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Area municipal and school board filings begin next Tuesday
(Local News ~ 12/12/15)
Filings for local school board and municipal elections will begin next Tuesday morning. The filing period will run through 5 p.m., Jan. 19, 2016. Individuals who are interested in filing for seats on the Portageville School Board may do so in the office of the board secretary, at the administration building. While the filing process is simple, some forms must be notarized, so appropriate ID cards are required...
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New Madrid County Relay for Life Committee Members needed
(Community News ~ 12/12/15)
Join us at the next Relay For Life of New Madrid County meeting. New Madrid County Relay for Life is looking for volunteers to join their Event Leadership Team. If you have one hour a month to dedicate to our monthly meetings and a passion to help us find a cure, love and encourage our survivors, and enjoy having fun we would love to have you!...
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Christmas Has Always Been Scary
(Editorial ~ 12/12/15)
Editor's Note: Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.
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Easy Evangelism
(Column ~ 12/12/15)
"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die and whoever lives by believing in me will never die." John 11:25-26
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Poplar Bluff claims third, Cape Central wins consolation on final day of SEMO Conference Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/12/15)
Fifth-seeded Poplar Bluff defeats No. 7 Kennett for third place, No. 4 Cape Central downs second-seeded Jackson for consolation title.
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PREP ROUNDUP: East Prairie downs North Pemiscot, Scott City edges Oran
(High School Sports ~ 12/12/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com WARDELL -- Derez Tipler scored a game-high 18 points to lead visiting East Prairie past North Pemiscot on Friday 64-34. East Prairie (3-1) led by eight at halftime then held the Mustangs to one point in the third quarter to take a commanding 49-23 lead into the fourth...
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Sikeston routs Charleston 76-40 for fifth SEMO Conference Tournament title
(High School Sports ~ 12/12/15)
"It's been a while. It feels great to go out there and play hard and win a championship for our town. We just wanted to bring it back home."
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Concerns of terrorism reach into Heartland
(Editorial ~ 12/12/15)
You've probably read or heard this week about a series of mysterious and suspicious purchases of disposable cell phones in Missouri by a group of foreign-born men. The purchases at Wal-Marts in several locations in Missouri - including Cape Girardeau and Jackson - have drawn the attention of law enforcement officers and the FBI...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 12/12/15)
I'm calling in to see if anyone in the New Madrid or Sikeston area who is making homemade divinity or fudge and selling it? If so, would you put your name and number in SpeakOut where I can call and place an order? This is to the person who was wondering where all the Christians are, wondering if anyone was concerned about her daughter's soul...
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Willie Vermillion
(Obituary ~ 12/12/15)
SIKESTON -- Willie Vermillion, 70, died Dec. 10, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Hattie Bennett
(Obituary ~ 12/12/15)
SCOTT CITY -- Hattie Elizabeth Bennett, 82, died Dec. 11, 2015 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Marjory Eastman
(Obituary ~ 12/12/15)
SIKESTON -- Marjory Mae Eastman, 93, died Dec. 10, 2015, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Tim Stinnett
(Obituary ~ 12/12/15)
SIKESTON -- Tim Stinnett, 57, died Dec. 10, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Making a joyful noise
(Local News ~ 12/12/15)
Students at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews entertained a gymnasium packed with parents, family members and friends Friday afternoon. The students sang, tangoed and played a bucket band earning applause from the audience. Above: Students in third through fifth grade perform "Crazy Christmas." Below: The kindergarten through second graders sing "All I Want for Christmas is ..." The production ended with the audience joining the students in singing "Joy to the World."...
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