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Crysler signs to play for Central Methodist
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/16)
Portageville senior Will Crysler signed papers last Monday, May 2 to play football for Central Methodist College in Fayette, MO At the ceremonial signing are, seated Vickie Crysler, Will Crysler, Greg Crysler; back are Coach Gerald Pickering, coach Jeff Bullock, Coach Lee Wallace, and Coach Ashley "Red'" Swims. They are looking at him to be either a wide receiver or defensive back...
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Karizamimba maybe the yougest Valedictorian of Portageville High
(Local News ~ 05/11/16)
There were 71 Seniors that made the Processional March at Vic Reaves Athletic Field last Thursday night, May 5th. After the Seniors came to their respective places, Mallory Hoggard led with the Invocation. Class President Destiney Crossno welcomed all to the night's event. "First off I'd like say I'm thankful to be given this opportunity to speak, I'm 100 percent sure you will regret it."...
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Tanning service now open for business
(Local News ~ 05/11/16)
One does not have to spend a lot of time in an electric tanning booth just get a darker skin tone for the summer. Sun Kissed Expressions offers a much safer way of getting that summer time tan. Missy Fowler and Pam Foster are working together to provide tanning services, hair care, manicures and pedicures...
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Sidwell, Hurt pitch Sikeston to 7-2 win over North County
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/16)
Sidwell threw five innings of shutout ball while Hurt finished the last two innings to help the Bulldogs to a win in it's last regular season game at home.
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Quick start lifts Dexter past Chaffee
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/16)
CHAFFEE, Mo. - An electric start helped the Dexter Bearcats baseball team end the regular season on a high note Wednesday afternoon. Dexter recorded three singles, two doubles and a triple in the opening two innings of play against the Chaffee Red Devils.The sound hitting helped Dexter build a 7-1 lead against Chaffee by the start of the third inning...
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District readies for SHS graduation
(Local News ~ 05/11/16)
SIKESTON -- Preparations are underway for Sikeston High School's outdoor graduation ceremony for the class of 2016. High School Principal Seth Harrell briefed the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education on graduation procedures Tuesday during its monthly meeting. The class of 2016 will graduate during a 7 p.m. ceremony May 19 on the football field at Public School Stadium...
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Sikeston council will host public hearing on budget
(Local News ~ 05/11/16)
SIKESTON -- The public will have the opportunity to weigh in on Sikeston's budget for July 1 through June 30, 2017, at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Clinton Building, 501 Campanella Drive. In presenting the budget to the Council earlier, Sikeston City Manager Jon Douglass explained where the city funds are expected to be used, briefly explaining how the newly approved Capital Improvement Sales Tax will impact this year's budget...
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Storm damage
(Local News ~ 05/11/16)
Strong winds ripped through parts of Sikeston Monday night, leaving damaged homes and buildings along with uprooted trees and large limbs falling in yards and on homes. Above: The roof of the IOOF building on Kingshighway caved in during the storm Monday. High winds during Monday evening's storm ripped off the roof at 6 Mini Drive, which houses several businesses including the United Way office. For more photos from the storm, see our gallery at www.standard-democrat.com...
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Santie Oil rebuilding
(Local News ~ 05/11/16)
Construction on the new corporate offices of Santie Oil company is under way. The oil company was heavily damaged last year on July 13 when a blaze broke out at the company's oil facility on Larcel Drive. The new office should be completed later this fall...
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DPS investigating robbery
(Local News ~ 05/11/16)
SIKESTON -- A strong-armed robbery was reported Saturday in Sikeston. According to Sikeston Department of Public Safety incident reports, about 10 p.m. Saturday a man and woman reported being robbed earlier in the evening while walking westbound on Greer Avenue. The couple said when they they were walking, they observed a man walk out of a residence on Greer and follow them...
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Another experiment in social engineering
(Editorial ~ 05/11/16)
Beware of Julian Castro. As Housing Secretary, Castro has become the darling of the far left and the much-rumored vice presidential frontrunner for Hillary Clinton. In what could be the final nail in the coffin fashioned for America by President Obama, this fall, Castro will launch the most socially disruptive scheme yet devised...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/11/16)
I'm calling about the article in SpeakOut, "Up in smoke." Whoever the person was that put that in there must be one of the dumbest people in the world. Do they think all the stuff that he said should've been done could've been done and would've been done if it was possible? The police try and they do their best. And that's what they do - their best...
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Arlee Wade
(Obituary ~ 05/11/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Arlee Anderson Wade, 93, died May 9, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Jack Hurt
(Obituary ~ 05/11/16)
SIKESTON -- Roy Jackson "Jack" Hurt, 58, died May 10, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Dustin Ranson
(Obituary ~ 05/11/16)
SIKESTON --Dustin LeRay Ranson, 6, died May 5, 2016, at his home in Sikeston, as a result of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Clavin Presley
(Obituary ~ 05/11/16)
SIKESTON -- Clavin Lynn Presley, 74, died May 6, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Jerry Freshour
(Obituary ~ 05/11/16)
SIKESTON -- Jerry Lee Freshour, 82, of Sikeston, died May 9, 2016, at the Miner Nursing Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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John Pullen
(Obituary ~ 05/11/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- John A. Pullen, 64, formerly of Bell City, died May 4, 2016, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Ethel Weakly
(Obituary ~ 05/11/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Ethel L. Eggleston Weakly, 80, died May 5, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Outstanding parents
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/11/16)
The Outstanding Parent Participation winners for third quarter at the Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center were announced recently. Pictured front row are: students, Daniel Smith, David Smith, Mina Angeletoplous and Jack Barber; back row are: parents, Scott and Becky Smith, Angela Zorbas, McLane Barber and Principal Jenny Hobeck. Each family was presented with a gift card...
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Army ROTC/JROTC commemorates its 100th Anniversary.
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/11/16)
On April 23, Charleston JROTC cadets participated in a 5K Fun Run (formation) with the University of Southern Illinois-Carbondale ROTC program. Cadets from Charleston High School JROTC who participated were: Sam Naile, Conner Naile, Travaughn Williams, Shawn Vrabel and Dakota Mccurter...
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Sweet success
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/11/16)
Students at the SEMO Christian Academy, 1440 Ables Road, took part in a candy bar fundraising for the school. Top sellers, pictured from left, are: Briella Wilkerson, who earned first place by selling 700 candy bars; Ja'liyah Jones, who sold 600 candy bars for second place; and Brileigh Holified, who sold 550 candy barns, earning her third place...
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Sweet Success
(05/11/16)
Students at the SEMO Christian Academy, 1440 Ables Road, took part in a candy bar fundraising for the school. Top sellers, pictured from left, are: Briella Wilkerson, who earned first place by selling 700 candy bars; Ja'liyah Jones, who sold 600 candy bars for second place; and Brileigh Holified, who sold 550 candy barns, earning her third place...
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Army ROTC/JROTC commemorates its 100th Anniversary
(05/11/16)
On April 23, Charleston JROTC cadets participated in a 5K Fun Run (formation) with the University of Southern Illinois-Carbondale ROTC program. Cadets from Charleston High School JROTC who participated were: Sam Naile, Conner Naile, Travaughn Williams, Shawn Vrabel and Dakota Mccurter...
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Outstanding parents
(05/11/16)
The Outstanding Parent Participation winners for third quarter at the Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center were announced recently. Pictured front row are: students, Daniel Smith, David Smith, Mina Angeletoplous and Jack Barber; back row are: parents, Scott and Becky Smith, Angela Zorbas, McLane Barber and Principal Jenny Hobeck. Each family was presented with a gift card...
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