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Sikeston soccer falls to Jackson 4-1
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com JACKSON -- After trailing by just a goal entering the second half, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs soccer team saw three straight scores by the Jackson Lady Indians result in a 4-1 loss. Despite trailing heavily in time of possession, the Lady Bulldogs held Jackson scoreless entering the final two minutes of the first half...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 03/23/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHO BECOMES FIRST MAJOR CANDIDATE TO JUMP INTO 2016 RACE "I am running for president," says Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Twitter, just hours ahead of an event to formally launch his candidacy...
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Sikeston's Junior Optimist club gives hope for the future
(Local News ~ 03/23/15)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Optimist Club now has hope for their future. If you are familiar with some of the programs supported by Optimists but don't know any members personally, that's because there simply aren't that many of them. The Sikeston Optimists are down to about a half dozen active members, according to Ronda Smith, president of the Sikeston Optimists...
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Full steam ahead
(Local News ~ 03/23/15)
Weston Woods, 3, was more than happy to take the controls during a tour of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' motor vessel, Mississippi, Saturday. Explaining the controls to Weston is Lee Hendrix, captain of the vessel. Hundreds of local residents turned out to tour the MV Mississippi, while it was parked at the New Madrid riverfront, and visit with its crew...
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Oran area man is arrested for stealing
(Local News ~ 03/23/15)
BENTON -- An Oran man is in custody after being arrested for stealing. According to a release from Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, Kevin L. Kielhofner, 34, has been charged with the Class A misdemeanor of stealing. Walter stated that on Friday, the Sheriff's Office responded to David's Food Mart at 115 N. ...
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Hazardous weather forecast for region
(Local News ~ 03/23/15)
PADUCAH, Ky. - It must be spring. Weather forecasters are warning of the possibility of thunderstorms, hail, winds and even frost this week in the region. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms will move eastward across the entire region late Tuesday through Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service at Paducah. A few storms may briefly produce damaging winds, especially where line segments develop, according to the NWS...
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Telethon triumph
(Local News ~ 03/23/15)
When the balloons dropped officially ending the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon Sunday evening, the final total on the board had reached $379,232, just short of the $400,000 goal. KRCC officials urged the public to mail in their pledges as they gear up for another year of service to youngsters across the region...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 03/23/15)
I get so tired of seeing those old preachers on TV tell people how much money they must send to God before God will do anything for them. The Bible does not say anything about a set amount. It says give and it will be given unto you. It doesn't say that you've got to give $500, $50 or whatever. ...
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Stan Harper
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
BERTRAND -- Stan Harper, 77, died at 3:50 a.m. March 21, 2015, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Homer King Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
MORLEY -- Homer Lee King Jr., 89, died March 21, 2015, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Michael Shriver
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
ST. LOUIS - Michael D. Shriver, 53, died March 21, 2015, at his home in St. Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Ramona Fletcher
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
RINCON, GA. - Ramona Lee Quertermous Fletcher, 81, died March 19, 2015, at The Place in Pooler. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Alton Stewart
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
SIKESTON -- Alton Stewart, 68, died March 22, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Lena Lee
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
SIKESTON -- Lena Lee, 95, died March 22, 2015, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Judy Richards
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
NEW MADRID - Judy Richard died March 22, 2015, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Essie Bowers
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
NEW MADRID - Essie Bowers died March 22, 2015, at her home in New Madrid. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Kelly FBLA earns District honors
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Students from Kelly High School took part in the annual FBLA district competitions were held at Southeast Missouri State University on Feb. 20. Students from schools throughout District 15 gathered to compete and obtain results from testing and to perform a variety of speeches and presentations. Categories of events included individual, team and performance events. District officers were also elected and inducted for the upcoming 2015-2016 year...
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Railroad crossings closed to traffic
(Local News ~ 03/23/15)
SIKESTON -- Effective at 7 a.m. Wednesday until 5 p.m. Friday, the Murray Lane railroad crossing and the Ruth Street railroad crossing will be completely closed to traffic (weather permitting). Work will also be performed on the West Malone railroad crossing, however, it will remain open. Burlington Northern will be performing the work...
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Shirley Faye Duffie
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
BERNIE - Shirley Faye Duffie, 79, died March 22, 2015, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Dale Hartle will officiate...
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Jeffery Lou Fowler
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
DELTA - Jeffery Lou Fowler, 62, died March 23, 2015, at Heartland Nursing Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. The Rev. Ed Rhodes will officiate...
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Daren Pulliam
(Obituary ~ 03/23/15)
BERNIE - Daren Lee Pulliam, 36, died March 22, 2015, in the emergency room at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Christian Lighthouse Center in Dexter. The Rev. Tim Russell will officiate...
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