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Former Sikeston football star unable to attend Hall of Fame ceremony
(High School Sports ~ 11/02/16)
Former Sikeston football star James Wilder will not be in attendance during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony after being involved in an accident. Wilder, who is recuperating in Florida, will be inducted at a later date, according to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame president and Executive Director Jerald Andrews...
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Pro watch: Checking in with Kony Ealy, Otto Porter, Jr.
(High School Sports ~ 11/02/16)
NFL: Kony Ealy Carolina Panthers The former New Madrid County Central star and Mizzou Tiger standout came up big for the Carolina Panthers defense Sunday helping to seal a 30-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C. Ealy solidified the victory when the 6-4, 275-pound defensive end leaped to swat away a pass from Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer with three minutes left in the fourth quarter, that hit Ealy square in the chest...
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Missouri Manufacturers Deserve a Level Playing Field
(Column ~ 11/02/16)
When I go to bat for Missouri jobs, there's one thing I know for sure--if our manufacturers can compete on a level playing field, they'll often win. That goes for companies making everyday consumer products, to those manufacturing the backbone of our state's infrastructure--the support frames for our homes and businesses, the light poles that dot our highways, the hand rails in our schools, and the agricultural tools used by our farmers and ranchers...
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Sikeston City Council filing period to remain open through Nov. 22
(Local News ~ 11/02/16)
SIKESTON -- Brian Self has filed as a candidate for the at-large council position currently held by two-term Councilman Bob Depro. The filing period closes at 5 p.m., Nov. 22. To be eligible for council election, a candidate must be a qualified voter of Sikeston who is at least 21 years of age. ...
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Check of registered sex offenders on Halloween night found seven violations
(Local News ~ 11/02/16)
BENTON, Mo. - A check of registered sex offenders on Halloween night found seven who were not in compliance with Missouri laws. According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, there are 161 registered sex offenders throughout Scott County and with the assistance of extra deputies on patrol, 84 were checked. Reports on the seven offenders found in violation of RSMo. 589.426.1 will be sent to the prosecutor's office for charges to be filed, he said...
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Voters will decide local and state ballot issues on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 11/02/16)
SIKESTON -- While much of the news is about the top race on Tuesday's ballot, voters will have some important decisions to make impacting their lives much closer to home. There are state races and issues to decide along with district and county contests as well...
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City to take hands-on role with field maintenance
(Local News ~ 11/02/16)
SIKESTON -- During the Sikeston City Council meeting, Council decided that hands-on role with baseball field maintenance just may be a driving force for new economic development for the city. Discussions commenced after Council approved authorization to renovate...
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November Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 11/02/16)
Hali Kaminsky, the November Standard Democrat Calendar Girl, enjoys one of fall's sunny days. The daughter of Chuck and Brandy Kaminsky, she was a finalist in the 2015 Miss Sikeston Contest. Kaminsky is a 2016 graduate of Sikeston High School and is attending Southeast Missouri State University - Sikeston...
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Check of registered sex offenders on Halloween night found seven violations
(Local News ~ 11/02/16)
BENTON, Mo. - A check of registered sex offenders on Halloween night found seven who were not in compliance with Missouri laws. According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, there are 161 registered sex offenders throughout Scott County and with the assistance of extra deputies on patrol, 84 were checked. Reports on the seven offenders found in violation of RSMo. 589.426.1 will be sent to the prosecutor's office for charges to be filed, he said...
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Voters must consider candidates' character
(Editorial ~ 11/02/16)
As hard as it is to imagine, a sizable segment of the voting public has yet to decide on their presidential choice. By some polling, that undecided voting bloc may approach 10 percent. At the same time, an estimated 10 percent of voters have taken advantage of early voting laws and have already cast their ballots...
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Carletta Streeter
(Obituary ~ 11/02/16)
CHAFFEE, Mo.-- Carletta Sue Streeter, 71, died Nov. 1, 2016, at her sister's home. Born July 11, 1945, in Dexter, to the late William Sherman and Florence Evelyn Goodman Davenport, she was a licensed practical nurse with Chaffee General Hospital for many years until she retired and a member of First Assembly of God in Chaffee...
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Two earn scholarships
(11/02/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Two students were awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2017-2018 academic year: Jacob Smith of Charleston has received the University Scholarship and Residence Life Leadership Award. Smith is the son of Steven and Misty Smith of Charleston and will be a 2017 graduate of Charleston High School...
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Students honored for first quarter academic efforts
(11/02/16)
SIKESTON -- Saint Francis Xavier School has announced the honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. They are: Second grade Beth Bollinger, Jesse Haley, Kami Marshall, Joey Najjar, Charlie Ressel, Claudia Rowland, Cash Thomas, Davy Williams...
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Character education students
(11/02/16)
The Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has named its fifth grade character education students for September. The word of the month was respect.
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Sikeston Junior High hosts open house during school hours
(11/02/16)
SIKESTON -- When Felecia Anderson, whose daughter Kelsie Anderson attends Sikeston Junior High, visits her daughter's school, it's usually when class isn't in session, such as an after-hours activity or parent-teacher conferences. That's why on Wednesday, Anderson said she appreciated the school opening its doors to the community during school hours when the students were doing what they do best -- learning...
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Studying military history
(11/02/16)
Charleston Middle School's Leadership Academy Class attended Liberty Days 2016, sponsored by the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield. A military living history event, the speakers and presenters spoke of past and present conflicts that American forces battled. Additionally, there were displays about early settlers...
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Fifth and Sixth Grade Center lists first quarter honor roll students
(11/02/16)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced the honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. They are: Fifth grade Rasheed Abu Khudier, Damian Alston, Akena Anderson, Nathaniel Ault, Jayden Avery, Anabeth Baker, Carly Bashley, Lillian Bloomfield, Kadynce Boardman, Destiny Bohnert, Austin Brase, Bailey Brown, Kelsey Burleson, Micah Buxton, Landon Carter, Hailey Caton, Macy Chanley, Andon Christian, Colton Church, Devin Clark, Chloe Clinton, Lynley Coatney, Baylee Copeland, Landon Coppage, Kailey Couch, Angel Cox, Jordan Craft, Kayden Craig, Jaden Cupp, Kaylee Davis, Abigail Deshaney, James Devey, Kayla Dobbs, Kaiden Dodson, Levi Douglass, Maggie Drury, Spencer Ellison, Allison Essary, Zoe Evans, Jacoby Feinburg, Savannah Finney, Zackary Frailey, Atavia Fullwood, Jayden Gilliland, Benjamin Gilmore, Unique Gilmore, Treveon Gipson, Carter Goodman, Detravion Gorman, Mallory Goza, Miyonnah Gray, Alexia Grayson, Andrew Green, Jahkyland Green, Jasmine Greene, Savannah Griggs, Carter Grimes, Braylon Gross, Brooklyn Groves, Angelica Guevara, Kiara Hannis, Taustin Hardin, Seth Harrington,. ...
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Charles Haubold Sr.
(Obituary ~ 11/02/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Charles Olaf "Charlie" Haubold Sr., 93, died Oct. 31, 2016, at Dyersburg Regional Hospital at Dyersburg, Tenn. Born June 4, 1923, in Marston, to the late John and Ivd Hawkins Haubold, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in December 1940 serving four years in the Normandy and Northern France battle before he was discharged in 1944 with a Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. ...
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