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Shooting death under investigation
(Local News ~ 03/22/14)
CHARLESTON - Law enforcement officers are investigating the shooting death of a 18-year-old male. According to Charleston Department of Public Safety Director Robert Hearnes, at about 9:30 p.m. Friday, his department receive numerous calls about multiple gun shots being fired in the area of Locust and Ada streets...
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Four shot in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 03/22/14)
SIKESTON -- Four people were shot Friday night, according to Sikeston Department of Public Safety sources. One person is in custody in connection with the shooting. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...
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Dexter falls to Incarnate Word 60-43 in Class 4 final
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com COLUMBIA -- For Dexter's group of seniors, Saturday was the chance for a storybook ending to a storybook career. Unfortunately for the Lady Bearcats, perennial powerhouse Incarnate Word Academy proved just too much winning its second straight Class 4 championship, 60-43...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 03/22/14)
I pick up leftover garage sale stuff and bag it, box it and take it away at no charge. This is a free service. The items we pick up will go to help the needy. Call 380-6821 or 667-0013. I'd like to know how expensive gravel is. I live in New Madrid County and I know everyone has travel issues because of the winter. ...
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Senator's votes speak louder than words
(Column ~ 03/22/14)
Claire, say it ain't so! Missouri's Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill told an audience this week that the nation's $17 trillion debt is "irresponsible". If I am not mistaken, this is the same United States Senator who voted in lockstep with this administration on the stimulus and the multi-trillion disaster that is called Obamacare...
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State rep races are heating up
(Local News ~ 03/22/14)
JEFFERSON CITY -- With the deadline for candidates to file for office rapidly approaching, races are developing for the August primary and the November general election. Sikeston's Holly Rehder, who is completing her first term as 148th District representative, has drawn an opponent on the Republican ticket...
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Telethon celebrates super heros at Kenny Rogers Children's Center
(Local News ~ 03/22/14)
SIKESTON -- The local children selected as this year's poster children for the 34th annual Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon represent the various services the Center provides year-round. Set for March 29-30 at the Sikeston Field House, the two-day event helps ensure the Center is able to continue providing vital therapy to children with special needs throughout Southeast Missouri at no charge to the families...
- Springtime construction (Local News ~ 03/22/14)
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William Seals
(Obituary ~ 03/22/14)
SIKESTON -- William Seals, 64, died March 21, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Faye Holder
(Obituary ~ 03/22/14)
PORTAGEVILLE - Faye Meador Holder, 62, died March 21, 2014, at Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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New Madrid chamber holds annual banquet
(Business ~ 03/22/14)
NEW MADRID - Just like the fortune teller who sat by the door as members of the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce arrived for their annual banquet, guest speaker Dr. Devin Stephenson was also looking into the future. Stephenson, president of Three Rivers College, urged the Chamber members and their guests to forge ahead toward a common goal. He called on the group to communicate and to collaborate in order to ensure the community and the region will shine...
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