Stories from Friday, December 4, 2015

The North Pemiscot Mustangs are coach by Chris Moody. This is his sixth year coaching, and third year at North Pemiscot. The Mustangs are in the Tri-County Conference and had a 2-20 record last year. They lost about three starters from last year's team and are returning about five players with varsity experience...

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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" Matthew 5:3

All-SEMO ConferenceNorth offense QB -- Tristen Francisco, Poplar Bluff, sr. 6-2, 165; RB -- Aaron Harris, Cape Central, so., 6-0, 195; Earnest Fobbs, Sikeston, sr., 6-0, 170; TE -- Harrison Ayers, Cape Central, jr., 6-1, 220; WR -- Al Young, Cape Central, sr., 6-0, 170; Brayden Krause, Farmington, sr., 6-2, 170; Jeremy Elliott, Jackson, sr., 6-0, 175; ATH -- Kway'Chon Chisom, Cape Central, jr., 5-9, 170; OL -- Jacob Holter, Cape Central, sr., 6-0, 275; Casey Vaughn, Cape Central, sr., 5-8, 260; Mitchell Garner, Sikeston, sr., 6-0, 240; Zach Thomas, Poplar Bluff, jr., 6-2, 280; Chase Montgomery, Farmington, sr., 6-2, 280; K -- Brayden Krause, Farmington, sr., 6-2, 170;. ...

MATTHEWS -- Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Friday near Matthews. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 6:45 a.m. Stephanie Ahart, 26, of Sikeston was traveling southbound on Interstate 55 when she struck the southbound tractor-trailer driven by John Cunningham, 47, of Lakeland, Tenn., causing his vehicle to run off the right side of the road into a water-filled ditch...

SIKESTON -- The Sikeston wrestling team got its season started in a big way Thursday with wins over both Dexter and Notre Dame at the Sikeston Field House in the tri-dual. "The boys wrestled well tonight as a whole," Sikeston coach Chris Lowe said. "We learned a lot about ourselves and discovered areas that need work. There were some very tough matches that we handled well at this early part of our season."...

SIKESTON -- A local woman could face charges after allegedly poking and slapping a Sikeston fast food worker in the face. About 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to McDonalds on South Main Street in Sikeston after an employee reported being assaulted by a female customer...

CHARLESTON -- Three players scored in double figures as Charleston rolled to a win over visiting Scott City. Cheyenne Randle scored a game-high 19 points while Connor Watkins added 17 and Sharell Woods scored 15 for Charleston (2-1) Scott City (1-3) was led by Katie Smith's eight points...

CHARLESTON -- An Illinois man is facing felony drug distribution charges following a narcotics investigation in Mississippi County. Jeremy Riggs, 32, of Cairo, Ill., is charged with felony distribution of a controlled substance. He also faces one count of misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia...

SIKESTON -- For over 25 years, MoDOT employees have helped grant Christmas wishes to Southeast Missouri families through the Christmas Angels program. "The program began decades ago with a crock pot of chili and the desire to help at least one child," said Transportation Project Designer Jeff Wachter. "With the help of area businesses, organizations and generous individuals, the program has grown. Last year, the event raised nearly $5,500-helping over 100 children."...

SIKESTON -- Southeast Missouri Food Bank received a $10,000 grant from the Feeding America Red Nose Team. In 2014, SEMO Food Bank and partner schools filled 890 backpacks for students and their families. In 2015, Feeding America's Red Nose Team is helping SEMO Food Bank distribute food to a record number of students by filling 977 backpacks...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Some area police departments have well-equipped and trained special weapons and tactics teams. The specially trained officers practice working in tandem to handle certain situations, including drug busts and even hostage situations...

BERNIE -- Delmer Lynn Becker, 68, died Dec. 1, 2015, at his home. For the complete obituary, see the Dec. 4 edition of the Standard Democrat.

RISCO -- Gloria Rene Landers, 88, died Dec. 2, 2015, at her home. For the complete obituary, see the Dec. 4 edition of the Standard Democrat.

DEXTER -- Jerry Don Bennett Sr., 70, died Nov. 30, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. For the complete obituary, see the Dec. 4 edition of the Standard Democrat.

DEXTER -- Geneva Margaret Baker, 85, died Dec. 3, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see the Dec. 4 edition of the Standard Democrat.

EAST PRAIRIE -- Services for Bruce Edward Penrod, 58, who died Nov. 23, 2015, will be from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at noon Saturday at the New Harvest Freewill Baptist Church in East Prairie with Bill Adkisson officiating. Private burial will follow...

This is a warning to people that have little dogs or cats. These ladybugs that have hibernated to Missouri, they are poisonous and they will make an animal sick, and possibly kill them. My son had a dog to die Nov. 16 from a ladybug. I had a little four-year-old dog, a little Yorkie, to die on Nov. 19, and my daughter had a dog to die on Nov. 19. They had been swallowing these little ladybugs. So be sure and watch your animals...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Missouri Delta Medical Center has made the honor roll again. "For the second year in a row we have been named as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission," said Sharon Urhahn, MDMC's director of marketing...