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Garner takes first at Tiger Classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Sikeston junior Mitchell Garner took first place in the 220-pound weight division Saturday to cap a stellar finish for the Sikeston wrestling team. Garner topped Jackson's Jameson McCullough after a 10-8 decision. "Mitchell wrestled very tough and won in controlling fashion," Sikeston head coach Chris Lowe said...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Chaffee wins consolation game at Twin Rivers Classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com BROSELEY -- Julia Sutterfield scored a game-high 14 points to lead the eighth-seeded Red Devils to a 46-20 victory over the No. 16 Redbirds in a consolation quarterfinal of the Twin Rivers Lady Royals Christmas Classic. Kylie Wilhite added 11 points for Chaffee (6-1). The Red Devils will take on No. 13 Portageville on Monday at noon in a consolation semifinal...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 12/22/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. POLICE DEPARTMENTS ON ALERT AFTER COP KILLINGS The rank and file is warned to wear bulletproof vests and avoid making inflammatory posts on social media after the fatal shooting of two NYPD officers...
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Larry Peterson
(Obituary ~ 12/22/14)
MAPLEWOOD -- Larry Glen Peterson, 63, died Dec. 20, 2014. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mary Etta Lancaster
(Obituary ~ 12/22/14)
SIKESTON -- Mary Etta Lancaster, 75, died Dec. 21, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Charlie Lutz III
(Obituary ~ 12/22/14)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Charles "Charlie" Ignatious Lutz III, 64, died Nov. 26, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Raymond Averitt
(Obituary ~ 12/22/14)
MATTHEWS -- Raymond Randle Averitt, 74, died Dec. 21, 2014, at the Close To Home Nursing Center in Matthews. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Juanita Saalwaechter
(Obituary ~ 12/22/14)
NEW MADRID -- Anna Juanita Saalwaechter, 94, died Dec. 20, 2014, at the Golden Living Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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David Jordan
(Obituary ~ 12/22/14)
MOREHOUSE -- David Edward Jordan, 72, of Morehouse, died Dec. 20, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Bob Lowe
(Obituary ~ 12/22/14)
SIKESTON -- Bobby Gene Lowe, 81, died Dec. 21, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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James Colbert
(Obituary ~ 12/22/14)
SIKESTON -- James Colbert, 91, died Dec. 20, 2014, at Saint Frances Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Benton man found safe on Saturday
(Local News ~ 12/22/14)
BENTON -- A Benton man whose family reported missing was found safe Saturday. Michael "Daran" McDonald, 47, who was last seen Wednesday at the home of his sister, Leah Faringer, was found safe and unharmed Saturday evening, according to Faringer and the Scott County Sheriff's Department...
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Driver of stolen car involved in wreck at-large
(Local News ~ 12/22/14)
HOLLAND -- The driver of a stolen vehicle involved in a two-vehicle accident that injured a Steele man Sunday in Pemiscot County remains at-large by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. About 6 a.m. on U.S. 61, just south of Holland, the northbound vehicle driven by an unknown male crossed the center line, according to the Patrol Southbound motorist Steven E. Wheatley, 57, attempted to evade the vehicle but was struck in the side and overturned...
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Deputies arrest three following a 911 report of shots fired
(Local News ~ 12/22/14)
BENTON -- Three Scott County residents face charges after an emergency 911 call reported gunshots fired and a physical assault at a Sikeston residence. Wade L. Griffin, 29, of Sikeston is charged with the felonies of second degree domestic assault, possession of a controlled substance, and two counts of first degree child endangerment...
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A Radical Christmas
(Local News ~ 12/22/14)
Jenifer Moxley is caught eating Santa's cookies by Orel Friend during a skit, "Are You Eating Santa's Cookies?" during the Radical Christmas event hosted by area churches Saturday.
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Butcher knife used in robbery
(Local News ~ 12/22/14)
SIKESTON - A woman who robbed a convenience store armed with a butcher's knife was quickly taken into custody with the assistance of the store's staff and patrons. On Sunday, the Scott County Court charged Amanda Carr, 29, of Cape Girardeau with felony robbery and armed criminal action...
- Suspicious fire investigated (Local News ~ 12/22/14)
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SPEAKOUT (573-471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 12/22/14)
I was watching Dr. Phil and he had Michael Brown's parents on his show. Of course the so-called Rev. Al Sharpton was on video putting his two cents in. That man is causing divide in the country between the blacks and the whites. Sure I believe there are some police officers that are bullies and misuse their badges. ...
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