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Portageville Bulldogs defeat Dexter in come from behind effort
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- With the score tied at six in the sixth inning, Jon Garrett Kellams came to the plate and doubled, plating Kile Adams, Bradley Wallace and Hunter Gates. Kellams racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Portageville Bulldogs Varsity...
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Summer League season began Saturday
(Community Sports ~ 05/12/16)
Last Saturday, May 7, was the opening day for the Portageville Summer Ball programs with several events happening at all of the ball fields. Above Brianna Harless is pitching for the First State Community Bank 9-12 U team. Cami Harper is a second base and in the back is Shelby Rone umping...
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Southeast Fishing report
(Outdoors ~ 05/12/16)
Southeast Lakes Clearwater Lake Water Surface Temp: 67º Water Level (Range): high Water Type: clear Fish Reported: black bass good at night on spinnerbaits and dark-colored soft plastics; white bass good in low-light periods on topwater lures; crappie fair on jigs in 3' - 4' water; all other species slow. (Reported on: 5/3/16)...
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Valedictorian Speech
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
The great street lyrical poet, Drake, once said something that would really apply to this situation, "What a time to be alive!" Good evening ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, teachers and students, and most of all welcome to the Portageville High School Graduating Class of 2016. We finally made it guys!!...
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Sunday afternoon truck fire
(Community News ~ 05/12/16)
An 18-wheeler caught fire early Sunday afternoon on Interstate 55 near the 49 mile marker. The billowing black smoke prompted officials to close the southbound lanes, rerouting traffic through New Madrid for several hours. According to personnel at the scene, the tractor-trailer rig was heading south on I-55 when the driver noticed smoke in his cab. ...
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A Forgiving Spirit
(Column ~ 05/12/16)
"So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses" (Matt 18:35).
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Miner Police seeking two burglary suspects
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
MINER, Mo. -- Miner Police are asking for the public's help in an attempt to identify two burglary suspects. On Tuesday, officers took a report of burglary at Trailer Express on David Lane. Video surveillance showed two suspects entering the business at about 1:35 a.m. Tuesday and taking several tools, according to Miner Police Chief Chris Griggs...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. BRAZIL'S SENATE IMPEACHES PRESIDENT ROUSSEFF The South American giant's first female president is accused of using accounting tricks to hide large budget deficits...
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Scott County residents concerned about new hog farming facility
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
SIKESTON - The proposed installation of a hog farming facility in Scott County has citizens concerned. Five attended the Scott County Commission meeting Tuesday to discuss the possibility of pollution. According to First District Commissioner Dennis Ziegenhorn, locals who attended the meeting were concerned about waste from hogs contaminating the water supply...
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Dolores Lange
(Obituary ~ 05/12/16)
ORAN, Mo. -- Dolores Eleanor Lange, 83, died May 10, 2016, at The Cottages of Capetown in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Buddy Parr
(Obituary ~ 05/12/16)
BERTRAND, Mo. -- Charles Leonard "Buddy" Parr, 84, died, May 9, 2016, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Sikeston R-6 health insurance benefits detailed
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
SIKESTON -- In a vote of 3-2, Sikeston R-6 Board of Education approved a change in the district's health insurance benefits during Tuesday's regular monthly meeting. Board President James Gleason was absent. Board member Deke Lape, who is employed by Mitchell Insurance which provides the district's insurance broker services, stepped out of the room while the issue was discussed and voted upon...
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That's the eticket: Traffic tickets move into the 21st century
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
SIKESTON -- In today's computerized world, even speeding tickets have gone digital. Officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety now carry a small hand-held computer when they go on patrol that is designed to make traffic stops quicker and safer...
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