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Sikeston woman killed in early morning crash
(Local News ~ 01/24/14)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston woman was pronounced dead following an accident early today. Laurajo J. McDowell, 26, was killed in an accident at 12:45 a.m. on County Road 450, .4 miles east of Highway 61. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, McDowell was driving eastbound when her vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway. ...
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Sikeston eighth grade caps undefeated season with tournament championship
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston 8th grade boys basketball team finished its season undefeated with a 59-53 victory over Jackson in the championship game of the Cape Central Junior High Tournament on Thursday. The team finished with a record of 12-0, matching their record as 7th graders a year ago. The group is the second Sikeston class ever to finish undefeated in both 7th and 8th grade, joining this year's current seniors when they formed Sikeston's first ever 7th grade team in 2008...
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Lady Bulldogs drop home game to Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs fell to 5-8 on the year following a 47-40 loss to Poplar Bluff Thursday at the Sikeston Field House. Ariana Beard led the Lady Bulldogs with 12 points. Erica Peet added 10 for Sikeston, who have lost two of their last four to start the new year...
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Braves make Scott-Mississippi Conference finals with win over EP
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DELTA -- Just a season removed from a six-year run as Scott-Mississippi Conference champions the Scott County Central Braves will have a shot tonight to regain their crown. Taking on fourth-seeded East Prairie on Thursday in the semifinals, the top-seeded Braves rode a strong second half to a 91-69 finish that will once again will pit them against the defending champion Oran Eagles...
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Oran squeezes by short-handed Chaffee in Scott-Mississippi Conference semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DELTA -- Despite only sporting a one-man bench, third-seeded Chaffee gave second-seeded Oran all they could handle Thursday night in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament semifinals at Delta High School. With a late defensive stand and some clutch free throw shooting from senior Seth Ressel, however, the Eagles held on for a 73-68 win that propels the defending champions back to the finals...
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PREP ROUNDUP: East Prairie's Harwell scores 1,000th career point
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- East Prairie senior Caitlyn Harwell scored her 1,000th career point during a 56-23 win over Chaffee Thursday on her home floor. Harwell finished the game with 16 points, mostly behind four 3-pointers. Teammate Rebekah Douglas topped all scorers with 30 which helped East Prairie (5-5) end their three-game skid...
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YMCA Little League Basketball
(Local News ~ 01/24/14)
YMCA Little League Basketball is under way.
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Portageville Library Memorial Books
(Local News ~ 01/24/14)
Memorial books are a lasting tribute to the people we love and help enrich the collection of books throughout our library system. Within the last 3 months, we have received book donations to the Portageville library branch in memory of the following:...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/24/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. EXPLOSIONS TARGET POLICE IN CAIRO Three near-simultaneous blasts, which come ahead of the third anniversary of the Jan. 25 start of the 2011 uprising that toppled Mubarak, kill at least 5 people and wound dozens more...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/24/14)
I want to Speakout concerning the "Duck Dynasty" issue and the statements made about the homosexuals. I know the Bible is very plain about this being a grievous sin and I agree. However, I am surprised that no one has offered a way out of that sin. The homosexual does not have to go to hell. ...
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Betty Mothershead
(Obituary ~ 01/24/14)
SCOTT COUNTY -- Betty Zook Mothershead, 83, of Scott County, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Billy Summers
(Obituary ~ 01/24/14)
DEXTER -- Billy W. Summers, 71, died Jan. 23, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Michael Ellison
(Obituary ~ 01/24/14)
MARSTON -- Michael Thomas Ellison, 58, died Jan. 22, 2014, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Johnny Flanigan
(Obituary ~ 01/24/14)
SIKESTON -- Johnny Dewayne Flanigan, 67, died Jan. 21, 2014, at the Heritage Gardens of Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Rickey Mixon
(Obituary ~ 01/24/14)
SIKESTON -- Rickey Mixon, 50, died Jan. 21, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Doyle Cash
(Obituary ~ 01/24/14)
ADVANCE -- Doyle "Patches" Cash, 54, Jan. 18, 2014, at his home in Advance. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Frances Kessler
(Obituary ~ 01/24/14)
SIKESTON -- Frances Kessler, 83, died Jan. 23, 2014, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Ultimate Flooring now sells paint
(Business ~ 01/24/14)
By David Jenkins davidj@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After providing flooring to local customers for over 10 years, Ultimate Flooring in Sikeston now carries paint, making it a one-stop shop for those decorating their house. "We've been selling paint in Cape for about three years now, and we decided it was a good time for us to add paint to what we do here," said Darrin Johnson, owner of Ultimate Flooring & Paint...
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