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Obama pardons Kennett felon
(Local News ~ 12/27/14)
A Kennett, Missouri, man was among 20 people to whom President Barack Obama granted clemency this week. Antonio Gromyko Reeves pleaded guilty in 2004 to distribution of 6.05 grams of cocaine base and was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in federal prison...
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NMCC flys by Herrin, Ill. during first round of Carbondale Holiday Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/14)
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles began the 51st Annual SIH/Carbondale Holiday Tournament off with a bang. The Eagles (8-1) took down Herrin, Ill., 76-43 Friday behind 31 points from senior Willie Jimerson. NMCC is in the Class A bracket of the 16-team tournament and will play St. Mary's High School from Paducah, Ken., today at 3:30 p.m. in the bracket semifinals...
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Dexter takes down Portageville, seeds hold true during first round at Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- Unable to make up for a rough start, 11th-seeded Portageville fell to sixth-seeded Dexter 62-47 Friday in the opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. "We played a good second half, but the first half we didn't show up," Bulldogs' head coach Jason Irby said. "That's been something we've struggled with all year, playing four quarters. Until we decide to play four quarters we might be in trouble."...
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Lady Bulldogs fall to host St. Dominic 51-42 in first round
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com O'FALLON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs fell into the consolation bracket of the 21st Annual St. Dominic Christmas Tournament after a 51-42 loss to the host school on Friday night. Sixth-seeded Sikeston was scheduled to play No. 7 seed Parkway West on Saturday but results were not available at press time...
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Bulldogs race past Parkway North for 67-43 first round win
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com O'FALLON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs boys basketball team advanced to the championship bracket of the 21st Annual St. Dominic Christmas Tournament with a 67-43 win over Parkway North on Friday night at St. Dominic High School...
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Routs rule first round of Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Javonta Daniel led with 25 points while Matt Blissett added 21 during Scott County Central's 87-45 win over Kelly Friday during the first round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau...
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Sikeston girls advance to St. Dominic tournament consolation title game
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com O'FALLON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs basketball team advanced to the consolation championship of the 21st Annual St. Dominic Christmas Tournament with a 48-31 win over Parkway West on Saturday morning. Sixth-seeded Sikeston (5-3) used its pressure defense and and speed to shut down the seventh-seeded Longhorns' offense...
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Ah-cho-o-o! Southeast Missouri takes first hit from cold, flu bugs
(Local News ~ 12/27/14)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The cold and flu season has definitely arrived, and while the first round may be tapering off, another round is sure to hit in the coming weeks. Local medical providers encourage residents to taken precautions now to lessen their chances of getting sick or be prepared when they do...
- Water works (Local News ~ 12/27/14)
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One arrested, another sought for shooting
(Local News ~ 12/27/14)
CARUTHERSVILLE -- A man is in custody in connection with the shooting of a woman at a Caruthersville dance club. However, officials report the investigation is continuing. Tishaun Carter, 30, of Kennett is charged with second degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with a shooting at The Spot Dance Club, 908 Truman Blvd...
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Races develop to fill offices
(Local News ~ 12/27/14)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Filing for municipal offices remains open for another three weeks, however races have already developed in several communities. This year, those candidates who are filing for office have a little more paperwork to do...
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Taxing times ahead
(Local News ~ 12/27/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- When it comes to paying personal property tax to the city of Sikeston, it is more and more likely the check's in the mail. The deadline to pay city property taxes -- or for a payment to be postmarked, if sent by mail -- without paying a penalty is 5 p.m. Wednesday...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 12/27/14)
There's always a scrooge or someone that thinks they know it all. Maybe you will open your heart. Some people do work but they don't make enough to give their children Christmas and pay utilities and rent. It's none of your concern. Keep your mouth shut. Be happy. You're alive. Have a good day and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas...
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