Stories from Sunday, February 27, 2011

The Sikeston boys basketball team overcame it's biggest second-half deficit of the season to defeat Notre Dame 66-52.

MOREHOUSE -- David Lee Kindle, 46, formerly of East Prairie, died Feb. 25, 2011, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete.

DEXTER -- James Howard Rhoades, 95, died Feb. 24, 2011, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- James "Reccie" Taylor, age 43, died Feb. 24, 2011, at Ratliff Caring Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

sd_sports@yahoo.com DELTA -- The Scott County Central Braves wrapped up their regular season with a 90-48 win over the Delta Bobcats on Friday at Delta High School. Scott Central senior Otto Porter scored a game-high 32 points. Dominique Porter added 15 while Stewart Johnson chipped in 14...

sd_sports@yahoo.com DEXTER -- Although they are riddled with underclassmen, the Dexter Lady Bearcats showed poise beyond their years. Facing an older and much more experienced Notre Dame squad, the Lady Bearcats squeezed out a 56-52 win on Friday to claim the Class 4, District 1 championship at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter...

DEERING -- A court appearance is set for Monday for a 35-year-old Deering man charged with statutory rape. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

michellef@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Whether individuals are searching for a new job or employers are looking to fill an open spot at their company, there will be plenty of opportunities for all at the upcoming four-county area job fair. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Mock City Council members came to the same decision as their real-life counterparts during this year's Youth in Government Day. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...