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The Portageville 10U tournament
(Community Sports ~ 07/09/15)
The East Prairie 10U team took second place in the Portageville 10 U baseball tournament recently. Members of the team are, top, from left, coaches Brad Kenedy, Mikey Johnson, James Hodges; middle are, Evan Kenedy, Beau-Hunter Warren, Aaron Dunlap, Peyton Hodges; and bottom are, Tate Henderson, Noah Johnson, Carson Bradley, Ty Wallace, and Mason Adams.The other teams that played were Sikeston, First; Kennett, Third; and Sikeston REC league, Fourth...
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Master's in Sport Administration Available Online
(Community Sports ~ 07/09/15)
JONESBORO -- Arkansas State University's Master of Science in sport administration degree is now available through the online degree portal, AState.edu/online. The degree is administered by the Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences in the College of Education and Behavioral Science...
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New ordinances adopted at City Council meeting
(Local News ~ 07/09/15)
Two new ordinances were approved Monday night during the monthly City Council meeting. One dealt with placing a stop sign at the intersection and South McCrate and West Main Street. The other dealt with trees overhanging or intruding public ways. The first ordinance reads, "....Whereas, it has been determined that it would be in the best interests of the public safety for the operation of motor vehicles of the City of Portageville, Missouri, that a stop sign be erected at the intersection of South McCrate and West Main Street to stop all traffic on West Main Street at that intersection.". ...
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Woman faces child endangerment charges
(Community News ~ 07/09/15)
CARUTHERSVILLE - A woman will face charges of endangering the welfare of child in connection with a spanking which left marks on a toddler. On June 10, the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from a parent about her 3-year-old son being spanked by the their babysitter. The spanking left welts and a handprint on the child's leg and bottom...
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D.L. Moody
(Column ~ 07/09/15)
D.L. Moody tells how he gave an evangelistic address to a large Chicago congregation, and then told them to go home and think carefully about accepting Jesus as Savior. Before the next Sunday came, the great Chicago fire occurred. Many of those people were burned to death, and many others Moody never saw again. After that, whenever he preached the gospel, he always pleaded for immediate decision. Opportunities are often here just for a day, an hour, a moment, and then are gone forever!...
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Our Independence Day
(Editorial ~ 07/09/15)
I hope many of you had a very happy and safe Fourth of July. My family and I stayed home and I cooked a little. We did not shoot off fireworks because of how they affect our short four legged member of the family, our dog Droopy, the Bassett Hound. Besides, our neighbors shot off plenty. Droopy, bless his heart, had to protect us, mainly me, from the loud noises. He did not leave my side for any length of time. If you have dogs, you know what I mean...
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Sikeston swim team results from Scott City and Kennett
(Community Sports ~ 07/09/15)
The Sikeston Sharks competed in two swim meets last week in Scott City and Kennett.
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/09/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. FLAG'S DAYS ARE NUMBERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA AFTER HISTORIC VOTE After 54 years flying over the state Capitol, the Confederate battlefield standard will be pulled down after the House passed a bill that it should be removed...
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Erma Dowdy
(Obituary ~ 07/09/15)
DEXTER -- Erma Adele Dowdy, 91, died July 8, 2015, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Judy Wyatt
(Obituary ~ 07/09/15)
SIKESTON -- Judith A. "Judy" Wyatt, 67, died June 8, 2015, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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'Grace' Boyer
(Obituary ~ 07/09/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Jerry George "Grace" Boyer, 75, died at 2:20 p.m. July 7, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Benjamin Moore
(Obituary ~ 07/09/15)
CHARLESTON -- Benjamin Bird Moore, 93, died July 7, 2015, at the Charleston Manor. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ribbon cutting, open house is planned for Pregnancy Resource Center in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 07/09/15)
SIKESTON -- The public is invited to learn more about a nonprofit agency looking to educate and comfort women with their unplanned pregnancies. A ribbon cutting for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Sikeston will be at 3 p.m. Friday followed by an open house until 6 p.m. at the facility, which is located in The Kingsway Shops at 918 S. Kingshighway in Sikeston...
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Flood plain map questions answered
(Local News ~ 07/09/15)
SIKESTON -- The flood plain map news isn't good for everyone but city officials did a good job of passing it on. City Department of Public Works staff and representatives from engineering firms hired by the city to work on flood plain maps fielded questions Wednesday evening during an open house held at the Clinton Building to present a proposed revision to the Federal Emergency Management Agency flood plain map for the city...
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Keith Collins Bandstand: Music, ribbon cutting planned Friday to open new bandstand in Legion Park
(Local News ~ 07/09/15)
SIKESTON -- When the ribbon is cut Friday afternoon, officially opening the bandstand, Bob Donze will be thinking about the man it is named for -- Keith Collins. Donze said Collins would be honored by the effort to build the Keith Collins Bandstand in Legion Park in downtown Sikeston. The presence of local civic leaders, other band directors, his students and family at the 4 p.m. ribbon cutting would also please the late Sikeston businessman and music instructor, Donze said...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 07/09/15)
How can the city of Sikeston let someone put in an automobile junk yard along with makeshift buildings across the street from the Cream Castle? I am sure there are ordinances against both. Where are the code enforcement people? What happened to the beautification of the city campaign?...
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R-6 Board discusses new school year, bids
(Local News ~ 07/09/15)
SIKESTON -- It's only July, but the new school year was a topic during Wednesday's regular monthly meeting of the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education. Superintendent Tom Williams noted new teacher orientation is Aug. 4-5 while back-to-school orientation is Aug. 7-11. The first day of school for students will be Aug. 12...
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Gregory Anton Davis
(Obituary ~ 07/09/15)
Gregory Anton Davis passed away June 30, 2015 at his home in New Madrid at the age of 45 years. He was born September 7, 1969 in Chicago, IL to Lillian Davis who survives of New Madrid. Gregory was a graduate of New Madrid County Central and was a Veteran of the US Air Force and served in Desert Storm...
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