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Sikeston city manager thanks residents for their patience, answers questions
(Local News ~ 02/23/15)
Editors note: The following is a blog written by Sikeston City Manager Jon Douglass and posted on Saturday. We thought we might get through this winter without any major snow/ice events, but instead an entire winter's worth all hit this week! 87% of city employees work in Public Safety or Public Works, so the great majority of our workforce is involved in winter weather response - from Public Safety Officers controlling traffic at accident scenes to Street Maintenance Workers standing ankle deep in ice water shoveling open sewer grates by hand. ...
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New Madrid earthquake potential is elevated
(Local News ~ 02/23/15)
By PAT PRATT SEMO News Service The chances of the New Madrid "big one" rocking the area may be greater than previously thought according a recent update of the US Geological Survey's (USGS) National Seismic Hazards Map. The updates reflect the USGS's best and most recent understanding of when and where earthquakes are likely to occur and how intense they might be. The map was previously released in 2008 and shows earthquake potential across a 50-year period...
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Three wrestlers earn medals at state wrestling meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/15)
Staff Reports sports@standard-democrat.com COLUMBIA -- Three local wrestlers left Mizzou Arena in Columbia with medals after the final day of the state wrestling tournament. Dexter's Ethan Stevens took fourth place while New Madrid County Central had two with Rhiley Smith and Terrez Taylor each finishing sixth...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 02/23/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. 'BIRDMAN' WINS TOP OSCAR The movie that epitomizes Hollywood's culture took home the best film trophy in a night full of politics and heartfelt speeches...
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MDMC first in area to offer improved angioplasties
(Local News ~ 02/23/15)
SIKESTON -- Patients who want to take advantage of the latest improvement in angioplasties don't have far to go. Angioplasty is procedure in which a balloon catheter is placed in blocked area of a blood vessel and then inflated to expand or force it open, explained Dr. Kevin Rankin, vascular surgeon for Missouri Delta Medical Center...
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Local church to honor law enforcement
(Local News ~ 02/23/15)
SIKESTON -- It's the law enforcement officers who protect citizens and make communities safer for everyone, and a Sikeston church wants to honor these individuals for their service. A local law enforcement appreciation day will begin with a 10 a.m. service March 15 at Shady Acres Church of Christ in Sikeston. A complimentary meal for law enforcement personnel and their families will be at 11:15 a.m...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 02/23/15)
I'd like to speakout about the city of Morehouse. There are so many nice buildings that are all boarded up. We need a nice restaurant in Morehouse, so we could have a nice place to eat. We need these buildings that are boarded up, we need them with some businesses in them. I'd like to say to the aldermen and the mayor, get on the ball and clean the city up, get some businesses in here and make this a city again...
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Imogene Morris
(Obituary ~ 02/23/15)
CHARLESTON - Doris Imogene Hodges Morris, 92, died Feb. 22, 2015, at the York Place Bertrand Nursing Facility in Bertrand. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Brenda Kay Evans
(Obituary ~ 02/23/15)
BLOOMFIELD - Brenda Kay Mayo Evans, 63, died Feb. 19, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Bennie Hosford
(Obituary ~ 02/23/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Bennie Lee Hosford, 72, died Feb. 20, 2015, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Celebrating counselors
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/23/15)
Staff and students at Sikeston Junior High School recognized their counselors Michele Beavers and Andrea Baker on Counselor Appreciation Day, which was Feb. 5, and also for National School Counseling Week, which was Feb. 2-6.
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Speaking up
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/23/15)
On Jan. 28 several students from the New Madrid County Central's FFA program attended the Missouri Public Speaking Institute in Columbia. While attending the students learned how to properly present a speech and different techniques they could use to effectively deliver their speech. Missouri State FFA officers 2014-2015 are pictured in the front row with (middle row from left): Aneia White, Jessica Brewer, Mercade Campbell and (back row) Kelsey Morgan, Lauren Riggs and Madison Adams...
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Learning from leaders
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/23/15)
New Madrid County Central FFA members attended the Southeast District Greenhand Motivational Conference on Jan. 8 at the Three Rivers Campus in Poplar Bluff. While at the conference members met state FFA officers and attended a workshop that helped reiterate the opportunities FFA has to offer. ...
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Robert Williams
(Obituary ~ 02/23/15)
CHARLESTON -- Robert Earl Williams, 51, died Feb. 16, 2015, at his home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon Saturday at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Arthur Cassell, pastor, will officiate. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Sikeston DPS K9 officer to receive ballistic vest
(Local News ~ 02/23/15)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston Department of Public Safety's K9 officer, Levi, will soon be a little bit safer thanks to potentially life-saving armor. DPS will receive a ballistic vest from the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s Inc. DPS Officer Frankie Adams filled out the grant application for the vest, according to DPS Public Information Officer Capt. Jim McMillen. The bullet and stab protective vests cost $950 each and have a five-year warranty...
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