Stories from Monday, August 9, 2010

ESSEX -- James William "Jim" Pulliam, 69, formerly of Dexter, died Aug. 6, 2010, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

EAST PRAIRIE -- Pauline Davenport, 91, formerly of Charleston, died Aug. 7, 2010, at the East Prairie Nursing Center. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

MALDEN -- Anna Mae Roper, 89, died Aug. 7, 2010, at her home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

SHAWNEE, Okla. -- Dr. Michael Lafayette Morgan, 69, died Aug. 5, 2010, at his home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

sd_sports@yahoo.com WILLISTON, N.D. -- The Sikeston 14-year-old All-Stars stayed alive in the 14-year-old Midwest Plains Regional on Sunday evening, defeating Santa Fe, Colo., 10-0. Sikeston, who lost to Waite Park, Minn., 7-5 on Saturday, came into Sunday needing to defeat Santa Fe in order to avoid being eliminated from the double-elimination tournament. Pitcher Jarrett Sandlin gave Sikeston just what they needed...

CARUTHERSVILLE - One business theft is solved and another under investigation by Caruthersville Police. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.
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scottw@standard-democrat.com HAYWOOD CITY -- While it is still relatively new when compared with similar events in other area communities, Haywood City Day is well on its way to becoming a tradition. "We wanted to have a special day to celebrate our city," said Mary Glasper, city clerk, about the establishment of the event. "This is the sixth annual Haywood City Day."...

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SIKESTON -- Spotting abandoned dogs is common in the Sikeston area, and there are steps individuals can take should they come into contact with one and want to help. Dr. Brian Heuring of Delta Veterinary Clinic in Sikeston estimated on a weekly basis he sees abandoned dogs brought in by local residents...

leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- This summer Kim Flannigan and her husband, Terry, have spend lots of time cuddling, pampering and playing with Miss Hank -- the stray dog they took in this past spring. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...