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Clark leads Sikeston past Fredericktown 6-2 in district opener
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Backed by seven solid innings from starting pitcher Jacob Clark, the third-seeded Sikeston Bulldogs downed sixth-seeded Fredericktown 6-2 in the Class 4, District 1 Tournament opening round on Monday. Clark allowed only three hits and four walks while striking out 14 batters, including seven straight at one point...
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'Heroic' effort feeds the spirits of local volunteers
(Local News ~ 05/19/14)
SIKESTON - It was epidemic. But those taking part in Saturday and Sunday's Hope Epidemic project for Feed My Starving Children, the symptoms simply infected them with smiles. Volunteers from churches and organizations across the community worked Saturday and Sunday for the non-profit organization, Feed My Starving Children. ...
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Helms sinks OT winner, leads Sikeston to title game
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/14)
Staff Reports sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs pulled off a minor upset Monday evening when they toppled the second-seeded Perryville Lady Pirates 4-3 in overtime during the Class 2, District 1 tournament at Notre Dame High School...
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Wheeler tied for third after first round of state golf tournament
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com FREMONT HILLS -- Sikeston junior Gabe Wheeler is sitting in prime position after the first day of the Class 3 state golf tournament Monday at Fremont Hills County Club in Fremont Hills. Wheeler is tied for third place after shooting a 74 on the par 71 course. The tournament leader, Davis Alec Palen from Logan-Rogersville, shot a 69...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 05/19/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. BELGRADE BRACES FOR FLOOD SURGE A river water surge threatens to inundate Serbia's main power plant and cause major power cuts in the crisis-stricken country...
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Kenny Rogers talks about his concert, support of Sikeston center
(Local News ~ 05/19/14)
By Samantha Rinehart SEMO News Service SIKESTON -- What started as a kind gesture by a legendary country music artist grew into a lifelong dedication to helping local children. Grammy winner Kenny Rogers met the Sikeston Jaycees in 1977 when he was performing at the group's Bootheel Rodeo. Struck by their passion to create a facility for kids with cerebral palsy, Rogers donated Borraabby, an Arabian stallion he was raising at the time...
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Missouri GOPs modify their conservatism
(Local News ~ 05/19/14)
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) -- Republicans who hold large majorities in the Missouri Legislature routinely promote their conservative credentials. Yet to get things done this year, they often had to moderate that conservatism. On tax cuts and gun policies, the legislation passed in 2014 was a more moderate version of similar bills pursued a year ago. ...
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Fishing derby
(Local News ~ 05/19/14)
Saturday morning was a bit cool and gloomy but the fish were biting during the annual Kids' Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Division at the Sikeston Sports Complex.
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Beth Cross
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
PORTAGEVILLE - Beth Cross, 61, died May 18, 2014, at the St. Louis University Hospital. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mildred Swaim
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Mildred S. Swaim, 95, died May 16, 2014, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Dorothy Rowland
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
DEXTER -- Dorothy Rowland, 85, died May 16, 2014, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Betty Bratcher
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Betty Rue Bratcher, 85, died at 10:25 p.m. May 16, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Rolwing Blackburn
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
SIKESTON -- Rolwing Lee Blackburn, 77, died May 16, 2014, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Leoma Cravens
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
PARMA -- Leoma Beatrice Nixon Cravens, 95, died May 17, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Carolyn Sawyer
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
WARDELL -- Carolyn Faye Sawyer, 65, died May 17, 2014, in Gideon. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 05/19/14)
I'm calling in regard to the secrecy in which our local school board operates. I think if you are going to run for school board, you need to make your number available when someone calls and wants your number so they can talk to you. And this Common Core issue is something that if the school and the administration would explain to the public, they might get more acceptance of it. ...
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Stoddard County school district proposed to house tornado safe room
(Local News ~ 05/19/14)
ADVANCE -- The Advance R-4 School District is one of five school districts in Missouri proposed by Gov. Jay Nixon for a tornado safe room. Nixon announced today he has authorized the State Emergency Management Agency to proceed with proposals for tornado safe rooms at schools in Lincoln, St. Charles, Stoddard, Texas and Webster counties...
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Neal Durbin
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
BLOOMFIELD - Verneal Durbin, 79, died May 17, 2014, at her home in Bloomfield. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Travis Quetermous of Dexter will officiate. Burial will be in the Triplett Cemetery near Dexter...
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Sikeston shoppers will again get tax break during back-to-school shopping holiday
(Local News ~ 05/19/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The city of Sikeston will again participate in the "Back to School" sales tax holiday. Council members voted unanimously during their monthly briefing session Monday to not opt out of the annual event held the first Friday through the first Sunday of August...
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Samuel Ash
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
MARSTON -- Samuel J. Ash, 69, died May 18, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
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