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Stamp out breast cancer
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
The Sikeston Post Office is pretty in pink through Oct. 31 as it joins the effort to help fund breast cancer research. Currently postal employees are selling shirts to "Help Stamp Out Breast Cancer" and books of special first class "Fund the Fight Find A Cure" breast cancer stamps. ...
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Portageville ready for its first semifinal test
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- In just their third year of fall competition the Portageville Lady Bulldogs have made an improbable deep postseason run that isn't over yet. Now they sit just two games away from greatness. On Friday the Lady Bulldogs will open up play at the Class 2 semifinals in Springfield with a chance at their first ever state championship on the line...
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Portageville claims second-straight title with win over NMCC
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- The Portageville Lady Bulldogs were fortunate to have played its semifinal match first. Top-seeded Portageville took care of South Pemiscot in two sets during the first match of the Class 2, District 1 semifinal round Tuesday and then took it easy on the sidelines...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. US TIGHTENS EBOLA SCREENING AT AIRPORTS The move responds to pressure from some Congress members and the public to impose a travel ban on the three countries at the heart of the outbreak...
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Miner to seek LED lighting bids and other electric work
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com MINER -- LED lighting would be the best fix for the Miner Convention Center's parking lot lights. The Miner Board of Aldermen approved during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday paying Don Hart Jr. of Hart Electric in Matthews for work completed so far and seeking bids to correct remaining electrical problems at the Convention Center...
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S is for spider
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
Kristi Bond's pre-school students at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews made spider webs with spiders during the week they were learning about the letter S. Pictured is the afternoon pre-school class.
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Students of the month
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
September Students of the Month at Matthews Elementary in Matthews were selected from Christie Kenedy's third grade class. Pictured with their plaques are Katelyn Helmes and Hayden Harris.
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Doing the math
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
Samantha Pullen's second grade class at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews worked with three-digit numbers during the first quarter. Several of her students successfully wrote from 1 to 1,000 with no mistakes. Pictured are: Jackson Parker, Destiney Pope, Dawson Loomes, Kiya Vaught and Calleigh Cooksey...
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On board with fire safety
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
The children of Concordia Lutheran School, with their teacher Brenda Moore, learned about fire prevention and how to evacuate a home at the time of a fire. Representatives of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety were present to lead the children in exploring the subject and in exploring a firetruck on Oct. 14, during Fire Prevention Week...
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Young pups
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
The Sikeston R-6 ECE (Preschool) September PUPs of the month were announced recently. Pictured are Gabby Harrell, Elizabeth Butler, Zya'rell Turner, Callie Riley, Korban Higgins and Lexcie Pratcher with principals Sarah Carbaugh, left, and Jenny Hobeck...
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Junior high
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
The following students were selected by the Sikeston Junior High faculty and staff as being an excellent representation of "respect," the character word of the month for September. Pictured are seventh and eighth grade students: Sarah Barbre, Christian Blackmon, Seth Copeland, Levi Curry, Damya Dunn, Ali Hay, Rory Jaynes, Aaron Mayes, Daemon Rogers, Grace Warren, Brynna Wiese, Spencer Williams and Mandy Wilson. Not pictured is Shelby Hodgkiss...
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Richland High School lists first quarter honor students
(Submitted Story ~ 10/22/14)
ESSEX -- Richland High School has announced the honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. They are: Bridgett Anderson, Breanna Bond, Austen Buttry, Katie Condict, Mikalyn Davis, Dominic DeBord, Allison Jones, Norman Oakley, Anthony Parker, Noah Pearce...
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Class assists Little League football
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
The Charleston High School Ag Construction class recently completed cutting out football signs for the Charleston Little League Football. Pictured are Shawn Isbell, Deonte Clemons and Bruce Simmons at work. The class utilized planning, layout and cutting skills for this project...
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On target
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
Charleston High School JROTC A Team recently competed against New Madrid County Central High School's JROTC in marksmanship. During the event Jacob Shands placed second in the prone position. Datoka Mccurter placed second in standing and kneeling positions as well as second place with overall score...
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Sikeston student earns recognition at Boys State
(Submitted Story ~ 10/22/14)
SIKESTON -- Fred Howell Thornton IV participated in The American Legion Boys State of Missouri June 14-21 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Thornton, who is the son of Fred and Nan Thornton of Sikeston, was selected on his leadership, citizenship, academics and character during his junior year at Sikeston High School. Thornton was sponsored by the Sikeston Kiwanis Club...
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Field day fun
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
On Aug. 28, a group of students from New Madrid County Central High School's FFA along with other groups participated in Delta Field Day in Portageville. During the event students had the opportunity to learn about pig weeds, the future technology for fields and new ways to spread pesticides in fields. ...
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PAT honorees
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
The Sikeston R-6 School District Parents as Teachers program honored three youngsters in September as its "Students of the Month." Pictured from left are Levi Simpson, the son of Nathan and Lauren Simpson; Kinsley Kirchner, daughter of Cierra Kirchner; and Lincoln Coffey, the son of Lauren Coffey...
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Rewarding a job well done
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
Charleston Middle School had a "Test Scores Night" Sept. 23 to honor students who scored advanced or proficient on the MAP Test. Pictured are, from left: Chris Stanfield, Jennifer Dement, Shelley Helmes and sixth grade student Ricky Murphy. Parents received student scores from the MAP Test taken last spring, and CMS Counselor Jennifer Dement explained the results pages. ...
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September pups
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/22/14)
The Sikeston Kindergarten Center honored its September PUPs of the month. The honor recognizes students for their behavior. Pups are polite, understanding, make good choices and play and work safely. Pictured front row are: Louis Montjoy, Kyle Thuesen, Malcome Turner, Tyrell Anderson, Madalyn Manning, Sean Smith, Adriana Peet, Allan Sneeringer and Avery Fritz; middle row: Lynleigh Davis, Jackson Garner, Gunner Hopkins, Elijah Barnes, Mason Babb, Keith Dixon, Crystal Lee, Tavion Bradley, Morgan Kolwyck and RicKyah Lewis; and back row: Aubreigh Landers, Zavior Boyd, Karleigh Dement, Zyaira Bonds, Jaidyn Alston, Za'Quaiviion Moore, Kennedi Sims, Quay Turner, Lauren Estes and Orlandues Sheron.. ...
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Sharing a story
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
Richard Montgomery, left, and Mike Shain visit with Dan Whittle, seated, the author of "Canalou: People, Culture, Bootheel Town." A donation of $7,500 from the Montgomery family to the Center for Regional History, which published Whittle's book, will enable 500 copies to be distributed to high schools in the Bootheel and in neighboring states. For more on the presentation of the donation at Southeast Missouri State University's Sikeston campus, see Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Two arrested for drugs, receiving stolen property
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
BENTON - A search for stolen property also uncovered drug paraphernalia at the home of a Benton area couple. Kenneth D. Blankenship, 50, and Bobbie Wipfler, 36, are each charged with the felonies of possession of a controlled substance and receiving stolen property and the misdemeanor of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Blankenship is also charged with the felony of unlawful possession of a firearm,...
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Couple arrested after drugs found
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
BENTON -- Two persons are in custody after the discovery of drugs and drug paraphernalia at a Morley residence. David D. Kelley, 41, of Morley is charged with two felony counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and felony possession of any methamphetamine precursor drug with the intent to manufacture after his home was searched Monday evening...
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Inmate now facing tampering charge
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
CHARLESTON -- A Mississippi County inmate is facing an additional charge after attempting to influence his victim to change testimony. Laterence Antonia Caldwell, 24, of Charleston was charged with tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution, after Jail Administrator Cory Hutcheson noticed outgoing mail addressed by Caldwell to the victim in his pending domestic assault case...
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Sikeston bank robbed
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
SIKESTON - The FBI and Sikeston Department of Public Safety are investigating a robbery at a Sikeston Bank. At 11:52 a.m. Monday, Sikeston DPS received a call of a bank robbery at Alliance Bank, 820 N. Main. According to Capt. James McMillen, DPS public information officer, the suspect entered the bank around 10 minutes before noon and demanded cash...
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Jamie Koch
(Obituary ~ 10/22/14)
CHAFFEE -- Jamie Elaine Koch, 48, died Oct. 18, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Hazel Franks
(Obituary ~ 10/22/14)
DEXTER -- Hazel Marie Franks, 73, died Oct. 20, 2014, at Southeast Healthcare of Stoddard County in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Chris Howard
(Obituary ~ 10/22/14)
MORENCI, Mich. -- James C. "Chris" Howard, 51, died Oct. 20, 2014, in Franklin, Kan. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lee Earl Nabors
(Obituary ~ 10/22/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Lee Earl "Lebo" Nabors, 72, died at 10:38 a.m. Oct. 16, 2014, at the Landmark Hospital. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Amy Burns
(Obituary ~ 10/22/14)
SIKESTON -- Amy Burns, 84, died Oct. 21, 2014, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Richard Williams
(Obituary ~ 10/22/14)
SIKESTON -- Richard J. Williams, 80, died at 2:50 p.m. Oct. 18, 2014, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Chad Steverson
(Obituary ~ 10/22/14)
MINER -- Chad Edward Steverson, 37, died Oct. 18, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Robert Lyons
(Obituary ~ 10/22/14)
CHARLESTON -- Robert Lyons, 81, died Oct. 16, 2014, at the Charleston Manor Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Stotsky on Missouri ...
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
SIKESTON -- On Monday, Dr. Sandra Stotsky observed two committees developing Missouri's learning standards while she was visiting in Jefferson City. Stotsky visited with a committee developing science standards and the committee developing standards for English/language arts for grades 6-12. According to committee rules, visitors can make comments if they've been asked for them by the group...
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Education expert speaks to crowd Tuesday
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com MINER -- A national education expert who served on an initial Common Core committee shared her thoughts and experience with the national learning standards while speaking to a crowd Tuesday at the Miner Convention Center...
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Tenn. man killed in crash
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
HAYTI -- A Tennessee man died in an accident in Pemiscot County. At 12:35 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 412, two miles west of Hayti, an eastbound van driven by David L. Warden, 37, of Ripley, Tenn., ran into the rear of an eastbound tractor-trailer rig driven by Anthony J. Bissel, 26, of Wardell, according to a report from the Missouri Highway Patrol...
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Administration fails to show leadership
(Column ~ 10/22/14)
If I didn't know better, I'd think the President was intentionally trying to torpedo Democrats' hope of holding Senate control in next month's midterm elections. For an administration prone to missteps, the past few weeks have raised the bar on the apparent rudderless ship of state...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 10/22/14)
I would like to thank Mike Rentals for sponsoring the Save-a-Pet ad in your newspaper. It is nice to be able to see what homeless pets they have. I know this is helping the animals find a new home. If you need a new pet addition to your family, be sure and check with the homeless shelter. There are a lot of animals that need a home. Thanks again Mike Rentals for doing what you do...
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Night informs students parents about high school years and beyond
(Local News ~ 10/22/14)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston High School students and their parents will have the opportunity to learn more about what they will face throughout high school and beyond during the second annual Plan 4 Success Night. Set to begin at 6 p.m. Monday in the high school cafeteria, parents and students in grades 9-12 will choose from various informational sessions to attend...
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Portageville Seniors' hopeful victory snatched by the Eagles
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/14)
PORTAGEVILLE -- One of the most familiar sights J.C. Dryden has had the past four years was seeing his father call out plays on the sideline on Friday nights or during practice in between. The senior has had to go without that comfort more than he'd like to recently...
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