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Body of Hayti man found in driveway
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
HAYTI -- A suspect is in custody in connection with a a homicide in Pemiscot County. According to Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell, a suspect, whose name is not being released, is in custody at the Pemiscot County Jail for the Thursday shooting of David M. "Trey" Phelps, 26, of Hayti. Phelps was found lying next to his car in his driveway at 915 Swan Lake Drive...
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One arrested for Hayti homicide
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
HAYTI -- A Tennessee man faces murder charges for the death of a Hayti man. Bert Allen Ellison, 41, of Bradord, Tenn., was arrested on Friday and charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action, according to Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell...
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Volleys for a point
(High School Sports ~ 09/25/15)
The North Pemiscot Lady Mustangs won all of their pool play matches last Thursday advancing them into the Saturday playoffs in the Gideon Invitational Tournament last weekend. It was the first time in a very long time, maybe school history, for them to advance to the Saturday games. However, they lost to rival Senath-Hornersville in three sets. Above Liyah Hattiex hits the balll for a point in last Saturday's match. Shania Hardin(24) ready for an assist...
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More Than We Can Bear
(Column ~ 09/25/15)
Legendary animator Chuck Jones created or produced some of the greatest cartoons, working on projects ranging from "Bugs Bunny" to "The Grinch" to "Tom and Jerry" and "Pepe LePew." But his greatest creation was the duo of "Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner."...
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Three arrested for robbery
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
SIKESTON -- Three local teens are in custody after an armed robbery Monday morning. According to Sikeston Department of Public Safety Capt. Jim McMillen, officers were dispatched to a robbery in the 600 block of Sikes Street at 12:21 a.m. Monday. Upon their arrival, officers spoke with the victim who had just gotten off work and was walking home when he heard a noise behind him...
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Local officials say now is the time to get flu shots
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
SIKESTON -- To better protect themselves against the flu, health officials say people should get vaccinated as soon as the vaccine becomes available, which is now in most places. Locally, many health departments, clinics, doctor's offices and pharmacies have the flu vaccine in stock and are administering the vaccine for the new season...
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71st annual Cotton Carnival kicks off Tuesday
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
SIKESTON -- Fall is in the air, and that means the 71st annual Cotton Carnival is just around the corner. The Henry Meldrum Post No. 114 of the American Legion's annual fundraiser will run Tuesday through Saturday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds. "Salute to the American Legion Riders" is this year's theme...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston soccer team falls to Anna-Jonesboro, NMCC wins in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 09/25/15)
SIKESTON -- Sam Cox scored two goal and Connor Merideth added another as Sikeston fell at home to Anna-Jonesboro 5-3. Meredith also had two assists for Sikeston (4-10) while Matthew Menz added another. Sikeston tied the match at 2-2 before going down 4-2 at halftime. The Bulldogs pulled within one goal in the second half...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHAT PONTIFF'S ITINERARY IS IN NEW YORK From the U.N. to an inner-city school, Francis is emphasizing themes that have shaped his popular papacy as he packs in encounters with the powerful and the poor...
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Experts: Local corn harvest looking good overall, but prices are down
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
GORDONVILLE -- At his family's farm Wednesday in Gordonville, Tyler Lorberg spent his day in a combine, harvesting what remained of about 85 acres of corn. With his two dogs to keep him company, Lorberg made his final trips down the remaining rows that afternoon, keeping an eye on the quality of the corn as it filled the hopper...
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Off-road park owners make changes for safety
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
POPLAR BLUFF -- "If the mud ain't flyin', you ain't tryin'." That's one of the mottos at Brick's Off Road Park, according to its T-shirts. The rural Butler County tourist attraction has become a haven for ATV riders and big-wheel truck enthusiasts over the last decade, but in June, it earned a new sort of notoriety...
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Lois Lancaster
(Obituary ~ 09/25/15)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services conducted Thursday for Altha Lois Lancaster, 80, who died Sept. 21, 2015, were: Alex Britt, Zach Lancaster, Wate Lancaster, Brian Layton, Billy Williams and Perry Yount. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Alice Morgan
(Obituary ~ 09/25/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Alice Faye Morgan, 60, died Sept. 23, 2015, at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Deena Kindred
(Obituary ~ 09/25/15)
MOREHOUSE -- Deena Kindred, 59, died Sept. 13, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Paul Haubold Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/25/15)
DEXTER -- Paul Haubold Jr., 64, died Sept. 23, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Viola Mae Cobb
(Obituary ~ 09/25/15)
BERNIE -- Viola Mae Cobb, 83, died Sept. 23, 2015, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Roadworthy donation
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A donation of road material to Scott County will mean a quicker cleanup of a business site in Sikeston's TIF District. Nova Brick of MidAmerica has been donating old concrete brick inventory and concrete rubble to Scott County for for some time...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 09/25/15)
I have been looking forward to seeing Sikeston's home games on the school channel. So far they haven't had any of the games on. I can't go to the games but I sure was looking forward to seeing them. So far I haven't seen any of them. Does anybody know why?...
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Volunteers prepare Judgement House for visits
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com MINER -- Miner Baptist Church members are working hard to take you "Behind The Family Portrait" for this year's Judgement House. Offered as an alternative to haunted houses, Judgement House's tours of "your final destination" is an annual production by Miner Baptist...
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Mississippi County man jailed for littering, trespassing
(Local News ~ 09/25/15)
CHARLESTON -- A Mississippi County man has been arrested following a littering investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. Joseph Martin Bailey, 35, of Anniston, is charged with littering, a class A misdemeanor punishable upon conviction by up to one year in the county jail, and first degree trespassing, also a misdemeanor...
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