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Dexter continues district reign winning its fourth straight over Notre Dame in OT
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Hitting on just one of her seven attempts from behind the arc in regulation, Dexter three-point specialist Allison Jarrell wasn't having the best night Friday as her team took on rival Notre Dame for the Class 4, District 1 title...
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Cape Central dethrones five-time defending champion Sikeston 68-52
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- It was bound to happen at some point, but the pain of losing is still a tough pill to swallow. Sikeston's district title reign has ended at five straight after losing to Cape Central 68-52 in the Class 4, District 1 championship game on Friday at Cape Central High School...
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RadioShack closing 1,100 stores as troubles grow; Sikeston store believed to be safe
(Business ~ 03/08/14)
NEW YORK (AP) -- There will soon be about 1,100 fewer places to buy batteries. RadioShack said Tuesday that it plans to close up to 1,100 stores, or about a fifth of its U.S. locations. The news came as the retailer reported a wider quarterly loss after a disappointing holiday season. Its stock tumbled 16 percent in afternoon trading...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 03/08/14)
I live at Pharris Ridge and would like to say we once had a very nice neighborhood. People kept their yards and homes looking neat, but no more. Since we have had some of the laziest people move in our area, trash is in their yards and grass is up to your waist in the summertime. ...
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It's time to shake off your cabin fever
(Editorial ~ 03/08/14)
Cabin fever is a frightening feeling. And let's admit - all of us to some extent have been suffering with cabin fever for weeks - nay months now. The weatherman is at long last giving us a break this week and hopefully for many, many weeks to come. And we deserve it!...
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Terry Marshall
(Obituary ~ 03/08/14)
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. -- Terry Bruce Marshall, 65, formerly of Mississippi County, Mo., died Feb. 28, 2014, at the Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Thomas Smith
(Obituary ~ 03/08/14)
ESSEX -- Thomas Brooks Smith, 77, died March 5, 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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Jane Lucas
(Obituary ~ 03/08/14)
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. -- Mary Jane Jett Lucas, formerly of Bertrand, died Feb. 28, 2014, at the James Lovell Veterans Hospital in Chicago, For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Terry Wilcox
(Obituary ~ 03/08/14)
PARMA -- Terry Lynn Wilcox, 50, died March 1, 2014, at Parma. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Patricia Huff
(Obituary ~ 03/08/14)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Patricia Lou Huff, 61, died March 2, 2014, at Close to Home Nursing Center in Matthews. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Commission wants public's project ideas
(Local News ~ 03/08/14)
SIKESTON - Area residents can provide their input on transportation projects by attending one of six public meetings scheduled for Southeast Missouri. The Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission is seeking ideas to address Missouri's entire transportation system - roads and bridges, transit, aviation, rail, waterways, pedestrian and bicycle needs...
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Fan club
(Local News ~ 03/08/14)
Win or lose, fans are an essential part of the game. Top photo: Members of the Sikeston Bums cheer before the game Friday during the Class 4, District 1 championship game at Cape Central High School.
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Family-friendly festival is slated to dispel the winter-time blues
(Local News ~ 03/08/14)
SIKESTON -- Those experiencing cabin fever may look to the upcoming St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Historic Downtown Sikeston to lift their spirits. Set for noon to 4 p.m. March 15 at Malone Park, located at the corner of Scott and Center streets, the event -- now in its third year -- will include beer tastings, music, a home brew competition and more...
- Daylight savings time is here (Local News ~ 03/08/14)
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