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St. Louis man killed, Sikeston man injured in shooting
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man faces charges for a shooting incident that killed a St. Louis man and injured a Sikeston man late Saturday in Sikeston. Tyler Triplett, 26, of Sikeston is charged with first degree murder and first degree assault for the shooting death of a St. Louis man and wounding of a Sikeston man, whose names have not yet been released by law enforcement...
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One person killed in train accident
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
VANDUSER -- One person was killed in a train-versus-truck accident Monday in Scott County. The accident was reported about 10:45 a.m. Monday on Highway Z in Vanduser. For more on this story, check for updates at www.standard-democrat.com.
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Man killed when vehicle, train collide
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe Train sits on the tracks before they cross Highway Z in Scott County Monday morning following an accident. One person was killed when his vehicle struck the train, according to law enforcement officials.
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Silver Sox split doubleheader with Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 06/08/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Luke Williams drove in five runs on three singles helping the Sikeston Silver Sox Senior Legion baseball team to a 6-5 win over Jackson Senior Legion on Saturday during the first game of a doubleheader at VFW Memorial Stadium in Sikeston...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA AT G-7 Iraq's premier and the presidents of Nigeria and Tunisia will detail their struggles in the fight against terror. Global trade, climate change and hunger will also be discussed...
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Farmer's Market fun
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
Area residents enjoyed Saturday's sunny, warm weather by visiting the Farmers' Market in Historic Downtown Sikeston. Vegetables, coffee, tea, baked goods, handmade items and music were part of the weekly event. Here, Jordan's Tide performs at the Farmers' Market Saturday in Historic Downtown Sikeston...
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One dead, one paralyzed in separate accidents
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
POPLAR BLUFF -- A Poplar Bluff woman is paralyzed after her car allegedly was struck by a truck leaving Brick's Off Road Park, where fewer than three hours later a woman was killed in an all-terrain vehicle crash. At 5:45 p.m., Lori S. Garner, 50, was operating a 2010 Kia Optima northbound on Highway F, according...
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Former Missouri first lady brings many memories to Cape museum
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- In her 87 years, Betty Cooper Hearnes has more stories than most, not to mention a frank humor that was on display when she visited the Cape River Heritage Museum on Saturday morning. "Now that he's told you how old I am," she said after being introduced, "I'll tell you it's a lie."...
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Ride the Fault Line
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
NEW MADRID - Authorities will pedal information about earthquakes and earthquake safety as the Ride the Fault Line Tour kicks off Saturday. Ride the Fault Line, a tour now in its third year of introducing the four-state region to bicycle enthusiasts, will give participants and the public the opportunity to learn in depth about the New Madrid Fault, its history and how to prepare for any next great shakes that may come their way...
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James O'Neal
(Obituary ~ 06/08/15)
DEXTER -- James Gregory O'Neal, 46, died June 5, 2015, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Shorty Tidwell
(Obituary ~ 06/08/15)
SIKESTON -- Zilvon E. "Shorty" Tidwell, 79, died June 7, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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AdaLee Hasenkamp
(Obituary ~ 06/08/15)
BENTON -- AdaLee Cecilia Hasenkamp, 80, died June 5, 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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SPEAKOUT
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/08/15)
I am trying to find out about homeowner's insurance. Do I have to pay the homeowner's insurance if I rent the house or does the owner have to pay the insurance? From what I understand, the person that owns the house is responsible for the insurance on the dwelling and the renter is responsible for the contents...
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NMC R-1 Middle School: Students recognized for fourth quarter efforts
(Submitted Story ~ 06/08/15)
NEW MADRID -- New Madrid County Central Middle School has announced the honor roll students, students who achieved perfect attendance and the outstanding students for the fourth quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. Students who achieved perfect attendance are:...
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Scholarships awarded
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/08/15)
Richland R-1 Seniors Regan Manes, left, and Aimee Whitney, right, receive the annual D&D Trucking Scholarship presented by Tish Foster last week at Richland R-1 School. Both Manes and Whitney received the $500 scholarship to use at the college of their choice...
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Sikeston graduate earns National Merit scholarship
(Submitted Story ~ 06/08/15)
EVANSTON, Ill. - A 2015 Sikeston High School graduate is among National Merit Scholarship winners. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Kaitlyn P. Ayers of Sikeston is one of approximately 2,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Ayers lists her probable career field as biomedical engineering and received the National Merit Vanderbilt University Scholarship...
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Helping others
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/08/15)
Third grade students at Southeast Elementary in Sikeston decided to help others in need after reading a story called "Here's My Dollar," written by Gary Soto. The story is about a young girl who helped out the San Diego Zoo by writing a letter to the local newspaper and sending a dollar as a donation. ...
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Legion scholarship recipient
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/08/15)
The Sikeston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 114 presented a scholarship to Tanner Henson. Pictured are Henson and his family members, front row, from left: Sherry Lambert; Ronnie Lambert; Henson, who has a 4.1 GPA; and back row: Kellie Flippo; Frances Henson; Paul Henson; Jerome Henson; Mary Henson; Hayden Ehrlich; and Jose Lara...
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James O'Neal
(Obituary ~ 06/08/15)
DEXTER - James Gregory O'Neal, 46, died June 5, 2015, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from noon until time of service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with the Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Rock Hill Cemetery...
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Sikeston High School students earn spots on Bulldog Honor Roll
(Submitted Story ~ 06/08/15)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston Senior High School has announced the students who achieved status on the Bulldog Honor Roll. They are: Fadel Alkiani, Mackenzie Alsup, Tatiana Armstrong, Michale Ashberger, Bryce Bays, Austin Branch, Troy Butler, Joshua Carter, Quincy Chinwuko, Alexia Cross, Brendan Crowe, Madison Davis, Amalia Day, Logan Day, Makenzie Draper, Amber Dukes, Annie Ensor, Natalee Fennell, Raushan Ferrell, Triana Gant, Will Gilmer, Michaela Glaus, Blaine Goodman, Abbigale Graham, Emma Grimes, Landon Hawkins, Sherrie Hays, Mandy Huang, Andrew Hunter, Kylie Hutcheson, Evan Irwin, William Jackson,J imara Jones, Cameron King, Thomas Lankeit, Katherine Lape, Don Larry, Travis Laymon, William Leonard, Emily Limbaugh, Michael Luttrell, Logan McCabe, Morgan Merrill, Allison Miles, Dylon Mills, Roge Moducue, Olivia Nash, Brylie Noe, Kylie Noe, Hanna Payne, Georgia Poindexter, William Pratt, Kathryn Price, Bethany Ramsey, Hanna Razor, Zhane Robinson, Liliana Rodriguez, Chloe Sells, Zachary Simmons, Richard Sterling, Ben Swinney, Frederick Thatch, Sarah Thornton, Alana Turk, Luis Valdez, Abigail Vaught, Micah Wallace, Chazmin Williams, Jimmy Williams, Leigh Williams, Loren Yant.. ...
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New Madrid County students attend Youth Leadership Day in Jefferson City
(Submitted Story ~ 06/08/15)
JEFFERSON CITY -- The Capitol was bustling with activity as 441 high school students, including three from New Madrid County, and their chaperons took part in Missouri Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Day April 9. Attending from New Madrid County were Kelsey Morgan, Jessica Brewer and Beth Clark...
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Carol Lamunion
(Obituary ~ 06/08/15)
DEXTER - Carol Lee Lamunion, 73, died June 5, 2015, at Willowcreek Rehab and Care Center in Belleville, Ill. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with the Rev. Tim Russell officiating...
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Budget is approved by Sikeston City Council
(Local News ~ 06/08/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A $15 million budget for Fiscal Year 2016 will spend down Sikeston city reserves to beef up Public Safety. Second readings and action on the bills approving the city's operating budget and city staffing and compensation levels for the fiscal year beginning July 1 was approved by the Sikeston City Council during a special meeting Monday...
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