Stories from Friday, June 26, 2015

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Semoball Awards finalists for softball, baseball, golf, boys tennis, girls track and field, boys track and field, and girls soccer were announced Saturday at a selection show hosted by First Midwest Bank in Cape Girardeau. SEMO ESPN radio (92.9 FM, 1220 AM and 1470 AM) was on hand to make the announcement on its weekly show the Saturday Morning Express...

In celebrating the birth of this nation, some communities have ordinances as to when you can set off fireworks. In Portageville, you can shoot fireworks between July 2 and July 5 before 10 p.m. There is one fireworks stand in Portageville and is located at Donny Benthal's tractor shed, located on Highway 162. The proceeds will benefit the Apostolic Light House Church near Malden...

The people in this world have let things go to pot. In the wake of the tragic events of Charleston, South Carolina, an organization called 2AO is asking for Americans to rise up and protect our nation's churches through responsible gun training and ownership...

"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." -- Romans 1:20

SIKESTON -- Summer has officially arrived, which means there's still time for individuals to perfect their tan this season. Whether choosing an indoor ultraviolet tan or a spray tan, local tanning salons offered tips for use of both methods. "We stress the key to everything is moderation," said Pam Boyer, owner of Electric Rayz in Sikeston...

Wolferding shined in the heart of Sikeston's batting order leading them in nearly every offensive category

EUGENE, Ore. -- Former Sikeston track athlete Cal Lane finished 17th in the long jump during the USATF Outdoor Track & Field Championships Thursday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Lane jumped 7.37 meters (24-2 1/4 feet) which was over four feet behind the event's winner...

The three-day high school football contact camp got underway Thursday at the football practice field on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.

DORENA (SMNS) -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry, which connects Missouri with Kentucky, has suspended operation because of high water, according to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Floodwater is preventing vehicles from reaching the Kentucky landing and has made it impossible for vehicles to use the ramp onto the ferry, the release stated. Kentucky Highway 1354 near the landing also is closed due to high water...

Teren Eskew works on assembling his Prayer Journal during craft time at Vacation Bible School being held this week at Miner Baptist Church. The church is one of many holding Vacation Bible Schools over the summer for area children. (Bob Greenlee)

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Some might say comedian Leo Gallagher's performance Saturday will be simply smashing. Performing under the stage name Gallagher, he is a prop comedian, meaning he brings a number of objects on stage with him during the performance...

BLOOMFIELD -- Brenda Faye Williamson, 64, died June 24, 2015, at her home in Bloomfield. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


Terrell Kempfer SALCEDO -- Terrell Neill Kempfer, 73, a resident of the Salcedo community, died June 25, 2015, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


Alice Barnes SIKESTON -- Alice Barnes, 90, formerly of Charleston, died June 23, 2015, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


I would like to speakout about the DPS director addressing concerns about the recent gun violence. It is not gun violence, it is people violence. It is thugs on the street committing violence. I have never seen a gun walk out on the street and shoot someone by itself...

Wolferding shined in the heart of Sikeston's batting order leading them in nearly every offensive category