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Update: Suspect identified in death of Sikeston man
(Local News ~ 07/12/14)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston woman has been charged with the murder of a Sikeston man on Thursday night. According to a news release from Captain Jim McMillen of Sikeston DPS, Savannah R. Davis, 27, was charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action and is being held on a $100,000 cash only bond...
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Bernie standout to coach at rival Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 07/12/14)
DEXTER -- Jordan McGowan and his closet are having a color scheme problem right now. The former sharpshooting Bernie and Three Rivers College guard has, in fact, counted all 26 of his shirts in Bernie Mules blue. They've been grouped together and scooted to one end...
- Softball tournaments take over Sikeston (Community Sports ~ 07/12/14)
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Sikeston boy dazzles all ages with magic, puppet show
(Local News ~ 07/12/14)
SIKESTON -- Seven-year-old Rodger Zawodniak showed no signs of jitters when he took the floor recently during his first official gig as a magician and ventriloquist. "I've been doing this for three or four months, and I know some magic tricks, and I brought some for you," Rodger told the crowd of 15 or so gathered in the dining room at La Bonne Maison assisted living facilities in Sikeston...
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Charleston hangs tough to down Portageville 7-3, stays in winner's bracket
(High School Sports ~ 07/12/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Despite staying on Charleston's heels all night long, the Portageville Bulldogs never quite got the big hit needed to up-end the defending state champion Fighting Squirrels. Working out of jam after jam, Charleston held off the Bulldogs for a 7-3 win the keeps them in the winner's bracket of the Senior Babe Ruth Missouri State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston...
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New Madrid County Jail prisoners relocated
(Local News ~ 07/12/14)
NEW MADRID -- As the workers move in to make repairs to the New Madrid County Jail, the inmates are being moved out. On July 2, approximately 28 prisoners were moved to the Scott County Jail at Benton for housing, according to Sheriff Terry Stevens. The jail continues to house those prisoners designated as trustees and prisoners who are scheduled for court appearances or need to be held overnight, he said...
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Volunteer firefighting a 'dying industry'
(Local News ~ 07/12/14)
SIKESTON -- Local volunteer fire departments aren't short handed but definitely have room for more. "We are on the low side," said Jeremy Perrien, chief of the Scott County Rural Fire Protection District. "We need a few more volunteers but we're not in bad shape."...
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Tennessee man is arrested on drug charges Thursday
(Local News ~ 07/12/14)
BENTON -- A Tennessee man is charged with various drug charges in Scott County. John D. Foster, 19, of Union City, Tenn., is charged with the class C felony of possession of a controlled substance, the class A misdemeanor of possession of marijuana, and the class A misdemeanor of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter...
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Inmate is facing forgery charges
(Local News ~ 07/12/14)
CHARLESTON -- A Sikeston resident is facing a felony charge after lying twice to law enforcement about her identity. According to a news release from Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore, Shericka Shuntay Lindsey, 19, of Sikeston, is charged with forgery, a class C felony punishable by up to seven years in the Department of Corrections. Her bond was set at $5,000...
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Jury awards $250,000 to ATF agent over arrest
(Local News ~ 07/12/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU (SMNS) -- A federal jury Thursday awarded $250,000 to a federal agent who sued a state trooper, alleging false arrest and false imprisonment, the agent's attorney reported Friday. Ryan Becker of Jackson, a special agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, sued trooper D.W. Crank of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, claiming Crank violated his civil rights by arresting him without probable cause...
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Charles Christian
(Obituary ~ 07/12/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- Charles Eugene Christian, 77, died July 11, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the full obituary, see Sunday's e-edition.
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Joseph Sowers
(Obituary ~ 07/12/14)
VANDUSER -- Joseph Sowers, 89, died July 10, 2014, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the full obituary, see Sunday's e-edition.
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Virginia Cothern Sponsler
(Obituary ~ 07/12/14)
RAYMORE -- Virginia H. Cothern Sponsler, 88, formerly of Sikeston, died July 9, 2014, at the home of her daughter in Raymore. For the full obituary, see Sunday's e-edition.
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Pamela Williams
(Obituary ~ 07/12/14)
SIKESTON -- Pamela Gayle Williams, 58, of Sikeston, died July 11, 2014 at 1 a.m. at the Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the full obituary, see Sunday's e-edition.
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Robert King
(Obituary ~ 07/12/14)
SIKESTON -- Robert King, 55 of rural Sikeston passed away at his home on July 11, 2014. For the full story, see Sunday's e-edition.
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Flora Eberley
(Obituary ~ 07/12/14)
BELL CITY -- Flora Mae Eberley, 76, of Bell City, MO died Sunday, July 6, 2014, in Dexter. For the full obituary, see Sunday's e-edition.
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'Police state' views are matter of perspective
(Column ~ 07/12/14)
I got a fascinating phone call this week from a seemingly bright young man who wanted to complain about the "police state" mentality of our local Public Safety Department. He clearly wanted to voice his strong opposition to the use of helicopters and the paramilitary force he viewed as our local law enforcement...
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Ribbon cutting | esi.comm
(Business ~ 07/12/14)
Esi.comm recently held a celebration of 30 years in business. Esi.comm has offered security, telecommunications and networking products and services to the Southeast Missouri area since 1984. Esi.comm moved into their new building, located at 105 Lillian Dr., in 2012. ...
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Ribbon cutting | Crazy Bart Fitness
(Business ~ 07/12/14)
A ribbon cutting was recently held at Crazy Bart Fitness on 2107 E. Malone. The business is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and all new members receive two free training classes. Crazy Bart Fitness has state of the art weight training and cardio equipment and offers a free initial health consultation as well as an individualized fitness and nutrition plan. ...
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Business briefs
(Business ~ 07/12/14)
SIKESTON -- The Barber Shop, located at 577 Greer in Sikeston, will be open for business beginning Monday. The Barber Shop will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (573) 258-0636. SIKESTON -- Stacey Comstock, sales manager of Century 21 Premiere Realty, recently attended the Century 21 International Management Academy. The academy is held annually at the brand's corporate headquarters in Madison, N.J...
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