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Tiffany fans 20 as Portageville escapes Jackson in 12 innings
(High School Sports ~ 09/03/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Whether the Portageville Lady Bulldogs can live up to their lofty expectations remains to be seen, but they certainly pulled out all the stops for the season opener against Jackson. Not only did star senior Taylor Tiffany out-duel Jackson's Sicily Johnston in a 12-inning marathon, but No. 9 hitter Alexis Glidewell provided a walk-off single as the Lady Bulldogs escaped for a 2-1 win Tuesday in Portageville...
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Renovation work in process at Portageville School District
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
In the April election, voters of Portageville passed a general obligation bond for the Portageville School District in the amount of $1,800,000. The purpose of acquiring these bonds were for constructing, repairing, improving, extending, remodeling, furnishing and equipping the existing school facilities...
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No Time To Lose
(Column ~ 09/03/15)
When you go through training to jump out of airplanes, you learn about an interesting phenomenon called "ground rush"...and you learn how it can kill you instantly. Just a few seconds after jumping out of an airplane, you will be falling at 120 miles an hour. But the strange part is that you don't really believe you're falling. You think that you must be caught in some type of updraft; you just aren't getting any closer to the ground at all, or at least you think...
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MDC announces 2016 matching grant funds are available for fire departments
(State News ~ 09/03/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has announced that applications are being accepted through Oct. 30 for the 2016 Volunteer Fire Assistance Matching Grant Program. In order to qualify, fire departments must serve a population of 10,000 or fewer and match every dollar they're granted. ...
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Undefeated Sikeston faces tough challenge against state-ranked Cape Central
(High School Sports ~ 09/03/15)
Sikeston leads the all-time series by a narrow margin, 50-44-7, but it's been Cape Central that has had the Bulldogs' number recently, winning the last four straight including two turbo-clock victories last year.
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Prep Football Glance -- Week 3
(High School Sports ~ 09/03/15)
Our prep football glance gives vital information for our local teams entering their weekly matchups. Learn your team's opponent, go-to players and the series history between the two throughout the season.
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Murder trial for Sikeston woman reset for Jan. 21
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
CHARLESTON -- The murder trial for a Sikeston woman is reset for January. Savannah R. Davis, 28, who is charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action is now scheduled for Jan. 21 and 22, 2016, in Mississippi County before Judge William H. Winchester. Originally Davis' trial was set for Sept. 17 and 18...
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Scott Central receives grant for computer upgrades
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
SIKESTON -- Students at Scott County Central School District will soon receive a computer upgrade in their classrooms. The rural Sikeston school on Thursday received a Community Facility Grant for $3,500 to purchase updated computer equipment for to benefit the 375 students within the district. Officials with USDA Missouri Rural Development presented the grant along with a plaque to school officials...
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MDMC receives grant for emergency room equipment
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
SIKESTON -- Missouri Delta Medical Center on Thursday received a $50,000-federal grant to be used toward patient monitoring equipment in the expansion of its emergency room. The Sikeston hospital received a Community Facility Grant from USDA Missouri Rural Development for $50,325. The funds will be used toward the purchase of patient cardiac monitors and a central monitoring station for nurses in the emergency room...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston softball pulls out 8th inning win, Oran wins fourth straight
(High School Sports ~ 09/03/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Shorthanded and in a tight spot, Tyeshia Mitchell scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give Sikeston an 8-7 win over Doniphan Wednesday. This is Sikeston's fourth game out of six so far this season that has went down to the wire. They lost 5-4 to Perryville just 24 hours before in another game decided in the bottom of the seventh inning. Sikeston (3-3) has a record of 2-2 in walk-off decisions...
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SEMO Electric warns of phone scam
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
SIKESTON -- SEMO Electric Cooperative on Thursday warned its customers of a phone scam circulating throughout the state. "At SEMO Electric Cooperative, it is our goal to keep the personal and financial information of our members secure," said Glen Cantrell, manager of legislative and public affairs for SEMO Electric Cooperative in Sikeston. ...
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Dedication of Blue Star Mark planned for Monday
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
SIKESTON - A Blue Star Memorial marker will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sikeston Veterans Park. The keynote speaker will be 27th District Senator Wayne Wallingford, a retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel. Wallingford, who represents Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, Scott and Wayne counties in the Missouri Senate, served on active duty for 25 years, including five tours in Vietnam and six tours in Desert Storm/Desert Shield. ...
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Morley man is jailed after being searched by officers
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
BENTON -- A Morley man faces drug charges after being stopped by law enforcement Tuesday. Keith S. Lynch, 39, of Morley is charged with the Class C felony of possession of a Controlled Substance and Class A Misdemeanor of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia...
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Christopher Schearf
(Obituary ~ 09/03/15)
DELTA -- Christopher Schearf, 43, died Sept. 2, 2015, at St. Louis University in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Maxine Dial
(Obituary ~ 09/03/15)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers at services conducted Wednesday for Martha Maxine Dial 89, who died Aug. 31, 2015, were: Brian Jewell, Jacob Holt, Lee Boze, Jimmy Hines, Carl Casey and Tim Dodd. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Paul Wheatley
(Obituary ~ 09/03/15)
DEXTER -- Paul Ray Wheatley, 76, died Aug. 30, 2015, in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Eddie Gay
(Obituary ~ 09/03/15)
BERNIE -- Eddie Lee Gay, 85, died Aug. 30, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Patricia Garth
(Obituary ~ 09/03/15)
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- Patricia L. Nall Garth, 68, formerly of East Prairie, Mo., died Sept. 1, 2015, at the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Doris Mowery
(Obituary ~ 09/03/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Doris F. Mowery, 70, died Aug. 30, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Thomas Howard
(Obituary ~ 09/03/15)
BROWNSBORO, Texas -- Thomas L. Howard, 93, died Aug. 10, 2015, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gary Miles
(Obituary ~ 09/03/15)
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- Gary Joe Miles, 75, died July 16, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Three teams to be inducted into SPS Hall of Fame
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
SIKESTON -- Three Sikeston High School teams that brought excitement and seasons of "firsts" are among the inductees to the 2014 Sikeston Public School's Hall of Fame. For 20 years now, the Sikeston Public Schools Hall of Fame has honored individuals and teams that have made outstanding and lasting contributions in the field of athletics or school activities. Sikeston High School students cannot be nominated until five years after their graduation...
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New Madrid class of 1965 to honor fallen classmate
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
NEW MADRID -- There are some classmates you don't forget -- the class clown, the smartest one, the prettiest. Then there is the classmate you always want to remember -- the one who gave his life while coming to the aid of others. The members of the New Madrid High School Class of 1965 always take a moment during their reunions to honor Dwight David Woolf. A member of the 384th Army medical evacuation unit in Vietnam, Woolf died Aug. 4, 1967, when his helicopter exploded while on a mission...
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Delta man is arrested after being found lying on road
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
BENTON -- A Delta man was arrested for drugs and two active warrants after police found him lying on the side of the road Wednesday near Oran. Curtis L. McBride, 32, of Delta is charged with the Class C felony of possession of a controlled substance and Class A misdemeanor of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. McBride also had active "no bond" warrants from the United States Marshals Service and Missouri Probation and Parole...
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Delta Field Day
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- Bees were the big buzz this year at the Fisher Delta Research Center's 54th Annual Field Day held Wednesday near Portageville. Joined by farm industry vendors and related agencies offering information on their products and services, the University of Missouri's Delta Center holds the annual event to present their latest agricultural developments and findings...
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SPEAKOUT 471-6636
(Opinion ~ 09/03/15)
I just wanted to take time to do a good deed for today, Aug. 21. Yesterday afternoon about 4 p.m., the police were in our neighborhood on Allen Boulevard searching for a fugitive. It was causing some distress in our neighborhood. I just want to commend Sikeston Police Department for doing a very, very professional job and ensuring all our neighbors they were in charge of the situation. ...
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Genealogy class will help get family history started
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A free two-day genealogy class will offer help for both starting and developing your family history. The classes will be offered from 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 23-24 at the Sikeston Library's Community Room by the King's Highway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution...
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Mississippi County sets property tax rates Thursday
(Local News ~ 09/03/15)
news@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Property tax in Mississippi County will be a bit less this year but it's not likely anyone will be able to notice. County Commissioners set property tax rates for the three funds controlled by the county during their regular meeting Thursday...
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Portageville Police Department
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/03/15)
According to Chief Ronnie Adams, on 8/30/15 at 4:00 p.m., officers responded to the City Park on Foster Ave. for a disturbance call. Officers made contact with the person causing disturbance. When asked to leave the park, the suspect refused. Officers arrested 26-year-old Marcus Green of Portageville for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Green was transported to the Pemiscot County Jail, later released after posting a $500.00 cash bond...
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