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DPS arrest two in connection with theft of guns from Sikeston business
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
SIKESTON - Two Sikeston resident are in custody in connection with the theft of five guns from a local business. Around 1 a.m. Monday, Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers responded to an alarm sounding at Paul's Pawnshop, 116 N. Kingshighway. According to Capt. Jim McMillian, public information officer with DPS, when officers arrived no one was at the scene, which had been accessed...
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NMCC, Portageville to meet in consolation championship at Lady Royals Classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com BROSELEY -- Keisha Rainer scored 20 points to lead 14th-seeded New Madrid County Central to a 55-45 win over No. 7 Chaffee during the consolation semifinals of the Lady Royals Classic at Twin Rivers High School on Tuesday...
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Brian Sauceda
(Obituary ~ 12/22/15)
ORAN - Brian Keith Sauceda, 45, died Dec. 20, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Victory Life Center in Oran with the Rev. Brian Flannigan officiating...
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Sikeston falls to Jackson in semifinals of Kelso Supply Holiday Classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/15)
By Josh Mlot SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Jackson girls basketball team bounced back from a lackluster first quarter, settled in against a hectic Bulldog defense and went on an 11-3 run to end the first half and grab control of the second semifinal of the Kelso Supply Holiday Classic en route to a 45-34 victory over Sikeston on Tuesday night at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau...
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Your local weather forecast for Dec. 22
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 59 then becoming mostly cloudy tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms, then a 60 percent chance for showers after 2 a.m. with the temperature rising to around 61 by 5 a.m. and a south wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. ...
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Two arrested for burglarizing storage units
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
PORTAGEVILLE - Two people are facing charges for burglarizing storage units. Dennis Hedrick, 37, and Crystal Ramirez, 36, of Portageville were arrested Saturday for eight counts of burglary, felony stealing, possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia...
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Child injured by stray bullet in Cairo
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
CAIRO - A 5-year-old child was grazed by a bullet in the early morning hours Sunday on Cedar Street in Cairo, Illinois. At 1:19 a.m., at least one shooter fired several shots at a house on Cedar Street, according to a news release from the Illinois State Police...
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C.D. Alcorn
(Obituary ~ 12/22/15)
MORLEY -- C.D. Alcorn, 86, died Dec. 20, 2015, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon Wednesday at Morley Baptist Church with the Rev. David Thompson officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at 2 p.m. in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Man hurt by flying glass during shooting
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - A victim receiving treatment at a Cape Girardeau hospital said he was shot at, and flying glass from a car window pierced by the bullet caused his injuries. But the victim would not give Cape Girardeau police information about the attacker...
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County to take bids on courthouse cupola restoration
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- The Stoddard County Commission gave the go-ahead at their regular meeting Monday to advertise for bids on restoration of the cupola of the historic courthouse in Bloomfield. The county received a $70,000 grant from the Mo. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), State Historic Preservation Office, which requires the county to contribute $30,000 in county funds for the renovation...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. BRITISH TROOPS DEPLOY TO AFGHAN PROVINCE AMID TALIBAN BATTLE The development comes a day after a suicide bomber killed six U.S. troops near a Kabul base -- the deadliest attack on Americans in the country since August...
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Deputy arrests man on drug-related charge
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
BENTON - A Wentzville man is in jail on drug charges. Donald K. Marks, 32, is charged with possession of a controlled substance with bond is set at $10,000 cash only. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said the Chaffee Police Department requested assistance Sunday evening in locating Marks, who was allegedly involved in the theft of an automobile from Chaffee. Marks reportedly returned the vehicle then left in another vehicle with several other people...
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John Mason
(Obituary ~ 12/22/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- John Mason, 82, died Dec. 21, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For this obituary and more, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Sikeston roadwork partially closes two roads
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
Effective immediately, School Street south of Murray Lane will be partially closed until Thursday and Ables Road at South Ingram will be partially closed until Friday for street repairs. The Street Department will be performing the work. All motorists and residents in the area are asked to use alternative routes to avoid the sites and are encouraged to use caution when in the areas...
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Darla Grossman
(Obituary ~ 12/22/15)
DEXTER - Darla Jean Grossman, 70, died Dec. 19, 2015. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Presbyterian Church in Dexter with Dr. Tom Bass officiating. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter is in charge of arrangements. For this obituary and more, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Jerry Bannister
(Obituary ~ 12/22/15)
SIKESTON - Jerry Allen Bannister, 73, died Dec. 20, 2015, at his home. No services are planned at this time.
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Leon Daniel Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/22/15)
SIKESTON - Leon Daniel Jr., 57, died Dec. 19, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday at West End Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston with the Rev. Earl Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston with Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...
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Samuel Sanders III
(Obituary ~ 12/22/15)
SIKESTON - Samuel L. Sanders III, 35, died Dec. 19, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon Saturday at Green Memorial Church of God in Christ with Calvin Bird officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston with Williams Funeral Home of Sikeston in charge of arrangements...
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County's security upgrade project ends year on schedule
(Local News ~ 12/22/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Scott County's security upgrade project is on schedule as of the last project meeting for the year. County officials met with architects, the general contractor's project manager and the electrical wiring subcontractor during Tuesday's County Commission meeting to discuss progress so far on security upgrades for the Courthouse, Jail, Judicial, Sheriff's Office and Public Administrator buildings in Benton...
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John Thomas Widner
(Obituary ~ 12/22/15)
John Thomas Widner was born September 7, 1953 in Phoenix, AZ to Guy Leroy Widner and Gwynedene T. McGuire. He died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 62 Years, 3 Months and 11 Days. He was united in marriage June 24, 1978 in Portageville to Teresa Goodman. She preceded him in death on October 11, 2015. Also preceding John in death were his parents, Gwynedene and Guy Widner...
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