Stories from Friday, August 8, 2014

Southeast Lakes Clearwater Lake
Water Surface Temp: 81º
Water Level (Range): normal
Water Type: clear
Fish Reported: 
Crappie: Slow 
Black Bass: Slow 
Bluegill: Slow 
Channel Catfish: Slow 
all species slow.
(Reported on: 7/29/14)...

Federal duck stamps will be available at Conservation Department offices and post offices, but not from permit vendors. The outlook is bright for Missouri's early teal hunting season, but state officials say some hunters will need to make different arrangements than in years past to buy federal duck stamps...

JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reminds parents to prepare for the upcoming school year now by getting their children's annual physical and required immunizations. "Immunizations are proven to be one of the most successful and cost-effective ways to prevent serious diseases," said Gail Vasterling, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. ...

A two-vehicle crash on I-55 south of Portageville injured four people on Sunday. According to police reports, the driver of a 2004 Chevrolet Escort van lost control of the vehicle and hit a 2006 Buick Terraza, then ran into the median and overturned. The accident occurred at 3:40 p.m...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) projected today that the average premium for a basic Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in 2015 will increase by about $1, to an estimated $32 per month, continuing its historically low growth rate. Today's projection for the average premium for 2015 is based on bids submitted by drug and health plans for basic drug coverage for the 2015 benefit year, and calculated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of the Actuary...

Here is how you voted in Tuesday's Primary. From 12,004 registered voters, 3,347 ballots were cast, a 27.88% voter percentage. Just in New Madrid County there were 2,367 Democratic votes; 973 Republican votes. St Rep 149 district - district wide: Includes Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. THREE-DAY MIDEAST TRUCE EXPIRES Gaza militants and Israeli military exchange fire as negotiations in Cairo on a permanent cease-fire and a new border deal hit a deadlock...

MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Sherry Hillis, 58, formerly of Catron and Sikeston, Mo., died Aug. 6, 2014, at Jacksonville. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Arlin Clifford Parker, 73, died Aug. 7, 2014, at his home near Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

STEELE -- Steele Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman for allegedly stabbing a victim in the head. Tonya Mayberry of Steele was arraigned Thursday on charges of first degree assault and armed criminal action in Division II of Pemiscot County Court before Judge Byron D. Luber...

In order to use Scripture as a foundation for one's opinion, we must first have it correct in word definition and in context. The speakout on "Helpmate" was incorrect in both regards. Although it is in the Webster's Dictionary, "helpmate" is not in the Bible. ...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Though fans enjoyed a rain free night Thursday at the 62nd annual Sikeston Jayvee Bootheel Rodeo, thunderstorms earlier in the day left competitors dealing with soupy conditions. The effects were evident especially in the bull riding as only 2 of 13 entrants were able to post a score...