Stories from Friday, August 28, 2015

Duck numbers are high, but limited food and cover and warm weather may limit availability.

Sun, sand and floatable water is much closer than some may think.

JEFFERSON CITY -- The 2015 Missouri State Legislature passed and Gov. Jay Nixon signed into law, Senate Bill 12. Among other provisions, the law allows livestock haulers to operate commercial motor vehicles loaded with animals up to a weight of 85,500 pounds, statewide. ...

Poplar Bluff pounded out 14 hits and wasted little time giving sophomore pitcher Adrianne Stucker plenty of room to work with during its 13-1 victory over Sikeston.

NEW MADRID -- A man accused of the murder of a Parma woman has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Deion Martin, 21, who is charged with first degree murder, first degree robbery and two counts of armed criminal action, was in court Thursday afternoon with his attorneys, Beth Ann Davis-Kerry and Robert E. Steele of the public defenders office. The attorneys informed New Madrid County Associate Judge Joshua Underwood the scheduled hearing would not be necessary...

CHARLESTON -- A Mississippi County man is facing felony assault charges after an investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. On Wednesday afternoon, Jonathan Lee Hawkins, 22, of Bertrand a municipal inmate housed for the Bertrand Police Department became disruptive in the booking area of the Mississippi County Detention Center, according to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore,...

Ali Price helped Sikeston to two wins Thursday but Poplar Bluff was too much in the end winning 7-2.

CHARLESTON - An East Prairie man is in custody following a high speed chase through Mississippi County. Harlin Van Owens, 23, is charged with the felonies of attempted assault on a law enforcement officer, driving while revoked, property damage, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and resisting arrest by fleeing, following a a high speed pursuit that began in East Prairie...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. PICTURE EMERGING OF GUNMAN'S TROUBLED PAST The perpetrator of the on-air shooting in Virginia had a long history of confronting and bullying co-workers at a succession of television and customer-service jobs...

(SMNS) -- "Standing for those who stood for us" -- That is the motto of the nationwide organization, Patriot Guard Riders. The organization was founded in 2005 and is a mixed grouping of everyday people, including several motorcycle riders. Its dedicated members, who form an Honor Guard at military funeral services and burials, help show respect for fallen heroes, their families and communities, and serve to protect mourners and communities from harassment by potential protestors. ...

BENTON -- The Benton Neighbor Days Talent Show is looking to add performers of all types and ages at is annual competition next weekend. "In years past, we've always done the Heartland Idol, where the winner (of our talent show) goes on to the Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tenn.," said Susie Proctor, who is coordinating this year's talent show. "This year it's an open division for any age and any talent."...

SIKESTON - Illegal weapons and drugs were discovered during a search of a Sikeston residence. At 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers served a search warrant at 608 Branum St. after the Sikeston's Criminal Investigative Unit received information a subject had illegal weapons and controlled substance at the home...

Students in the Sikeston High School Marching Band were busy this week preparing for their first performance at Friday's football game. Darren Steelman directs the band members as they perform "The Star-Spangled Banner.

We can't hear you I wonder why he haven't heard anything from our great Governor Nixon on what is going on in Ferguson. I think he's just another Obama, that's what he is. Soften your soles KFVS-TV just had a reporter talking about kids going back to school. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Betty Jean Phillips Coon, formerly of Portageville, New Madrid, and Sikeston, passed away on Aug. 26, 2015, at The Arbors at Auburn Creek Assisted Living Facility in Cape Girardeau where she had been a resident for a brief time. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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DEXTER -- Maxine Beatrice Hunt, 92, died Aug. 25, 2015, at Cypress Point Health Care in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON - Mary Etta Mitchell, 89, died Aug. 25, 2015, at the Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON - Pallbearers at funeral services conducted today at the Murray Lane Baptist Church for Mildred N. Cobb, 90, who died Aug. 26, 2015, were: Greg Gooch, Coleman Johnson, Bobby Simpson, Bruce Simpson, Dalton Simpson and Pete Taylor. Honorary pallbearer was Ty Gooch...

CHAFFEE -- Mark Edward Friga, 56, died Aug. 26, 2015, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


BERTRAND - Jimmy Western, 69, died Aug. 27, 2015, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CAPE GIRARDEAU- Betty Jean Phillips Coon, formerly of Portageville, New MAdrid, and Sikeston, passed away August 26, 2015 at The Arbors at Auburn Creek Assisted Living Facility in Cape Girardeau where she had been a resident for a brief time. Born April 14, 1932, in Portageville, she was the daughter of the late Fred Floyd and Mary Jane Brown Phillips...