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Benton awaits Lady Bearcats in Friday's semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 03/19/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- After last year's disappointing fourth-place finish at state the Dexter Lady Bearcats are back for a shot at redemption. With last Saturday's 75-31 thumping of Battle, Dexter will head to Columbia this Friday for another shot at the Class 4 championship...
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Administration still touts failed program
(Column ~ 03/19/14)
If the Obamacare program is as successful as the administration tries to portray, is it not valid to ask why such secrecy over the sign-up numbers? The administration - even before a Congressional committee last week - refused to acknowledge how many people had actually paid their insurance premiums and just how many young adults had joined the federal program...
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Dynamic Dexter foursome reach 1,000 points in same season
(High School Sports ~ 03/19/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Calling it a record isn't accurate. Although it's not known if it's ever happened before. Luck? Nah. More like tremendous circumstance. It takes a certain kind of dedication and keeping injuries at bay for a player to score 1,000 career points in high school basketball. When four players do it in the same year it's, simply, special...
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Another session, another measure taken to tax cell phone's for 911 calls
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri's House voted to be the last state to tax cell phone's for 911 calls, under a measure proposed last Tuesday, March 11. Since the year 2000, lawmakers have been pushing variations of a 911 cell phone tax bill. Currently, the only tax for 911-call services is charged on a land-line phone. As a result, bill proponents argue that funding for 911 services decreases each year as Missourians drop dedicated lines for mobile phones...
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Stockton Promoted
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
On Friday, March 14, Portageville Police Sergeant Mark Stockton was promoted to Lieutenant in Investigation by Police Chief Ronnie Adams. Above, Adams is attaching his rank bars to Stockton's collar. Stockton began working for the Portageville Police Department 19 years ago as a radio operator. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. CRIMEAN FORCES TAKE UKRAINIAN NAVY HEADQUARTERS Crimea's self-defense forces storm the Ukrainian navy headquarters in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, taking possession without resistance...
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Elnora Lee
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
CHAFFEE -- Elnora Lee, 100, died March 18, 2014, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Brenda Blicker
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
ORAN -- Brenda Sue Blocker, 68, died March 15, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Donnie Fodge
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
SIKESTON -- Donnie Captola "Cap" Fodge, 89, died March 16, 2014, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Bill Burch
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
SIKESTON - Bill Burch, 78, died on March 18, 2014 at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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LaDora Quertermous
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
DEXTER -- Pallbearers for funeral services Tuesday at Ponder Funeral Home for LaDora V. Quertermous, 74, who died March 15, were: Kirk Chronister, Perry Hurley, Parrish Hurley, Johnny McCullough, Steve McCullough and Shawn Guiling. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Johnie Britt
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
CLARKSTON, Mich. -- Johnie Clarence Britt, 78, formerly of Dexter, Mo., died March 13, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Sam Marshall
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
SIKESTON - Samuel "Sam" Marshall, 66, died March 12, 2014, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mick Glency
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
CHAFFEE -- Wendell "Mick" Glency, 76, died March 16, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Eula Fay Brothers
(Obituary ~ 03/19/14)
MOREHOUSE -- Eula Fay Stroud Brothers, 92, died March 16, 2014, at the Bertrand Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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BMU will flush water mains during March
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
SIKESTON - The Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities will flush the water mains beginning March 24. This is a normal maintenance flush to maintain water quality. The flushing will take approximately one week to complete. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 03/19/14)
If the school construction tax passes, this city will embark upon a course parallel with that of the federal government, wherein commitments for huge expenditures, deemed "for the public good" are passed by a majority of voters who make little or no tax contribution, but greatly desire the benefits of the huge expenditure as they are conveyed by its proponents...
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Zombies won't take over here
(Column ~ 03/19/14)
I was flipping through channels the other night and I came across a television show about zombies. I don't care for zombie shows so I changed the channel and came across a zombie movie, followed by another zombie movie on another channel. It appears the loonies were right -- the zombie apocalypse is here...
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Mississippi County inmate facing drug charges
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
CHARLESTON -- A Mississippi County woman is facing charges after she was caught sneaking drugs into the Mississippi County Detention Center. Tiffany Prenea Moore, 33, of Charleston was taken into custody during the weekend on a felony warrant from Harris County, Texas...
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Daughters of Sunset to celebrate 30 years at banquet
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
SIKESTON -- The Daughters of Sunset will celebrate 30 years of community service with a banquet March 22 at the Clinton Building in Sikeston. A meet-and-greet will begin at 5 p.m. with the event beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Roy Nabors will serve as the guest speaker...
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Sikeston man faces felony charges
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man faces felony assault charges after stabbing another man multiple times with a pocket knife early Sunday in Sikeston. Michael E. Cox, 50, of Sikeston is charged with the class A felony of assault in the first degree and felony armed criminal action...
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SEMO Shriners hope to add members
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
jillb@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Chester Morrow drops fish in the bubbling hot oil and watches it turn a crispy brown. Tonight Morrow and his crew of SEMO Shriners will serve up some 125 pounds of fish and 60 to 70 pounds of french fries. The Shriner Cook Team stirred up bowls of cole slaw along with pans of baked beans and plenty of white beans seasoned with ham...
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State of buildings among focuses of Sikeston R-6 $32.3 million bond issue
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of articles regarding the Sikeston R-6 bond proposal. The first article addressed Lee Hunter and Matthews Elementary while Southeast Elementary and C Building at Sikeston High School are the focus of this article...
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NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader to race in Poplar Bluff
(Community Sports ~ 03/19/14)
Atlanta, GA - NASCAR veteran driver, TV motorsports commentator and legendary dirt track racer, Ken Schrader from Concord, North Caolina will compete in the K&N Filters USCS Outlaw Modified Seeries portion of the 7th annual "Boot Heel 200" at Poplar Bluff Speedway in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Friday, March 21st and Saturday March 22nd. ...
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DAEOC Head Start/Early Head Start Book Drive
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
DAEOC Head Start/Early Head Start is hosting their annual book drive. It will take place during the month of March to recognize National "March into Literacy" Month. If you have new or gently used books for children ages 0-5 years old, please donate them. ...
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Blunt's Mobile Office at New Madrid County Courthouse
(Local News ~ 03/19/14)
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt's staff will host a Mobile Office on Monday, March 24th, 2014 from 9:00am to 10:00am at New Madrid County Courthouse. Mobile Offices are opportunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns with the federal government one-on-one with members of Senator Blunt's staff...
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