Road when completed...
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Sheriff's office receives complaints of gift card scam
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
CHARLESTON - A phone scam is targeting Mississippi County residents, according to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore. The scammer offers money and/or a new car to the victim, in exchange for the call recipient buying gift cards and then telling the scammer the card number(s), Moore said...
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Scott County Sheriff's deputies join national DWI crack down
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
BENTON - Scott County Sheriff's deputies will be out in force today through Monday as part of the annual nationwide St. Patrick's Day holiday "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown on drunk driving. Deputies will aggressively look for drunk drivers during the holiday crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving under the influence, according to a news release from the office of Sheriff Rick Walter...
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Residents warned of Publishers Clearing House scam
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
MOREHOUSE - It didn't take a Morehouse resident long to figure out the call really was "too good to be true" and alert authorities. Now the resident wants others to be aware of a scam. The Morehouse resident said she received a message to return a call to an individual, claiming to be with Publisher's Clearing House. When she returned the call, she was informed she had won $2.5 million and a new Mercedes...
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