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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/26/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. DRIVER A FOCUS IN SPAIN CRASH PROBE Investigators say the driver and the train's speed regulation systems could have contributed to the disaster that killed nearly 80...
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Henley Kelm
(Obituary ~ 07/26/13)
ADVANCE -- Henley M. Kelm, 73, died July 25, 2013, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Sikeston practices
(High School Sports ~ 07/26/13)
SIKESTON -- Starting practice dates for all fall sports for the 2013-14 school year will begin August 12 for Sikeston High School and Junior High. Students are reminded that insurance must be provided and physicals must be taken before practices can begin. ...
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NMCC practices
(High School Sports ~ 07/26/13)
NEW MADRID -- New Madrid County Central will begin both their football and volleyball camps for the upcoming school year. Any student who would like to play in junior high or high school is invited to attend. The second Eagle football and volleyball camps will be July 22-26. ...
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Leadership Sikeston class honored at chamber meeting
(Local News ~ 07/26/13)
Staff Reports news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- In recent years, several young professionals have completed the Leadership Sikeston program and learned more about the local community. And on Thursday, the fourth class graduated from the program, a partnership between the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Sikeston Young Professionals. They were recognized Thursday during the Chamber's bimonthly luncheon...
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Sikeston man jailed for alleged child abuse
(Local News ~ 07/26/13)
BENTON - A Sikeston man is in custody following an investigation into alleged child abuse. Clinton David Burton, 24, is charged with felony of abuse or neglect of a child and misdemeanor possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter...
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County mainframe will have to be moved to new system
(Local News ~ 07/26/13)
CHARLESTON -- Mississippi County officials knew the day would come when the county's mainframe software would no longer be supported. They now know exactly what day that will be. County Clerk Junior DeLay said during the regular County Commission meeting Thursday that Jim Farrenburg, owner of Joss Inc. of New Madrid, called him Wednesday to advise he will retire at the end of the year...
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Ready for school's return
(Local News ~ 07/26/13)
Marlie Crook and Keane Atkins, future students at the Sikeston Kindergarten, shared a book and talked about their first day of school recently. Children in the Sikeston R-6 School District who are 5 years old by July 31 are eligible for kindergarten and can take part in late enrollment from 8 a.m. ...
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Henley Kelm
(Obituary ~ 07/26/13)
ADVANCE -- Henley M. Kelm, 73, died July 25, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 07/26/13)
Defense was self-defense I'm calling in response to Mike Jensen's editorial on July 17, "Outside courtroom issue became race," in reference to the Zimmerman trial. I agree with the article, support the points of view, however, I know I shouldn't quibble about minor details, but I'm calling to quibble about a minor detail. ...
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