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Portageville tops Senath-Hornersville for Bootheel Conference title
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/15)
For the third time this season, Portageville got the best of Senath-Hornersville. Only this time, the 55-23 win was for the Bootheel Conference Tournament championship. The Lady Bulldogs scored 12 points in all but the third quarter, which is when they put down 19. The Lady Lions had flourishes of quality throughout the game, but they struggled to get shots to fall. Meanwhile, Portageville kept pushing to get the most of their strengths...
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There is no time like snow time
(Local News ~ 02/19/15)
After being buried under almost a foot of snow, Southeast Missouri is slowly clearing the powder from the streets. It appears Punxsutawney Phil was right. Forecasters predicted six to 12 inches of snow would blanket New Madrid County Sunday night, and they were just about on the money. ...
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Academic All-State Award
(Local News ~ 02/19/15)
These student-athletes received the Academic All-State Award from the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association. To receive the award, students must have a 3.60 grade point average and play in 75 percent of varsity matches. From left are, Sydney Carter, Maura Kellams, Brittany Bessenger, Caroline Samples, Hannah Bullock, Sasha Starnes, and Molly Frakes...
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The Good News of the Gospel
(Column ~ 02/19/15)
Our world is filled with bad news every day. The threat of terrorism, natural disasters, murders, rapes, and tragedies of all kinds seem to permeate the media 24/7. The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news. In fact, the word gospel means, "good news." There is no greater news than the news that Jesus Christ came to die on the cross and set us free from the tyranny of sin. He also forgives and gives to those who repent eternal life...
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It's Snow Fun
(Editorial ~ 02/19/15)
I remember it very well. It was the winter of 1974 when we had a very harsh winter. I was in the sixth grade. As a young lad, I really liked getting on for snow days. I grew up in Piedmont, Mo. and attended Clearwater R-1 Schools. Piedmont is sets at the foot of Clark's Mountain, Missouri's third widest mountain in the state. Piedmont means "Foot of the Hill" thus the name of Piedmont. It was originally named Danielsville...
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Joint Committee Investigates Governor's Actions during Ferguson Crisis
(Column ~ 02/19/15)
Following the unrest and destruction that occurred in Ferguson last November many Missourians had questions as to why our governor failed to act to prevent some of the disturbing scenes that played out on national television. Since that time, the legislature has made a commitment to the people of Missouri to investigate and get answers as to why the National Guard was sent to Ferguson but then held back from helping local law enforcement and emergency responders when they desperately needed assistance.. ...
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Veteran, Portageville native, champions change
(Local News ~ 02/19/15)
COLUMBIA -- Ryan Gill has big plans. In the long-term, the University of Missouri senior hopes to enter law school, and when finished, work representing veterans. In the short-term, Gill hopes to persuade state lawmakers to do something for veterans and their families that they won't do for the public at large -- expand Medicaid eligibility...
- Snow fun (Local News ~ 02/19/15)
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Sikeston, NMCC and Dexter advance wrestlers in state tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com COLUMBIA -- Four of Sikeston's seven wrestlers are still in the running for a medal after the first day of the Class 3 state wrestling tournament at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Javeon Bonner (120), Courtney Hawkins (138), Josh Stinnett (182) and Mitchell Garner (220) each won their first round matches Thursday which moves them into the quarterfinals today...
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Norma J. Fortner
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Norma J. Fortner, 79, died Feb. 17, 2015, at Golden Living Care Center in Bloomfield. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, where services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Joe Payne of Dexter officiating...
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Hayes Laster
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
COMMERCE -- Hayes Winford Laster, 88, died Feb. 18, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. Log on to the electronic edition of the Standard Democrat for more obituaries and local news...
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Betty McFerron
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
CHAFFEE -- Elizabeth A. "Betty" McFerron, 88, died Feb. 17, 2015, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. Visitation is after 4 p.m. Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. The P.E.O. Service will be held at 7 p.m. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the chapel with the Rev. Gwen Streeter officiating...
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Kenneth Williams
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Kenneth Don Williams, 51, died Feb. 18, 2015, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville. Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery...
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Vernon Bledsoe
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
MATTHEWS -- Vernon Lee Bledsoe, 79, died Feb. 17, 2015, at his home. Visitation and funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kelley Grubbs, pastor of the Murray Lane Baptist Church in Sikeston, officiating...
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Topping last season, Sikeston sending seven wrestlers to state meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Heading into the Class 3, District 1 tournament last weekend, Sikeston head wrestling coach Chris Lowe was optimistic his team could best last year's performance where they sent five grapplers on to state. Not only did they top last season's performance, but the Bulldogs will be sending seven wrestlers to state, a new high in Lowe's three years leading the program...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 02/19/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday: 1. HOW OBAMA VIEWS TERROR FIGHT He says the U.S. is not at war with Islam but with people who have perverted the religion. 2. KIEV: WITHDRAWAL FROM STRATEGIC TOWN ALMOST COMPLETE...
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Fire ignites ammunition in burning home
(Local News ~ 02/19/15)
MINER (SMNS) -- Firefighters said ammunition set off by heat from flames kept crews at bay while fighting a house fire Tuesday morning in Scott County. The call went out at 7:22 a.m. to a house off Highway 62 east of Miner. Fire crews said they had a difficult time getting their trucks and two tankers to the house because of ice and snow on the roads and the home's driveway...
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Toddler's injuries lead to charges of child-abuse
(Local News ~ 02/19/15)
SCOTT CITY -- A Scott City man has been charged with two counts of child abuse after a toddler in his care was injured. A probable-cause affidavit by officer Todd Rayl of the Scott City Police Department stated Rayl was contacted Saturday by the Scott County Juvenile Office with a report of child abuse...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 02/19/15)
I was wondering about the case in New Madrid about the beating that was supposed to have a hearing on Feb. 4. I've heard nothing about it. I just wonder why there's not been anything in the paper. We typically don't cover arraignments on assault charges. Any action will be included in the Associate Court Record from New Madrid County...
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Nora Moore
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Nora Elizabeth Moore, 89, died Feb. 18, 2015, at East Prairie Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Benjamin Heil
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Benjamin R. Heil, 88, died Feb. 17, 2015, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Karla Turner
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
DEXTER -- Karla J. Turner, 51, died Feb. 17, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Vernon Bledsoe
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
MATTHEWS -- Vernon Lee Bledsoe, 79, died Feb. 17, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Shirley Jeffers
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Shirley Knox Jeffers, 80, died Feb. 16, 2015, at St. Anthony Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Kenneth Williams
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Kenneth Don Williams, 51, died Feb. 18, 2015, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Betty McFerron
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
CHAFFEE -- Elizabeth A. "Betty" McFerron, 88, died Feb. 17, 2015, at Chaffee Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Hayes Laster
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
COMMERCE -- Hayes Winford Laster, 88, died Feb. 18, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Marietta Whitworth
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. -- Visitation and memorial services that were scheduled at 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. Friday at the Hunter Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sikeston, Mo., for Marietta Twitty Whitworth, 95, who died on Dec. 19, 2014, have been cancelled due to weather...
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Norma J. Fortner
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Norma J. Fortner, 79, died Feb. 17, 2015, at Golden Living Care Center in Bloomfield. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Frances Shelby
(Obituary ~ 02/19/15)
KARNAK, Ill. -- Frances Louise Johnson Shelby, 89, formerly of Mississippi County, Mo., died Feb. 17, 2015, at York Place Nursing Facility in Bertrand, Mo. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Police continue searching for missing woman
(Local News ~ 02/19/15)
KENNETT (SMNS) -- The Kennett Police Department continues to search for 46-year-old Deana R. Davison of Kennett. She was last seen the night of Jan. 26 at the Super 8 Motel in Kennett. She apparently left during the night. Anyone with information on Davison's whereabouts is asked to call the police station at 573-888-4622. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also lists her on its missing persons page...
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Local event to help residents prepare for emergencies, earthquakes
(Local News ~ 02/19/15)
Editor's Note: Due to impending inclement weather forecast for Friday and Saturday, this event has been rescheduled for April 18. SIKESTON -- An event in Sikeston to better prepare area residents for emergencies is planned for later this month, which is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri...
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