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Another Sikeston shooting leaves one injured
(Local News ~ 06/15/15)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man was reportedly shot twice in the back on Saturday night. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries. The Sikeston Department of Public Safety had yet to release any information on the incident at press time...
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Sox split on final day, Squirrels finish second at own tournament
(High School Sports ~ 06/15/15)
The Sikeston Silver Sox split two games during the Fighting Squirrels Classic Wood Bat tournament Saturday as the hosts finished second.
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 06/15/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. DEAD OR ALIVE - DID U.S. STRIKE HIT OR MISS AL-QAIDA-LINKED LEADER The U.S. and Libya say Mokhtar Belmokhtar, who is charged with leading the attack on a gas plant in Algeria in 2013 that left at least 35 hostages dead, has been killed, while an Islamist with ties to Libyan militants says he has not...
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Learning about the Fault Line
(Local News ~ 06/15/15)
David Johnson discusses recent seismic activity along the New Madrid Fault Line with Margot Knepp and Cleo Smith, who are taking part in this week Ride the Fault Line bicycle tour. As part of the event on Saturday, various booths were set up along Main Street to provide information about earthquakes and earthquake safety. ...
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Dacus is first runner-up in Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant
(Local News ~ 06/15/15)
MEXICO, Mo. -- Sikeston native and Miss Springfield Kelsey Dacus was named first runner-up Saturday night during the Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant in Mexico. As first runner-up, Dacus, who is the daughter of Lee Dacus and Theresa Dacus of Sikeston, also receives a $5,000 scholarship, according to Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant's official Facebook page...
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Bark in the park
(Local News ~ 06/15/15)
Tammy Tanner (left), with the help of Ginger Rather discuss the possible plan of a dog park in Sikeston. The informational meeting was held at Malone park Saturday afternoon.
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Gary McWaters
(Obituary ~ 06/15/15)
SIKESTON -- Gary McWaters, 60, died at 10:25 p.m. June 14, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Sandra Sue Quick
(Obituary ~ 06/15/15)
ARNOLD -- Sandra Sue Quick, 70, formerly of Dexter, died June 12, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Millie Burnes
(Obituary ~ 06/15/15)
SIKESTON -- Mildred J. "Millie" Burnes, 87, died June 15, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Harold Pobst
(Obituary ~ 06/15/15)
ORAN -- Harold Stephen Pobst, 94, died June 14, 2015, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Addie R. Hall
(Obituary ~ 06/15/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Addie R. Hall, 87, died June 12, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Two in custody for armed robbery in downtown Cape
(Local News ~ 06/15/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Two people are in custody after an armed robbery Saturday afternoon in downtown Cape Girardeau. According to reports, Sumner Kyle Foster, 19, and Tarrington Lareese Marks, 20, both of Cape Girardeau, are charged with robbery and armed criminal action with bond set at $50,000 cash only for each. Foster is a former resident of Charleston and Marks is formerly of Sikeston...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 06/15/15)
If anyone has any information on the benefit basketball game in New Madrid on Memorial Day Weekend, the Minner family, could they please put the article in the paper? Or call me at 573-931-1086. I need the information for an elderly resident that needs to know what happened because she's been out of town...
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Sarah Hillis
(Obituary ~ 06/15/15)
ESSEX -- Sarah Lynne Hillis, 75, died June 4, 2015, at her home. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Essex Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Sherfield officiating. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter is in charge of arrangements...
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KHS honor roll announced
(Submitted Story ~ 06/15/15)
BENTON -- Kelly High School has announced the honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. They are: A Honor Roll students are: Savannah Ashley, Shelby Beggs, Kristi Brucker, Haley Cureton, Carolyn Donaldson, Carlos Escobar, Lee-Ellen Feezor, Clayton Garrett, Tiffany Gibson, Shaina Grigery, Kayla Hill, Kacey Johnson, Cody Jones, Aleisha Kelley, Taylor Lasater, Morgan LeDure, Seth Perdue, Shanda Reed, Jacob Riley, Austin Roth, McKenzie Roth, Ashley Scheffer, Kaylee Scherer, Tesla Smith, Lydia Tackett, Whitney Watkins, Zachary Weiny, Stephanie Worth. ...
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May Kindergarten Pups
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/15/15)
The Kindergarten Pups of the month for May were announced recently. Pictured front row are: Trinity Stone, Sherry Jo Welch, Joseph Sandlin, Tytianna Sheron, Courtney Burton, Preston Rogers, Justis Howell and Camilla Pittman; middle row: Johnathon Northern, Brylah Rogers, Madison Sanders, Jago Hillyard, Ge'laiya McCray, Payton Mercer, Ava Towe, Luke Miller and Logan Phillips; and back row: Zackery Gremard, Alexa Lee, Dillon Lewis, Will Sitzes, Jayden Bond, Sammy Williams, Rosa Tidwell, Kennedi Sims and Shon Harrington. ...
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Sikeston DPS investigates two shootings
(Local News ~ 06/15/15)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Department of Public Safety is seeking information from the public on two separate shootings which left two men injured. A man was seriously injured when gunshots were fired into a crowd at approximately 12:26 a.m. Saturday in the 900 block of West Malone Avenue. According to DPS Lt. Austin C. Henley, officers were in the area monitoring a large group at a party when they heard gunshots coming from the parking lot of a business...
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Milk donation helps food bank fill "crucial need"
(Local News ~ 06/15/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Southeast Missouri Food Bank in Sikeston received 500 gallons of milk Tuesday as part of an 11,000-gallon donation in June for Dairy Month. "We will distribute that out to our food pantries who are member agencies," said Missy Rice, agency relations and program director for the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. ...
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