Stories from Monday, June 1, 2015

Ramsey Hogan (left) and Charlotte Jacobsen dance to "Clownin' Around" in Melissa's Studio of Performing Arts 2015 recital "Dancin' for a Livin'," held Saturday at the Clara Drinkwater Newman Auditorium in Charleston. Parents, family and friends packed the auditorium all throughout the day as four different sessions of dance recitals were held...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SURVEILLANCE POWERS LAPSE WHILE SENATE DEBATES HOUSE BILL Republican Sen. Rand Paul stands in the way of extending the program, angering his GOP colleagues and frustrating intelligence officials. Some civil liberties groups cheer him...

KENNETT -- A Stoddard County judge ordered a Malden woman to stand trial Friday on more than a dozen felonies stemming from the death of her adopted daughter, as well as the alleged neglect of two other adopted daughters. Tina Diann Burton, 46, originally was charged with the Class A felony of second-degree murder or in the alternative the Class C felony of first-degree involuntary manslaughter and the Class A felony of child abuse...

CHAFFEE -- This year, the historic Harmon Field Swimming Pool in Chaffee is celebrating 75 years after undergoing a face-lift during the offseason. On Saturday, a season opener for the above-ground pool was hosted by the Chaffee Parks and Recreation Department with free swimming all day as well as a barbecue and music for the swimmers' entertainment...

BENTON - A Sikeston couple was arrested after law enforcement officers found multiple pipes and other paraphernalia use to smoke illegal drugs. Joshua D. Powell, 24, and Samantha D. Wilkinson of rural Sikeston are charged with the felonies of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor possession of marijuana...

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) -- Missouri's governor says they can't do it. So does a former chief justice. Nonetheless, Republican senators are making plans to enact one of the nation's most restrictive unemployment laws later this year. State senators ended their annual regular session in May without taking the final vote needed to override Democratic Gov. ...

Veterans from the Veterans Home at Cape Girardeau were on hand to provide their own salute to the participants in American Legion Post 114's third annual Poker Run Saturday morning. Despite the threat of rain, some 33 bikes were signed up for the event. In addition, there was a Cook-off Competition, auction and raffle. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Sikeston fans braved the winds and rain during the Lady Bulldogs' Class 3 state quarterfinal soccer match on Saturday afternoon at the Sikeston Sports Complex. The action was just as stormy on the field as Sikeston lost to nationally ranked Webster Groves 8-0...

Any idea what is going on at the old Charter building on Malone? They are tearing it down. Mike, it's a little bit late for Memorial Day weekend, but would you remind all your friends who go to Kentucky Lake that the old bridge on Highway 60 is closed? They have to go the interstate and go through Cairo to get to Kentucky Lake...

PORTAGEVILLE - Catherine Ann Brands, 85, died May 31, 2015, at her home in Portageville. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


EUREKA -- Marvin B. Staggs, 73, died May 7, 2015, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


MARSTON - Marvin Franklin Hornburg, 64, died May 29, 2015, at his home in Marston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON - Manuel Wiley Sr., 81, died May 27, 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.


DEXTER - Elma Louise Johnson, 80, died May 31, 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.


DELTA - Ghia Marie Hester, 42, died May 30, 2015, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON - Connie Sue Sherrod of Sikeston entered into heaven at the age of 62 on May 31, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


TANNER - Rodney Mitchem, 47, died May 31, 2015, at his home in Tanner. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Sue Edwards, 86, died June 1, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

BENTON -- Russell Turner, 51, died May 31, 2015, at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


MINER -- Cuma Walls Chism Hale, 87, formerly of Matthews, died May 31, 2015, at Miner Nursing Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

NEW MADRID - At the New Madrid County Central third annual FFA awards banquet on April 21, students and excelling FFA members were honored. Also Jonathan Maloyed and Gina Smith were named honorary members of the chapter. There were 24 FFA members that received the Greenhand FFA Degree. ...

SIKESTON -- Saint Francis Xavier School has announced the honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. They are: Libby Alcorn, Hiatt Ault, Hunter Collins, Jack Cozean, Meredith Grojean, Jacob Haley, Sophie Hunter, Savannah Hux, Laura Martinez, Katie Rose Ressel, Will Henry Steward, Barrett Stokes, Laurel Towery, Ella Vinson, Kylin Woodruff...

CHARLESTON -- Charleston Middle School has announced the honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. B Honor Roll students received a B average with no D's or F's. A Honor Roll students received all A's. B Honor Roll students are:...

SIKESTON -- Grayson Cantrell, daughter of Glen and Mindy Cantrell, has been selected by the 100-year-old Kings Highway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Good Citizen from Sikeston High School. The Good Citizen award was established in 1934 (81 years ago) to honor outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, which includes truthfulness, loyalty and punctuality; service, which includes cooperation, courtesy and consideration of others; leadership, which includes personality, self-control and the ability to assume responsibility; and patriotism, which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation. ...

SIKESTON -- Sue Ellen Edwards, 86, died June 1, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ponder Funeral Home with the Rev. Glenn Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Sikeston City Cemetery...