Stories from Tuesday, May 21, 2013

sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- No one expected this. Spearheaded by ace pitcher Jashawn McDaniel and a newfound potent offense, the New Madrid County Central Eagles (14-14) are headed to the quarterfinals after taking down Scott City Monday during the Class 3 sectional baseball game at New Madrid...

sports@standard-democrat.com CHAFFEE -- Going into Monday's Class 2 sectional matchup against Valle, Chaffee head coach Brian Horrell knew his team wouldn't stand much of a chance if things turned into a slugfest. What he got was another gem from staff ace Cody Payne while the Red Devils came through in all three facets of the game to pull out a 2-0 win over the Warriors to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2001...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OKLAHOMA TORNADO FLATTENS NEIGHBORHOODS, KILLS DOZENS At least 20 of the 51 victims of the storm were children caught in an elementary school in the eye of the storm, with a death toll expected to rise...

Two cars collided at the intersection of Helen and Main streets in an accident just after 7 a.m. today. At least two persons were taken from the scene by ambulance. Further information was not availble as of press time.

CHAFFEE -- Lauren M. Bullinger, 29, died May 20, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

EAST PRAIRIE -- Kenny Keck, 70, died May 20, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

PARMA -- Harold Glen Wallace, 73, died May 21, 2013. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Shane Lee Nall, 32, died May 19, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Delano "Leno" Nelson, 59, formerly of East Prairie, died May 21, 2013, at the Heritage Gardens of Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Muriel Edward Lape, 68, died May 20, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Sara M. Bennett, 86, died May 20, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

The New Madrid County Central Eagles, Chaffee Red Devils and Oran Eagles all won their sectional games on Monday afternoon. See today's SPORTS section in the Standard Democrat!

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston City Council will ask voters to keep the 1-cent sales tax for another 10 years. Council members voted during their monthly briefing session Monday morning to place the continuation of the tax on the ballot for the Aug. 6 election...

PADUCAH, Ky. - There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service. The Weather Service state the primary threat should a severe storm will be damaging winds. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...

scottw@standard-democrat.com MINER -- Miner will keep its volunteer fire department. The Miner Board of Alderman voted during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday to not enter a contract with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety for fire protection services...

scottw@standard-democrat.com MINER -- The Miner Board of Aldermen will begin meeting on the third Monday of each month for its regular monthly meeting instead of the third Tuesday -- despite the objection by one alderman. Mayor Frank Tatum cast the tie-breaking vote during the Board's regular monthly meeting Tuesday...

I too would like to comment about the person who wrote in about the prayers not being answered. You know I often wonder how many times we pray for things, but what we want and what we need, and pray constantly. But how often do we stop and thank God for what we do have. ...