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Buckle Up/Phone Down: A Safety Challenge That Can Make a Difference
(State News ~ 02/18/17)
MoDOT and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety are challenging Missouri businesses and private individuals to buckle up and put their phones down. The Buckle Up/Phone Down campaign is tackling the two most impactful actions a driver can take to prevent crashes -- or survive if one occurs...
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The Center of a Community
(Column ~ 02/18/17)
Aging Matters covers 18 counties in Southeast Missouri. That is a lot of miles when you need to drive it for meetings, presentations or to meet with clients. Recently a new employee and I were in Van Buren for a meeting and realized it was time for lunch. ...
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Charleston battles back from 13, holds off SEMO Conference foe Poplar Bluff in regular season finale (High School Sports ~ 02/18/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- It's not how you start, it's how you finish. That old adage served Charleston well Friday night after a brutal start to their regular season finale against SEMO Conference rival Poplar Bluff. After erasing an early 13-point deficit the Bluejays fought neck-and-neck with the Mules the entire second half until Demarcus Sharp hit a game-winning 3-pointer to clinch a 65-60 senior night win... -
Stinnett drops Class 3 semifinal, still guaranteed medal during state wrestling tournament (High School Sports ~ 02/18/17)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Sikeston senior Josh Stinnett won't be wrestling for the grand prize, but he won't leave Mizzou Arena empty handed. Stinnett lost is 182-pound championship semifinal match during the Class 3 state wrestling tournament in Columbia, Mo., on Friday. Making the semifinal guaranteed Stinnett an all-state finish and a medal to bring home... -
National Weather Service calling for record high temperatures on Monday
(Local News ~ 02/18/17)
SIKESTON - Southeast Missouri could salute President's Day with record warm temperatures. Currently the National Weather Service is calling for temperatures to climb above 70 on Monday, which according to climate data recorded at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport since June of 1960 will top a record of 70 degrees set in 1986. The low Monday is expected to be 52 with just a some clouds dotting the skies...
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Dorena-Hickman Ferry will temporarily halt operation starting Monday
(Local News ~ 02/18/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - The Dorena-Hickman Ferry plans to temporarily shut down starting Monday to allow both engines on the ferryboat to be overhauled. According to Keith Todd, public information officer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, mechanics plan to be on site at daylight Monday to start work. The overhaul is expected to take about one to two weeks to complete...
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Sikeston High students set to become city leaders Friday
(Local News ~ 02/18/17)
SIKESTON - Sikeston High School students will tackle a true-life problem when they assume the roles of city leaders during the annual "Youth in Government Day." On Friday, 29 students from Sikeston Senior High School will learn about the jobs of mayor, the city council and city and Board of Municipal Utilities staff as part of the Sikeston Optimist Club's "Youth in Government Day." The program, started more than 30 years ago, is designed to promote a greater understanding of local government and the issues elected officials are asked to consider.. ...
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Telethon prep: Baby crawl race, outdoor fun zone added to events
(Local News ~ 02/18/17)
IKESTON -- With just over a month away until the 37th annual Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon, organizers are busy preparing behind the scenes for this year's fundraiser, which will include several new events. Set for March 18-19 at the Sikeston Field House, the "Under the Big Top"-themed event raises funds for the Center which provides pediatric therapy free of charge to children with special needs throughout Southeast Missouri...
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Sheriff buys marijuana, arrests four for drug distribution
(Local News ~ 02/18/17)
WYATT, Mo. -- A person wanting to sell marijuana picked the wrong buyer. Four area residents are facing drug distribution charges following an investigation during which one of the suspects reportedly sold drugs directly to Mississippi County Sheriff Cory Hutcheson...
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Standard Democrat will not publish paper on Monday
(Local News ~ 02/18/17)
SIKESTON - The Standard Democrat will not publish a newspaper on Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents' Day and the offices will be closed. The newspaper offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Feb. 21 and the paper's publication will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 22...
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Emma Jo Hutcheson (Obituary ~ 02/18/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - Emma Jo Hutcheson, 85, died Feb. 17, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born May 21, 1931, in Mississippi County near East Prairie, to the late Bill and Iva Earlene (Jones) Marshall, she worked as branch manager for Savings and Loan in East Prairie before retiring...
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