Stories from Tuesday, October 13, 2015

The Class 2, District 1 all-district team was released Monday. FIRST TEAM Pitchers Taylor Tiffany -- Portageville Alexis Dock -- Kelly Catchers Ashlynn Collier -- Saxony Lutheran Marissa Worth -- Kelly Infield Grace Mirly -- Saxony Lutheran Kelsi Miller -- Portageville...

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Sam Cox's 13th goal of the season led to a 1-0 win over Carbondale, Ill., Monday on the road. Andrew Pearson provided the assist and Sikeston's defense earned its second straight shutout. The Bulldogs improved to 7-14-1 while Carbondale fell to 8-10-1. Sikeston will host Herrin, Ill., on Thursday...

sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central Lady Eagles came out of pool play with the top seed Tuesday during the SEMO South Conference tournament at New Madrid County Central High School. NMCC finished the five-team division with a record of 6-2 which gives them a first round bye during bracket play. ...

Today will be sunny, with a high near 74 then becoming clear tonight with a low around 45. There will be a west northwest wind 5 to 11 mph through the day and evening. Sunny on Wednesday with a high near 74 while Wednesday night will be clear, with a low around 44. ...

KENNETT - A suspect is in custody for a weekend murder in Kennett. Carolette K. Hamilton, 24, originally of Caruthersville was found murdered in her Kennett, according to a news release from the Kennett Police Department. Police discovered the scene while conducting a wellness check at the residence, which is located in the 900 block of Floyd Courts. Hamilton's family had contacted police because she had not been heard from in several days...

POPLAR BLUFF - Security cameras, an instantaneous mass notification system and armed personnel are among the steps taken by Three Rivers College to protect its students and staff members. "Following a comprehensive study to identify defi ciencies, the college dedicated $25,000 per year...

SCOTT CITY -- Dredging for the year was completed early this month at the SEMO Port and harbor. The SEMO Port Authority board of directors discussed the dredging during its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon. Dredging in the harbor took place from Sept. 22 through 29; the port dredge was completed Oct. 1. About 7 feet of silt was removed...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. CLINTON, SANDERS RIVALRY IN SPOTLIGHT AS DEMOCRATS DEBATE The senator and the former secretary of state will be joined by a trio of less popular candidates who are looking to change their fortunes with a breakout moment in prime time...

STE. GENEVIEVE (AP) -- A southeast Missouri woman is charged with three counts of attempted kidnapping and assault after allegedly trying to abduct three girls. Police say 53-year-old Cynthia Wofford of Perryville drove a pickup onto grass Sunday afternoon in Ste. ...

Gertie Mae Nowell was born January 10, 1920 in Bearden, AR to Wade McPeak and Vina Campbell McPeak. She died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems in Hayti at the age of 95 years, 8 months, and 21 days. Gertie was united in marriage to Dock Marshall Nowell on January 12, 1935 in Caruthersville. ...

Donna Rene Simmons was born May 25, 1937 in Hayward to Henry Nolen and Martha Flowers Nolen. She died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at her home in Portageville at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Joe Simmons on March 28, 1956 in Hayward. ...