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PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Bearcats roll, NMCC edges Malden
(High School Sports ~ 02/14/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Five Dexter players scored in double figures as the Lady Bearcats rolled over Cape Central 93-34. Erika Cobb led Dexter (18-3) with 17 points followed by Hannah Noe's 16, Alison Jarrell's and Paige Patterson's 15 and Melanie McKuin's 12...
- Trammel signs with Crowder College (High School Sports ~ 02/14/14)
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Lady Bulldogs reach .500 mark after win over Charleston
(High School Sports ~ 02/14/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Three games in four days is no easy feat, but the Sikeston lady Bulldogs finished off their week with two straight wins to reach the .500 mark on the season. Their latest conquest came Thursday when they took down host Charleston for a 64-46 win that was led by Erica Peet's 20 points...
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Dinner auction masquerade will raise money for school
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Things aren't always black and white -- but when they are, sometimes it's for a worthy cause. The Black and White Masquerade, scheduled March 1 at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, is this year's dinner auction for the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. MISERABLE COMMUTE MAY BE IN STORE FOR THE EAST Another wintry mix hit the mid-Atlantic and Northeast during the night, making travel treacherous once again...
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Charges dismissed against suspect in kidnapping case
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
By Emily Priddy SEMO News Service BENTON -- The state dismissed charges Thursday against a Sikeston, Mo., man accused in a case that began with kidnapping allegations but seemed to fall apart under court scrutiny. Cody McRoy, 20, had been charged with second-degree assault and felonious restraint in connection with a case in which another Sikeston man claimed he had been abducted from his front porch, held against his will and beaten for several hours in an attempt to extort money...
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Noranda seeks lower power costs
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
NEW MADRID - The region's largest employer wants a change in its power costs, locking in a lower electricity rate for its plant at New Madrid. Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation, located in Franklin, Tenn., announced Thursday that its wholly owned subsidiary Noranda Aluminum Inc. ...
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Scott County couple weighs in on making relationships last
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
MORLEY -- Regardless of one's budget this Valentine's day, they can likely afford one local couple's keys to a lasting relationship. Donnie and Kay Johnson of Morley recently took time to discuss the strengths of their long and successful marriage. The couple will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 20...
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Coupons for soldiers
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
Volunteers with the Sikeston OAKS Center count coupons to be mailed to military personnel serving overseas. A total of 3,915 coupons were donated by patrons since the Center began collecting them in November, according to Lisa Hicks, assistant supervisor at Sikeston OAKS. ...
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Carole Link
(Obituary ~ 02/14/14)
WAPPAPELLO -- Carole Jean West Link, 72, died Feb. 9, 2014, at her home near Wappapello. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Rosa Buchanan
(Obituary ~ 02/14/14)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers at services scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the Ponder Funeral Home for Rosa Lee Johnson Abernathy Buchanan, 88, who died Feb. 12, 2014, will be: Mark Fetters, Chad Fetters, Kelly Woodard, Ross Abernathy, Tom Coleman and Sam Thomas...
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Frank Malone
(Obituary ~ 02/14/14)
NEW MADRID -- Frank Lee Malone, 60, died Feb. 12, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Anna Mae Vaughn
(Obituary ~ 02/14/14)
PARMA -- Anna Mae Vaughn, 94, died Feb. 12, 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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Holly Rehder is named to special committee to investigate propane price gouging claims
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
JEFFERSON CITY -- The Missouri House of Representatives continued its efforts to protect Missourians from excessive propane prices as House Speaker Tim Jones today named Rep. Holly Rehder to a special committee to further investigate allegations of price gouging...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 02/14/14)
I am speaking about our judicial system we have in Sikeston and Scott County. I was concerned about the people that are sitting up in Scott County Jail, wasting all the taxpayers' money just sitting up there in jail. The prosecutor was willing to take these people to trial, not just leave them sit up there in jail, Sikeston would be a lot better than it should be. ...
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Ice flows close ferry
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
EAST PRAIRIE -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is closed due to heavy ice on the Mississippi River. The ferry halted operation about 10 a.m. today. "The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is closed and will remain closed until the river ice clears enough to allow the ferry to operate safely. We will attempt to provide timely notice when the ferry is able to resume service," said Captain E. Floyd...
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Matthew West will kick off spring tour in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Everyone has a story and thanks to songwriter Matthew West, there are a lot of folk with a song to go with it, too. And American Contemporary Christian musician Matthew West is likely to sing several of those during a performance March 14 at the First United Methodist Church in Sikeston...
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Railroad crossing closed through Monday
(Local News ~ 02/14/14)
SIKESTON -- The Murray Lane railroad crossing is completely closed to traffic through 4 p.m. Monday as Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities will be performing sanitary sewer repairs. All motorists and residents in the area are asked to use alternative routes to avoid this site and are encouraged to use caution when in the construction areas...
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