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Wanted Sikeston man arrested in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 09/11/15)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man wanted through Scott County for an attempted sexual assault was arrested late Wednesday. Anthony Price, 21, who was wanted by the Scott County Prosecutor's Office for charges of attempted rape, was arrested Wednesday night in Cape Girardeau, according to Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer with Sikeston Department of Public Safety. The charges stem from an allegation of an attempted sexual assault on Aug. 28...
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Sikeston DPS search warrant leads to felony drug charges
(Local News ~ 09/11/15)
SIKESTON -- A search warrant served by the Sikeston Department of Public Safety led to the arrest of a Sikeston couple and felony drug distribution charges. On Tuesday, Sikeston DPS obtained a search warrant from an ongoing heroine investigation conducted by the detective division. ...
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An eventful day at Fisher Delta Research Center
(Local News ~ 09/11/15)
The theme for Wednesday's Fisher Delta Research Center's 54th Annual Field Day in Portageville was, "Delta Agriculture on the Move." The day was filled with informative talks from congressmen, legislators, and professors who spoke on various issues from the research center's new agricultural programs to the EPA's overreaching regulations that will have a negative impact on not only the farmers, but the nation as a whole...
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The Weekly Paper Keeping You Informed
(Editorial ~ 09/11/15)
One of the frustrations in the newspaper business is when I run into someone that says, "I wish there was a place people could find out what's happening in town." These are usually folks who are organizing events, and they want to get their message to the public. And, the truth is, the newspaper has historically been the "town crier" for such events. In fact, we dedicate thousands of pages a year telling people about upcoming events...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston netters upended by Cape, NMCC wins in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Sikeston's Ali Price won Sikeston's only match Thursday during its 8-1 road loss to Cape Central. Cape Central upped its record to 5-2 while Sikeston fell to 1-5. SINGLES No. 1 -- Ali Price (S) def. Amy Dai (C) 8-5...
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Sikeston falls in two sets to Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/15)
The Lady Mules used a steady diet of big hits to separate themselves from Sikeston. It all started with Hannah Vaughn setting up Poplar Bluff's big hitters -- Lauren Rowland and Megan Knuckles.
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Portageville takes out Sikeston 11-0 in five innings
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/15)
Combining 10 hits and nine strikeouts from starting pitcher Taylor Tiffany, Portageville had little trouble dispensing visiting Sikeston on Thursday for its 10th win of the season.
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Poplar Bluff man pleads guilty to killing father with baseball bat
(Local News ~ 09/11/15)
NEW MADRID -- A Poplar Bluff man pleaded guilty earlier this week to causing the 2013 death of his father by repeatedly striking him with a baseball bat. Accompanied by his attorney, Amanda Altman with the Public Defender's Office, Matthew Dale Jenkins pleaded guilty as charged Tuesday to the Class A felony of second-degree murder, according to Butler County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Barbour...
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Free class at the Y will teach how to SPOT and prevent skin cancer
(Local News ~ 09/11/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A special class at the Y will teach participants how to SPOT skin cancer. "Our skin is our largest organ and first layer of defense and it's important for everyone to know how to keep it healthy," said Allison Williams, the class instructor...
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Dove hunt gives veterans break from everyday life
(Local News ~ 09/11/15)
BENTON -- After enduring a brain injury in combat about six years ago, Tommy Collum, who was serving in the army at the time, was challenged with relearning many of the things he used to do, especially everyday tasks. While he's shown improvement over the years, struggles remain...
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Mary Lackey
(Obituary ~ 09/11/15)
SIKESTON -- Mary Elizabeth Lackey, 78, died Sept. 7, 2015, at the Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Tommy Paullus
(Obituary ~ 09/11/15)
LAHABRA, Calif. -- Tommy A. Paullus, 66, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., passed away Sept. 7, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Leon Smith
(Obituary ~ 09/11/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Leon Smith, 84, died Sept. 9, 2015 at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Peg Bruyette
(Obituary ~ 09/11/15)
DEXTER -- Margaret Charlotte "Peg" Bruyette, 78, died Sept. 8, 2015, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 09/11/15)
This is to the Sikeston sports editor. You reprinted pictures of Sikeston's win over Charleston. Sikeston is three times larger than Charleston. You put pictures in again in Thursday's paper, making Sikeston look like a football powerhouse. You belittle Charleston football players. ...
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