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Johnson house on fire
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
The house of Roger Johnson on 26 St. Hwy. T, just south of Portageville was destroyed Tuesday by fire. The fire call to the Portageville Fire Department came about 3:15. As of press time Tuesday, the results of how the fire began is not known. Three other fire departments, Marston, Wardell and Gideon, were called in to help douse out the fire...
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Your local weather forecast for Aug. 18
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
Mostly sunny today with a high near 86 then becoming mostly cloudy tonight with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 p.m. with a low around 73. Wednesday will have an 80 percent chance for occasional showers and a high near 81 while Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with a 70 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. ...
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Kayaker body found Sunday
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
CURRENTVIEW, Mo. -- The search for a missing Doniphan, Mo., kayaker ended Sunday evening when his body found was about 200 yards downstream from where his upside-down kayak was discovered three days earlier. The kayak and personal belongings of 50-year-old Russ O'Neal had been found around 3 p.m. Thursday...
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Sikeston DPS assists in Cape street-crimes operation
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU (SMNS) - Several area law-enforcement agencies took to the streets -- and the sky -- in a street-crimes operation Friday in Cape Girardeau. As a result of the operation, three people were taken into custody, and three were issued summonses, Lt. Barry Hovis of the Cape Girardeau Police Department said in an email. In addition, 16 traffic summonses were issued, and nine stops conducted in which no action was taken...
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Honoring ordinary heroes
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
BROOMFIELD - It is often referred to as, "The Greatest Generation's Greatest Day" -- August 14, 1945 -- the day that marked the end of World War II. Seventy years later, that day was commemorated around the globe over the recent weekend as a means to recall the achievements of those who served in World War II and for a nation to rededicate themselves to carry on the legacy of "The Greatest Generation."...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. THAI PM SAYS VIDEO SHOWS 'SOME SUSPECTS' IN SHRINE BLAST Prayuth Chan-ocha promises to track down those responsible for what he describes as the "worst incident" in the country's history, which killed at least 20 people and injured 140...
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Missouri official says earthquake insurance 'critical'
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The value of Missouri residences without insurance for earthquakes has almost exceeded the value of those with insurance. An insurance official this past week said insured houses totaled $101 billion in 2014. Properties uninsured for an earthquake of 7-7.9 magnitude totaled $100 billion in value...
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Syble Moore
(Obituary ~ 08/18/15)
PUXICO -- Syble Jean Curd Moore, 74, died Aug. 15, 2015, at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in the Puxico Cemetery...
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Jeffrey Tangeman
(Obituary ~ 08/18/15)
YORK, Pa. -- Jeffrey Paul Tangeman, 49, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Aug. 14, 2015, at his home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel, with rosary prayers at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick Nwokoye serving as celebrant...
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Diana Elsworth
(Obituary ~ 08/18/15)
DEXTER - Diana Gail Elsworth, 57, died Aug. 17, 2015, at her home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will follow in the Aid Cemetery. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Evelyn Compas
(Obituary ~ 08/18/15)
BENTON - Evelyn Aline Compas, 83, died Aug. 17, 2015, at her home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon Thursday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Morley...
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Mary Woodard
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
SIKESTON -- Mary Jane Woodard, 73, died Aug. 17, 2015, at her home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon Saturday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery near Bloomfield. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Lawrence Brucker
(Obituary ~ 08/18/15)
DELTA -- Lawrence Ambrose Brucker, 91, died Aug. 18, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation and parish prayers will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee...
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