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Dons knock out Portageville in consolation seimfinals
(High School Sports ~ 01/02/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Lucas Moe had 14 of his team-high 20 points in the first half to propel Doniphan to a 16 point lead at halftime. The No. 14 Dons held the margin in the second half and won 66-47 to upset No. 11 Portageville Saturday to advance to the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...
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Gas prices keep dropping; $1.99 in Marston
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Gas prices in Portageville haven't gone below $1.99 a gallon, but they had fallen to $2.05 Some Scott City, Mo., stations are selling fuel for $1.99, and a number of customers said they haven't seen gas advertised at that price in a long time, according to the Southeast Missourian. Gas stations in Benton, Mo., have been advertising at equally low fuel prices...
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Stress level
(Column ~ 01/02/15)
Brian's stress level was at unsurpassed levels. His wife Maggie was in labor and Brian was sure it was time to head to the hospital. Breathing heavily, Brian grabbed the phone and called the doctor. "MY WIFE, SHE'S READY, SHOULD WE COME?" The doctor tried to relax the poor fellow, "just try to relax, now tell me how much time elapses between the contractions?" "MAGGIE!" Brian screamed on the top of his lungs, "HOW MUCH TIME IN BETWEEN THE CONTRACTIONS? TEN MINUTES? OK, TEN MINUTES IN BETWEEN!" "And is this her first child?" Questioned the doctor. ...
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New Year's baby
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Proud parents Misty and Zack Housman look at new arrival, Dylan, who was the first baby of the new year born Thursday at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
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Sikeston man faces charges after fleeing arrest, chase
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
BENTON -- A Sikeston man was arrested on charges stemming from a vehicle pursuit with law enforcement early this week. Deron Fonsha McClinton, 38, of Sikeston is charged with the class D felony of resisting arrest by fleeing and creating a substantial risk of injury or death to any person, the class A misdemeanor of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, the class B misdemeanor of exceeding the posted speed limit by 26 miles per hour or more and the class C misdemeanor of failure to stop for a stop sign.. ...
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Bertrand family members charged with assault
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
CHARLESTON -- Three Bertrand family members were charged following an assault investigation at a Mississippi County residence. Margo Nicole Raithel, 31, of Bertrand, is charged with second-degree assault, a class C felony punishable upon conviction by up to seven years imprisonment; and two counts of third-degree domestic assault, each punishable by up to one year in the county jail...
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Sikeston wrestling team splits with Jefferson City and Fox
(High School Sports ~ 01/02/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com ARNOLD -- The Sikeston wrestling team split a trial dual with Fox and Jefferson City on Tuesday at Fox High School. The Bulldogs defeated Fox 52-22 but fell to Jefferson City 66-4. "This was a very tough dual for us and the kids wrestled well," Sikeston wrestling coach Chris Lowe said. "We should have done better against Jefferson City, but they are a very tough team."...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. MARIO CUOMO DIES AT 82 Obama praises the former New York governor as "an unflinching voice for tolerance, inclusiveness, fairness, dignity, and opportunity."...
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Prescription drug monitoring program on top of Rehder's 2015 to-do list
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
SIKESTON -- As she enters her second full term, State Rep. Holly Rehder, R-Sikeston, said she feels more confident and ready to bring more to the state, especially Southeast Missouri. The first regular session of the 98th Missouri General Assembly convenes at noon Wednesday in Jefferson City...
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Water main break
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
Water covers the road behind the Comfort Inn in Miner on Wednesday morning as workers try to fix a water main break that temporarily shut down water to most of the city. The water was back on Wednesday but a boil water order was issued for 48 hours. There is still no cause on why the break occurred...
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Local films wanted for Downtown Sikeston film festival
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Ever wanted to write a screenplay, make a film -- and then see people actually watch it? You will have your chance this summer by participating in the Tributary Film Festival in Downtown Sikeston. "We are looking for people to shoot films," said Lynn Lancaster, executive director of Historic Downtown Sikeston...
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Mary Helen Adams
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
DEXTER -- Mary Helen Adams, 89, died Jan. 1, 2015, at the Crowley Ridge Nursing Center in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Bill Riley
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
JACKSON -- Bill Riley Sr., 76, formerly of Lilbourn and Scopus, died Dec. 31, 2014, at Heartland Care and Rehabilitation in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gerald Howard
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers at services conducted Wednesday at Hunter-Memorial First Presbyterian Church for Gerald Dean Howard, 93, who died Dec. 28, 2014, were: Kyle Howard, Zach Howard, Ryan Howard, Jeff Farris, Hunter Farris and Austin Farris. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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June Ward
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
DEXTER -- June Ward, 78, died Dec. 30, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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William Reid
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Rev. William "Bill" Reid, 85, formerly of Lilbourn, died Dec. 30, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 01/02/15)
I would think it is okay to say this. I read in SpeakOut about women getting off their back and getting a job. Sometimes you do get on your back and become a vice president. That is okay. But when your $50,000 bonus is stepping on the people you've known all your life, charging them overdrafts so you can make more in bonuses, that's more than most people dream of in five years. ...
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Burglary and property damage reported at bowling alley
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Department of Public Safety is investigating another burglary at the bowling alley. The burglary at the Sikeston Bowling Center, located at 1601 E. Malone, was reported at 7:57 a.m. Dec. 31. The owners found while preparing to open the business for the day that the back door had been pried open and the ATM had been damaged from someone trying to break into it...
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2014 best financial year for county in memory
(Local News ~ 01/02/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- As far as Mississippi County is concerned, 2014 was a great year. A public hearing for the county budget was held during the Mississippi County Commission's regular weekly meeting held Friday due to the New Year's Day holiday...
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