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Japanese beetles will lay next year's eggs in grass, not this year's infested fields
(Outdoors ~ 08/18/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Large numbers of Japanese beetles in corn and soybean fields this year have farmers concerned that those fields will be infested again next year. But that is not likely, says retired University of Missouri entomologist Ben Puttler, because Japanese beetles do not lay eggs where they feed...
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First Annual Talent show
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
Many have watched "America's Got Talent". Now there will be a "Soybean Festival Talent show". This new event, sponsored by the Portageville Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Monday night at the stage. "This will be the first year to have such an event built into the annual Soybean Festival week, according to Joy Partin, event committee member. "We have never had anything on Monday night, and thought this would be a good ting to do."...
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New teachers for the new year at Portageville School District
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
(Portageville) - Four these teachers have been here before, some as recent high school graduates and some as teaching here at previous times. Ron Golden- Back with the bulldogs again. He is back and teaching high school business classes. He will be helping with Junior High Football and FBLA. He brings 26 years of teaching experience...
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Be Angry and Sin Not
(Column ~ 08/18/16)
In Mark 3:5 we read that Jesus became angry at the hardness of heart of the Pharisees. Mark records for us these words, "And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. ...
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We count on the mail
(Editorial ~ 08/18/16)
By: Chip Hutcheson President of National Newspaper Association Publisher of The Times Leader, Princeton, Ky.
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Mississippi County man facing two assault charges
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
A Mississippi County man is facing charges in two separate assaults.
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Prep Football Glance -- Week 1
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/16)
Sikeston at Charleston 2015 Records: Sikeston 7-4; Charleston 0-10 Series History: Sikeston leads 92-34-4 Last Meeting: 2015, Sikeston won 53-6 Outlook: Sikeston has won eight-straight in the series and dominated the last two meetings by a total of 119-26. ...
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#HelpBatonRouge: Sikeston groups unite to assist flood victims in Louisiana
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
SIKESTON -- Two Sikeston organizations are joining forces to provide disaster relief supplies to families impacted by the recent flooding in Louisiana. In response to the floods and destruction in Baton Rouge, La., and Livingston Parish, La., the Sikeston Rotary Club is spearheading efforts, assisted by Spread Hope Now and Gulfport-Orange Grove, Miss., Rotary Club, to take a truckload of cleaning supplies and non-perishable foods to the victims of this devastation...
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MSHSAA releases district assignments for fall sports
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/16)
On the same day football teams around the state are set to kick off the season with jamborees, the Missouri State High School Activities Association released its official classification and district assignments for the remaining fall sports. Football and basketball found out their postseason destinations earlier this year, but on Friday, MSHSAA announced assignments for boys soccer and volleyball...
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2016 Volleyball Preview Capsules
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/16)
Sikeston Bulldogs Head coach: Steve Beydler, 17th season (214 wins) 2015 record: 14-20-1 District: Class 4, District 1 Conference: SEMO Playoff finish: Lost in two sets to Hillsboro in first round of districts Notes: The Bulldogs will have a mix of youth and experience with five returners who saw plenty of varsity time last season. ...
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DAEOC works to teach conscious discipline to Bootheel children
(Community News ~ 08/18/16)
MINER, Mo. -- When educators and parents encounter a child with temper issues, Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation Head Start and Early Head Start says to take deep breaths. DAEOC Head Start/Early Head Start is in 17 locations in six counties in the Bootheel working with educators, parents, bus drivers and pregnant women to teach conscious discipline to the youth from birth up to age 5 when they start kindergarten...
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Linda Garner
(Obituary ~ 08/18/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Linda Garner, 66, died Aug. 15, 2016, at her home. For the complete obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Mary Jane Bruner
(Obituary ~ 08/18/16)
BERTRAND, Mo. -- Mary Jane Bruner, 67, died Aug. 11, 2016, at her home. For the complete obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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One jailed after giving false name to deputy
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
ANNISTON, Mo. -- A Mississippi County man was arrested on outstanding warrants after trying to give officers a false name. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore, a vehicle stop was conducted in Anniston and the driver could not provide a valid license, giving his name and hesitating when giving his date of birth. After remembering the date, the driver said he couldn't remember his social security number...
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First day of school
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
Wednesday marked the first day of school for all Sikeston R-6 students.
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Betty Coram
(Obituary ~ 08/18/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Betty Coram, 65, died on Aug. 17, 2016, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary and more, see the Friday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Tony Scudder
(Obituary ~ 08/18/16)
BLODGETT, Mo. - Paul Anthony "Tony" Scudder, age 70, died Aug. 17, 2016, at John J. Pershing V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. For the complete obituary and more, see the Friday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Sikeston groups unite to assist flood victims in Louisiana
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
SIKESTON -- Two Sikeston organizations are joining forces to provide disaster relief supplies to families impacted by the recent flooding in Louisiana. In response to the floods and destruction in Baton Rouge, La., and Livingston Parish, La., the Sikeston Rotary Club is spearheading efforts, assisted by Spread Hope Now and Gulfport-Orange Grove, Miss., Rotary Club, to take a truckload of cleaning supplies and non-perishable foods to the victims of this devastation...
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