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Man dies in weekend crash, one charged
(Local News ~ 11/25/13)
EAST PRAIRIE - An East Prairie man was killed in a single-vehicle accident and the driver is facing charges. Bobby J. Counts, 25, was fatally injured in an accident at 2:15 p.m. Saturday on County Road 413 south of Branley Road. His death was the 50th fatality in the Troop E area for the year...
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Eagles announce varsity wrestling roster
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/13)
NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central wrestling program hosted their Challenge Matches Thursday, Nov. 21 to determine their varsity and junior varsity roster spots. The event, which was hosted by NMCC wrestling coach Jerry Winberry and assistant Jacob May, was open to parents, student body and administration and consisted of an information demonstration of the rules, calls and pointing system designed to help the fans batter understand the sports of wrestling...
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NMCC football recognized for good sportsmanship
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/13)
NEW MADRID - The sportsmanship of New Madrid County Central High School athletes earned the notice of state officials. John D. Miller with the Missouri State High School Athletic Association sent a letter to the New Madrid County R-1 School District about the football game involving NMCC and Fredericktown...
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Sikeston Lady Bulldogs drop season opener to state-ranked Saxony Lutheran
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- In their first game of the season on Monday the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs saw visiting Saxony Lutheran take advantage of a hot start to pull away early before holding on for a 59-33 win. "All in all we competed pretty hard," Sikeston head coach Matt Schonhoff said. ...
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Sikeston seventh grade basketball routs Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston seventh grade boys basketball team routed visiting Jackson Monday at the Sikeston Junior High School 53-18. Kevin Jones led all scorers with 29 points. Nate Self added eight while Noah Nicks chipped in with 6...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 11/25/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA DISCLOSED SECRET IRAN TALKS TO ISRAEL IN SEPTEMBER The president revealed the clandestine negotiations with Tehran in a 90-minute meeting with Netanyahu at the White House...
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Operation Christmas Child: St. Francis Xavier students show generosity
(Local News ~ 11/25/13)
By Jill Bock jillb@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Susan Werner tears up as she gazes at all the brightly-colored Christmas boxes stacked up to the window at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. The generosity of the youngsters and their families is overwhelming, she explained...
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Barbara Lovins
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Barbara Lovins, 62, died Nov. 25, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Bobby Counts
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Bobby Joe Counts, 25, died at 3:37 p.m. Nov. 23, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Patricia Garrett
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
LILBOURN -- Patricia Jane Garrett, 45, died Nov. 22, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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John Schaffer
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
SIKESTON -- John Schaffer, 81, died Nov. 24, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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James Berry
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
SIKESTON -- James Edward Franklin Berry, 82, died Nov. 23, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Al Stutts Jr.
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
DEXTER -- James Alva "Al" Stutts Jr., 84, died Nov. 23, 2013, at his rural Dexter home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Junior Ing
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
CHAFFEE -- Junior Ted Ing, 85, died at 5 p.m. Nov. 22, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mary Malone
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
SIKESTON - Mary Quaid Malone, 68, died Nov. 22, 2013, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Angela Garcia
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
SIKESTON -- Angela J. Garcia, 48, died Nov. 23, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Opal Loflin
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
HIGHLAND, Ill. -- Opal M. Evans Loflin, 66, died Nov. 20, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Agnes Cook
(Obituary ~ 11/25/13)
GIDEON -- Agnes Louise Pickard Cook, 83, died Nov. 24, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Three are in custody following a pursuit
(Local News ~ 11/25/13)
MATTHEWS - Three people are in custody following a high speed pursuit. Around 1:03 p.m. Sunday, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety received a report of an incident from Walmart security personnel. New Madrid County Sheriff's Department joined the pursuit, which continued on Route FF south to Route AE then on to HH, traveling east...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 11/25/13)
You know, I was sitting here looking at the paper. I look at these ads everyday. People that have got these apartments and stuff to rent, they charge you an arm and a leg and then they don't let you have your pet. I'd much rather have pets than kids. They are not near as destructive. I love kids. I love pets. But they really make it hard on people that love their pets to do them like that. I think they should reevaluate their selves a little bit...
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Safety strategies can help prevent thefts this holiday season
(Local News ~ 11/25/13)
SIKESTON -- With less than a month until Christmas, shoppers and homeowners are encouraged to watch out -- not only for Santa -- but for lurking thieves, too. "Over the course of this last year, we've had a lot of break-ins of vehicles at residences and mostly overnight when they're parked at home," said Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer for Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
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Sikeston will sell old sirens
(Local News ~ 11/25/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The city's old storm sirens are too outdated to adequately serve Sikeston anymore, according to city officials, but may prove an affordable solution for a smaller community. The Sikeston City Council declared during the city's monthly special briefing session Monday the city's five old storm warning sirens to be surplus property so they can be sold...
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