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Portageville Bulldogs Win Season Opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/14)
Although there were mistakes made, the Portageville (PHS) High School Bulldogs fought hard in their season home-opener, defeating East Prairie, 67-53. It was pretty much a close game, within a few points, until the last quarter. Portageville gained control of the game off the boards, and from East Prairie turnovers...
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Portageville Lady Bulldogs are Third Place Champs
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/14)
Despite an eight-point loss to Kennett last Friday, the Portageville High School (PHS) Lady Bulldogs came back on Saturday to win third place in the Gideon Classic Girls' Basketball Tournament. Kennett was the second seed, and Portageville had third. PHS defeated the Senath-Hornersville High School Lady Lions, 48-27...
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Wardell Cemetery pays tribute to veterans
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
It may not be the Arlington National Cemetery, but with one look at the Wardell Cemetery, one can tell there is a lot of history and respect for those who have passed on. Local volunteers Jim Barron, Carl Alderson, Lee Watkins, and T. R. Thompson manage the cemetery, with the financial help of past Wardell High School classmates. ...
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A Musical Christmas
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
New Madrid Elementary students entertained family and friends Wednesday afternoon with a selection of Christmas music and special guests, including Santa Claus. To the delight of the audience and the youngsters, Santa showed his dance moves (right) as the third through fifth graders sang "Rockin' Ole St. ...
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Three families affected by Howardville fire
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
HOWARDVILLE -- Three New Madrid County families are recovering after a fire damaged their homes early Wednesday. At 2:58 a.m. Wednesday, Lilbourn Fire Department responded to County Road 506 in Howardville, where a home was fully engulfed in flames, according to Lilbourn firefighter Anthony Roberts...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston wrestlers split dual, Kelly advances to tourney final
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston wrestling team split a dual between Carbondale, Ill., and Cape Central Wednesday at Cape Central High School. Sikeston took down Cape Central 60-18 but fell to Carbondale 37-26. Robert Rodgers (170), Devin Cochran (182) and Gage Barber (220) all won both their matches...
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Cape Central bounces Sikeston from SEMO Conference tournament 62-59
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs know how to make things exciting. Now they just need to learn how to win. For the second straight game the Bulldogs lost a nail-biter, this time falling to Cape Central 62-59 on Wednesday night in the consolation semifinals of the SEMO Conference Tournament...
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Two arrested in Mississippi County burglary investigation
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
CHARLESTON -- Two East Prairie residents face burglary and theft charges after a vehicle, firearm and other property were reported missing in Mississippi County. Lance Elliott Simmerman, 28, of East Prairie is charged with burglary in the first degree, a class B felony punishable upon conviction by up to 15 years imprisonment, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm, stealing a motor vehicle and two counts of receiving stolen property, all class C felonies punishable upon conviction by up to seven years in the Department of Corrections.. ...
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Malden woman faces felony charge from shoplifting
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
SIKESTON -- For those who think shoplifting is a game, the ante has been raised. Byranda Guanise Herron, 22, of Malden is charged with first degree burglary, a class B felony, with a cash or surety bond set at $5,000. The charges are based on the allegation that Herron unlawfully entered Walmart to commit a crime -- which fits the legal definition of burglary, according to Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer for the Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. AP INVESTIGATION: WASHINGTON INFILTRATED CUBA'S HIP-HOP SCENE The U.S. Agency for International Development sought to turn Cuban youths against the government through the underground music scene...
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Benton man is arrested for domestic assault
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
BENTON -- A Benton man is in jail following his third arrest on domestic assault charges this year. Travis A. Huckabay, 42, of Benton is charged with the Class A misdemeanor of third degree domestic assault. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sgt. Charles Pratt responded to Huckabay's residence in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress...
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Maxine Romines
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
MATTHEWS -- Maxine Romines, 90, died Dec. 10, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gracie Palmer
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
CHAFFEE -- Gracie Renee Palmer, infant daughter of Jessie Renee Horman and Joshua Evan Palmer of Chaffee, died Dec. 9, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Dorothy Collins
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
SIKESTON -- Dorothy Collins, 76, died Dec. 10, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Sara Guzman
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
ORAN -- Sara Irene Guzman, 60, died Dec. 9, 2014, at the family home in Oran. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lee O. Matthews
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
SIKESTON -- Lee O. Matthews, 88, died Dec. 9, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Cookie contest
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
The cookies have been judged. Look for the winners of the Standard Democrat's 12 Cookies of Christmas in our weekend edition.
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 12/11/14)
I would like to know one thing. Where is Ol' Al, Holder and this President at when all these cities were being burnt to the ground? Ol' Al, he's real good about coming on national TV and running his big mouth. These police officers have a right to protect themselves and their community at all costs. ...
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Jerry Wallace Shumate
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
Jerry was born in Conway, AR on August 16, 1949. He was the son of the late Edward Dale Shumate and Modene Wallace Shumate. He departed this life on December 6, 2014 at the Portageville Nursing Center at the age of 65 years, 3 months and 21 days. Jerry was an over-the-road truck driver...
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Lyndell Kyle Pullam
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
Kyle was born January 17, 1973, in Memphis, TN. He was the son of John Ed Pullam and Patricia Ann (Patty) Bennett Pullam. He departed this life on December 3, 2014 in Cape Girardeau at the age of 41 years, 11 months and 17 days. Kyle grew up in Caruthersville and graduated from Caruthersville High School in 1991. After high school, he went to Linn Technical College where he studied drafting...
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Andrew John Eftink
(Obituary ~ 12/11/14)
Andrew Eftink, of Portageville, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was 88 years, 9 months and 18 days of age. Andrew was born February 17, 1926 in Portageville to Elizabeth (Elfrink) and John Henry Eftink...
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Flu vaccine may be less effective this winter
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
The flu vaccine may not be very effective this winter, according to U.S. health officials who worry this may lead to more serious illnesses and deaths. Flu season has begun to ramp up, and officials say the vaccine does not protect well against the dominant strain seen most commonly so far this year. That strain tends to cause more deaths and hospitalizations, especially in the elderly...
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Layken Reece Ellis
(Births ~ 12/11/14)
Lindsey Ellis, of Portageville, is proud to announce the birth of her second daughter, Layken Reece Ellis. Layken was born November 24, 2014 at 10:05 a.m. at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 & 1/4 inches long...
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Santa Village in New Madrid Dec. 13
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
NEW MADRID - Businesses in New Madrid are pitching in as part of the community's Christmas celebration to create Santa's Village. Youngsters will find a variety of activities from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 13 including: Dasher's Daily Gazette. Pick up a copy of Dasher's Daily Gazette at The Weekly Record to read about the fun things to see and do in Santa's Village and about all of the sales that are taking place in the downtown stores...
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Hunter-Dawson home holiday tours Dec. 12, 13
(Local News ~ 12/11/14)
The public is invited to enjoy an 1860s Victorian Christmas during tours of the Hunter-Dawson home. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, tours will be December 12 and 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with candlelight tours from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. each evening...
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