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Twin Rivers topples Portageville 64-33 for Class 3, District 1 crown
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- The defending district champion and its team leader was, simply, too strong. The Portageville girls basketball team fell to top-seeded Twin Rivers 64-33 during the Class 3, District 1 championship game Friday at New Madrid County Central High School...
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Eagles capture Class 3, District 1 crown with 70-32 romp over Malden
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- All season long New Madrid County Central has shown that this team is different than Eagles teams of the past few years. They shoot it better. They defend better. They rebound better. They're just, well, better...
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Chaffee downs Scott Central 63-49 for first district title since 1978
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- For the four years she's been a starter at Chaffee, senior Jordan Pruitt remained confident the Lady Devils would end their three-plus decade drought without a district title before her career ended. In her final chance, Pruitt and her Chaffee teammates delivered their school it's first championship hardware since before anyone on the team was born...
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Porter's lights-out second half guides Scott Central to Class 2, District 1 title
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- A Class 1 powerhouse for generations, many fans wondered how Scott County Central would handle the step up in competition to Class 2 this postseason. For two quarters the answer was not a positive one for the Braves as they battled Bernie for the Class 2, District 1 championship...
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Outstanding students
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/28/15)
New Madrid Elementary School recently named its second quarter outstanding students. Earning the honor were Craig Cope, Lyric Grant, Lili Tanner, Jack Farrenburg, Casey Hornburg, Katie Creasy, Heidi Jimerson, Conrad Purnell, Mylee Cook, Jayla Hill, Trae Hydle, Kamryn Cook, Peyton Jarmon, Ashton Ellis, Kenzie Redden, John Garrett Harris, Evan McClellan, Annalee Keene, Kylee Sturgeon, Trustin Polk, Kaylee Walsh, Drew Howell, Ellie Cravens, Wendy Benson, Austin Eddy, Charity Carnell, Kristopher Weaver, Riley Sloan, Gracie Markland and Tre'Shaun Richard. ...
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New Madrid County R-1 students win recognition at FBLA District Conference
(Submitted Story ~ 02/28/15)
MALDEN -- Members of the New Madrid County R-1 Future Business Leaders of America Chapter earned numerous honors during the 2015 FBLA District 16 Leadership Conference on Feb. 6, in Malden. Winning recognition at the District 16 Leadership Conference were: Sidney Cummins, Sarah Hupp and Payton Jones, first place Entrepreneurship; Katie Curry, first place Database Design and Applications; Jessye Griffin, first place Client Service; Sarah Hupp, first place Insurance and Risk Management; and Erica Palmer, first place FBLA Principles and Procedures.. ...
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Sikeston seniors are recognized for service, scholarship
(Submitted Story ~ 02/28/15)
SIKESTON -- Natalie Sue Regenold and Fred Howell Thornton IV were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for February. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names a male and female senior each month. Character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholastic ability are criteria used to select one "Student of the Year" at the end of the 2014-2015 school year...
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In the bag
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/28/15)
The New Madrid County Central FFA and Skills USA teamed up in December to bag candy for the Lions Club members to give away during the New Madrid Christmas Parade.
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Mock city council weighs in on pet licensing requirements
(Local News ~ 02/28/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- This year's Mock City Council tabled a bill that would have required residents to license pets kept in the city -- which might have been the best decision to make. A bill which would amend city code to establish a licensing program for dogs and cats in the city was discussed at length by the Mock City Council Friday as part of this year's Ron Creed Memorial Youth in Government Day...
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Two nabbed on meth charges
(Local News ~ 02/28/15)
MORLEY -- Two Morley residents are facing felony drug charges following a team effort by area law enforcement agencies. Lee B. Presson, 32, and Brittani D. Clark, 26, are both charged with possession of a controlled substance charge, a class C felony; possession of a chemical with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance, a class F felony; and a misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charge...
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One faces forgery charges
(Local News ~ 02/28/15)
CHARLESTON -- A Mississippi County man faces forgery charges following an investigation by local law enforcement. Bruce Edward Penrod, 57, of East Prairie is charged with forgery, a class C felony punishable upon conviction by up to seven years imprisonment...
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School officials mull calendar changes after recent snow
(Local News ~ 02/28/15)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Spring breaks will be shortened and the school year extended for some school districts as all were forced to cancel classes for several days following the recent winter storm. Since returning to school, some officials have been busy trying to decide when to make up the missed days...
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Arrest is made after assault with bat
(Local News ~ 02/28/15)
BENTON -- A Bell City-area man was arrested for an assault with a baseball bat after his alleged victim tied him up until police arrived. Thomas Rust Brown, 31, of Bell City is charged with first degree assault, a class B felony; and two felony counts of armed criminal action...
- March Calendar Girl: Esther Chinwuko (Local News ~ 02/28/15)
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 02/28/15)
I don't know where in the world a woman gets that when she gets a divorce a man should keep her up for the rest of her life and they should just lay around and do nothing. That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard of. Get out and get a job. That's probably why they got a divorce anyway, they were lazy and just sat around on the couch and wanted the best of everything and didn't want to get out and do anything. Good grief, that's ridiculous...
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