Stories from Saturday, August 31, 2013

The Standard Democrat will not publish a paper Monday in observance of Labor Day, and the offices will be closed. Regular publication will resume Tuesday.

sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- The past four seasons the Sikeston Bulldogs have found great success with a stingy defense and a quarterback that can be as dangerous with his legs as much as his arm. That formula proved to be fruitful once again on Friday in the Bulldogs' 24-6 season opening victory over Charleston at Marshall Stadium in the 128th meeting between the two ancient rivals...

The Eagles lost four fumbles and had five giveaways in their season opener against Malden during a 12-0 loss at New Madrid County Central High School.

Dexter watched the Dragons pull away to a 28-point halftime lead and hold on for a 42-7 final.

PERRYVILLE -- If there was ever a good feeling that came after a 26-12 loss, the East Prairie Eagles felt it. After suffering through two years and only one win to show for it, the Eagles' 14-point loss to Class 4 Perryville was a small sign things are looking up...

DEXTER -- Knealin W. Wright Jr., 42, died Aug. 29, 2013, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. For the complete obituary, see Sunday's Standard Democrat or log on to the electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Thelma Harlan Lape, 89, died Aug. 30, 2013, at her home in Dexter. For more obituaries, log on to the electronic edition.

CHARLESTON -- A Scott County woman is in jail for invading a Mississippi County home and stealing the owner's prescription drugs. Jamie Marie Sadler, 34, of Oran is charged with first degree burglary, theft/stealing any controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence. Sadler also faces additional charges pending in Mississippi and Scott Counties...

SIKESTON -- After a long career as a police officer, Capt. John Martin left his office at the Sikeston Department of Public Safety for the last time Friday to enjoy some time at home. "We'll miss him, his experience and knowledge and all the things he brings to the table," DPS Director Drew Juden said of Martin's retirement. "A little bit of our history goes with him. John is the last uniformed member that joined the Department when we still had an elected police chief."...

SIKESTON -- Looking to involve the community in a project to benefit the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, the Sikeston American Legion Post 116 will have its first-ever poker run and cook-off competition. Set for Sept. 7 at Post 114's hall, located at 333 S. Kingshighway in Sikeston, the event which will also include other festivities, such as auctions, a meal and musical entertainment was the idea of Vickie Wilson, who serves as the district president of the American Legion Auxiliary...