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NMCC's long layoff ends with loss to Kennett
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- While most area teams spent the past few weeks competing in their respective Christmas tournaments, a glitch in the schedule left the New Madrid County Central Eagles without a home this holiday season. Though the Eagles overcame the 17-day layoff to hang tight with visiting Kennett Tuesday, the rust showed late as the Indians pulled away in the fourth for a 69-58 win...
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Light dusting of winter weather possible overnight
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
PADUCAH, Ky. -- As temperatures begin to rise, winter weather is still a possibility overnight and into Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, light snow is possible tonight, mainly in Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois and far Western Kentucky. The best potential for snow is in Southeast Missouri, where one half to one inch of snow may accumulate. The highest totals are expected over the Ozark Foothills. Elsewhere snow accumulation will be limited to a dusting at most...
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Three Rivers College set to offer courses in New Madrid
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
NEW MADRID - Missy Marshall understands that despite the best intentions on getting a college degree, sometimes life can get in the way. Now New Madrid area residents have a way to ease into the college routine. Beginning this month, Three Rivers College will offer courses in a classroom donated by the city of New Madrid in the O'Bannon Community Building. ...
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Increased regulations impact consumers
(Column ~ 01/08/14)
Well, the President has returned from his family golfing vacation in Hawaii and aides say his focus is on extending unemployment benefits, immigration reform and an increase in the minimum wage. That seems like an ambitious agenda for a national leader who has had more than his share of problems as of late. Remember Obamacare, Benghazi, NSA spying and IRS snooping?...
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PREP ROUNDUP: East Prairie takes down Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com EAST PRARIE -- The East Prairie Eagles defeated Bell City 75-51 Tuesday at East Prairie High School. Additional information was not available at press time. Prep Baseball COLUMBIA (SMNS) -- District assignments and host sites have been announced for district baseball tournaments for the spring of 2014...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ARCTIC AIR EASES GRIP ON MUCH OF THE U.S. Winds are calmer and weather is warming up a day after record-cold temperatures blasted the Eastern Seaboard...
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Resource center for pregnant women coming to Sikeston
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
By Leonna Heuring leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- While it's still in the development stages, a resource center for pregnant women is coming to Sikeston. "We want to have a local facility in town where a young woman who may or may not be pregnant can come and get a free pregnancy test. If she is pregnant, later on she could have free ultrasounds and free counseling," said William Marshall, chairman of the Board for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Sikeston...
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Winter continues
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
Despite warming temperatures, ice can still be found across the area.
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John Hooper
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for funeral services held Tuesday at Ponder Funeral Home for John Howard Hooper, 66, who died Jan. 2, 2014, were: Bryan Palmer, Jim Hux, Reggie Young, Jamie Pollock, Jim Burke and Emmett Burke. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Helen Dickerson
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
SIKESTON -- Helen Faye Dickerson, 65, formerly of Cape Girardeau and Scott City, died Dec. 24, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Jessica Moore
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
CHARLESTON -- Jessica Tarna "Jelly Bean" Moore, 25, died Jan. 5, 2014, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Helen Robinett
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
DEXTER -- Helen Robinett, 83, died Jan. 6, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Katrina Chambliss
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
GRAND BAY, Ala. -- Katrina Chambliss, 32, formerly of Malden, Mo., died Jan. 6, 2014, in Grand Bay. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Donald Blagg
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
BENTON -- A memorial service for Donald Richard Blagg, 81, who died Jan. 2, 2014, will be held at 5 p.m. today at The A-Frame Church in Bell City. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ed Green
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- James Eddie "Ed" Green, 88, formerly of East Prairie and Charleston, died Dec. 27, 2013, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Irma Winford
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
HOWARDVILLE -- Irma Mae Winford, 72, died Jan. 1, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 01/08/14)
This is in response to "Beauty in the eye of the beholder." I'm old and I think they're ugly. A lot of people my age think they're ugly. So they don't brighten up your life if you think they're ugly. This is in response to "Lighting up," about not wanting to see the boys and girls lighting up their marijuana, that they have enough problems. Let me tell you something, alcohol is just as bad. I just as soon as see them do that as the other. Each one is as bad as the other...
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Winter continues
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
The setting sun glistens off of ice which formed on the water in ditches in New Madrid County. There is a chance for more wintry weather in the next few days with warmer temperatures promised next week.
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Donating Your Change Pays Off!
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
The Dollar General Corporation gave the Portageville Elementary School a gift of $40,000 on December 19th. The District manager, the local store manager, and an employee went to the school to read books to the kindergarteners and to present a check to the principal. ...
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Kennett, Chaffee License Offices Up for Bid
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Office of Administration is now accepting management contract bids for the Kennett and Chaffee License Offices. Interested individuals and groups must submit their bids to operate for either office by January 17, 2014. A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) bidders are required to use to develop their bids can be viewed online. ...
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Gilbert Retires as City Administrator
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
NEW MADRID -- Looking back, John Gilbert admits he was scared to death on his first day as New Madrid's city administrator. Now, as he prepares to leave the post after seven and a half years, Gilbert said the experience has taught him much about the operation of city government. Also it has taught him some things about himself...
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FSA Offers Farm Storage Facility Loans
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
CARUTHERSVILLE- USDA Missouri Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director, Mark Cadle, reminds farmers and ranchers that Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) are available through FSA. The FSA offers low-interest loans to grain producers to build new or upgrade existing storage facilities and permanent drying and handling equipment. ...
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Winter Blast HIts Area
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
One could call it the Chill of the Century! An Artic blast of cold air has been pushed up into the mid-south portions of the United States including the Missouri Bootheel late Saturday night. It came in to the area with a mixture of rain, sleet and snow with temperatures into the single digits...
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State Auditor Releases Audit of New Madrid County
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
JEFFERSON CITY- State Auditor Tom Schweich recently released the audit of New Madrid County. The state auditor routinely audits counties that do not elect a county auditor. "New Madrid County was in a very unique situation going into the 2013 state audit. It was, to my knowledge, the first time that a 3rd Class County had risen to a 2nd Class classification and then reverted back to a 3rd Class classification," said New Madrid County Clerk Clement Cravens...
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Minimum Wage Increase
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The New Year brings welcome news for more than 100,000 Missouri workers in the form of an increase in the state's minimum wage. But advocates for workers say it will take much more to move Missouri forward. A law passed by voters in 2006 mandated an annual cost-of-living adjustment in the state's minimum wage, which took the rate from $7.35 per hour last year to $7.50 per hour as of Jan. ...
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Every Mile is a Victory for Kids
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
Steve Young has been traveling back and forth across the United States since 2007. He is now on his third trek. His trek has taken him through 36 states and over 13,000 miles. Young is on a mission to spread the word about the Victory Junction Gang Camp...
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Ag Expo 2014 is Scheduled for January 24-25
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
Get ready for one of the largest farm trade shows in the region, Ag Expo 2014! It is scheduled for January 24 and 25 at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Booths are still available to purchase. This is the 28th year of Ag Expo, which is sponsored by Butler County University of Missouri Extension Council and the Ag Club of Three Rivers College. ...
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Two Killed in Separate Christmas Eve Accidents
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
SIKESTON -- A New Madrid woman and Parma woman were killed in separate accidents Tuesday in New Madrid County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports att 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Georgia M. Halford, 51, of New Madrid was traveling on Route E, five miles west of Lilbourn, when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and struck a utility pole. This caused Halford's vehicle to overturn and submerge into a ditch of water...
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First-Class Stamps to Cost 49 Cents Effective Jan. 26
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
WASHINGTON -- Mailing a letter is about to get a little more expensive. Regulators on Tuesday approved a temporary price increase of 3 cents for a first-class stamp, bringing the charge to 49 cents a letter in an effort to help the Postal Service recover from severe mail decreases brought on by the 2008 economic downturn...
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Filing Remains Open for most Local Municipal Elections
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
PORTAGEVILLE --After filing has opened for municipal election in April, several have signed up for re-election. At Gideon, two of the incumbents have indicated they wish to continue to serve the citizens. Mayor Lawrence Jordan and Vicki Berry, who represents the North Ward, have filed for office. No one has filed for the South Ward alderman spot held by Jerry Skidmore. The position of mayor and aldermen are for two-year terms...
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Rain Pounds Region, Ducks and Geese Abound
(Column ~ 01/08/14)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the outdoors folk in our beautiful little piece of America! Jesus is the reason for the season, and there are blessings abound in our neck of the woods. Lord knows I love the thrill of fishing and hunting, and the beauty of the great outdoors, but without friends and family to share this awesome passion with, I doubt many of us would be near as adamant about it. ...
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2013 Year in Review
(Local News ~ 01/08/14)
January 3, 2013 Bradfords Receive 2012 Blackwood Lifetime Achievement Award Steve and Christie Bradford are the 2012 recipients of "The James Blackwood Lifetime Achievement Award" presented by "Home For Christmas" in Memphis, TN. "Home For Christmas" is just that, several artists, evangelists and ministries of all types come home to the Memphis area for Christmas...
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Portageville Boys Basketball Update
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/14)
Kennett downs Portageville 77-47 SEMO News Service Kennett's Materion Jones goes up in traffic, attempting to convert a lay-up against two Portageville defenders. The Kennett Indians played their final game prior to the start of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday evening, as they hosted Portageville...
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Dolores Recker
(Obituary ~ 01/08/14)
Dolores Recker, 96, of Portageville, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013.
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