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Act allows landlords to recover from damages caused by tenants
(State News ~ 05/30/14)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Legislation recently passed by the Legislature and on its way to the governor includes an important act sponsored by Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff. House Bill 1410 removes the "claim of right" defense for tenants who willfully cause damage to rental property, a provision found earlier in Sen. Libla's Senate Bill 911...
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Missouri Black Bear Project enters second phase
(Outdoors ~ 05/30/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The Missouri Black Bear Project is in its fourth year as conservation officials continue to trap, collar and track black bears in the southern most portion of the state. According to Resource Scientist, Jeff Beringer, with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), his team estimates Missouri's bear population at 300 animals. ...
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SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED: E15 APPROVED FOR SALE IN MISSOURI
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.)--It is official. Missouri retailers can now offer E15 (15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline) at the pump, providing consumers a cleaner-burning, cost-saving option over conventional gasoline. The final rule approving the sale of E15 was published in the May 15 Missouri Register released by Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander. This was the last step needed to complete the thorough regulatory process...
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Turtle Alert! Help these harmless creatures survive another million years
(Outdoors ~ 05/30/14)
JEFFERSON CITY--Have you ever seen a turtle trying to cross a busy highway and wondered how many die under the wheels of automobiles each year? Jeff Briggler has, and as Missouri's state herpetologist, the answer worries him. Briggler and other workers at the Missouri Department of Conservation have made informal observations over the years, counting the number of dead turtles -- especially box turtles -- on stretches of highway...
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Memorial Day Fishing
(Sports Column ~ 05/30/14)
I saw a great post on Facebook that read "We get to say 'gone fishing,' because someone else said 'gone to war.'" It's important to remember why we celebrate this holiday, and even more important to talk about it with our kids and grandkids. Today's society is constantly trying to guard our young people from anything that might upset their "fragile emotional state," like the reality of war, the existence of evil outside of intolerance, and the real cost of freedom. ...
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Arlen Pixley to join brother Aaron on Tribe coaching staff
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/14)
Arlen Pixley will be joining his brother at Kennett. The former New Madrid County Central head football and wrestling coach has accepted a position with Kennett as their new defensive coordinator, assistant wrestling and track coach. He will be alongside his brother, Aaron Pixley, who is currently the head football and head wrestling coach...
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Not Slaves, But Sons and Daughters
(Column ~ 05/30/14)
There are some two million adopted children living in United States' households today. These children arrive in their homes in a myriad of ways. Some are abandoned or surrendered to children's services. Some have biological parents who are children themselves, and are in no condition to parent...
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New Madrid County R-1 Board Agenda Summary
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
The New Madrid County R-1 School Board met Thursday, May 8, 2014. Items up for consideration in the meeting included: Resignations- The board accepted the following resignations: Janice Craft, High School Spanish; Barbara Spencer, Special Education Secretary; Nicole Owens, High School English; and Pat Kinsey, Special Education Aide...
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SHS girls relay teams shine at state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/14)
Staff Report sports@standard-democrat.com JEFFERSON CITY -- The Sikeston girls relay teams had a huge day on Friday, setting up a chance for medals on Saturday at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Track Meet held in Jefferson City. The 4x100-meter relay team of Antravia Green, Alexis Boyd, Zayteanna Williams and Brandy Peet set a school record in the preliminaries on Friday. ...
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NMCC eyes state title
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/14)
NEW MADRID -- Just a year removed from the most successful postseason run in New Madrid County Central baseball history, the Eagles find themselves once again on the precipice of greatness. They'll continue their quest for a state championship on Tuesday when they battle Christian (O'Fallon) High School in the Class 3 semifinals in O'Fallon...
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Food Bank Relocates
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
The Southeast Missouri Food Bank relocated to a 64,000-square-foot distribution center in Sikeston, the Sikeston Standard Democrat reported. The distribution center first opened on Keystone Drive in Sikeston, then moved to Nash Road in Cape Girardeau in 2007. ...
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Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Shooting Involving Butler County Deputy
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
POPLAR BLUFF -- A southern Butler County man was killed in an incident with a Butler County sheriff's deputy at 12:50 a.m. Saturday in the 3700 block of Route BB. Sources close to the Daily American Republic identify the deceased as Frank "Sid" Smody...
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High School Graduates Encouraged to Use A+ Scholarship for Summer Classes
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
Area high school graduates may be missing valuable opportunities to receive financial aid for summer college classes by neglecting their A+ eligibility, according to officials at Three Rivers College. "Most eligible students don't realize that A+ works on summer classes, as well as the fall and spring semesters," said Chris Adams, Director of Enrollment Services at Three Rivers College. "A+ allows you to get a head start on your education at an extremely low cost."...
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Local Spelling Prodigy Advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
For Jade Ray Samanta, spelling isn't just something you do for a grade. For Jade, a Cape Girardeau resident just finishing up eighth grade at Trinity Lutheran School, it's a gateway to a fierce battle on the national stage as a competitor in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 27-29. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HOW THE VETERANS AFFAIRS CHIEF PLANS TO FIX PROBLEMS Eric Shinseki is expected to outline corrections for the troubled VA health system in a speech to a homeless veterans group...
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Jacque Waller's sister to speak at Sikeston House of Refuge fundraiser
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
SIKESTON -- Jacque Sue Waller's sister will share her story during the upcoming fundraiser for the Sikeston House of Refuge. Plans are under way for the annual Ladies Night Out set for 5-7 p.m. June 5 at the residence located at 202 Goldbrier in Sikeston...
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Hoping to hook a big one
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
Cloudy skies and a light breeze made for pleasant fishing weather for many including Shae Henderson of Dexter. Henderson found a comfortable spot on a log along the Mississippi River and cast a line in Thursday afternoon. (Jill Bock, Staff)
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Suspicious early morning fire
(Local News ~ 05/30/14)
Sikeston Department of Public Safety personnel remained on the scene early today at a house fire at the corner of New Madrid and Gladys streets allowing the structure to burn out. The house was unoccupied and did not have electricity, according to an officer at the scene. (Jill Bock, Staff)...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/30/14)
I would like to comment on a SpeakOut article that was in the May 22 paper where the caller was belittling anti-Common Core people. You can tell this is a brainwashed Obamanite liberal by their elitist language, following in lockstep with the talking point provided by the elitist administration in Washington, D.C., and our local school district. ...
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Gary Klingel
(Obituary ~ 05/30/14)
MOBERLY -- Gary Franklin Klingel, 65, formerly of Benton, died May 28, 2014, at the Harry S. Truman VA Memorial Hospital in Columbia. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Cynthia Thornton
(Obituary ~ 05/30/14)
SIKESTON -- Cynthia Ann Hawkins Hutcheson Thornton, 58, formerly of East Prairie, died at 8:45 a.m. May 28, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Donna Gee
(Obituary ~ 05/30/14)
SIKESTON -- Donna Gee died May 29, 2014 at her home in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Little League Fun
(Community Sports ~ 05/30/14)
Little league is in full swing at the Sikeston Sports Complex. Above: H &W Public Safety players converse on the bench as they take on Meeks Printing on Thursday in T-ball action.
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Squirrels look to return to Sr. Babe Ruth World Series
(Community Sports ~ 05/30/14)
CHARLESTON -- After coming closer than ever to winning the Senior Babe Ruth World Series, the Charleston Fighting Squirrels are back in action this summer with their eye still on winning Senior Babe Ruth's biggest prize. To do that they'll rely on some fresh faces to gel with what is a solid core returning from last year's playoff run...
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House Fire Photos
(Submitted Story ~ 05/30/14)
Witnessed the suspicious house fire and took photos. These might be useful?
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