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PREP ROUNDUP: Dexter ends skid, Porter scores 26 for SCC
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- The Dexter Bearcats snapped a three-game losing streak Tuesday night, going on the road to beat rival Bloomfield 48-31. The two teams were tied at 26 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Bearcats outscored Bloomfield 22-5 in the final frame. Dexter was able to make all eight free throw attempts in the stanza and had three-pointers from Ethan Flowers and Ryan Mayo...
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Charleston lunges forward with second lopsided win over NMCC
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/16)
"It's big because it gives us confidence. They ended our year last year and we're just trying to bounce back and make it to state."
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Sikeston handles tough road test from Carbondale, 63-57
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Faced with its biggest test of the season, the Sikeston Bulldogs showed what they were made of. The Bulldogs took to the road against a talented Carbondale, Ill., squad and emerged with a hard-fought 63-57 victory on Tuesday night...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. IRAN SAYS ALL 10 DETAINED AMERICAN SAILORS FREED The U.S. Navy's Bahrain-based 5th Fleet had no immediate comment or confirmation of the release...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/13/16)
Good morning, I noticed on TV where the guy in the White House, Obama, was putting on a show, crying about something to do with gun violence. No. 1, there is no gun violence, it is people violence. If you want to watch some decent news, turn on MSNBC. ...
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We've got a bad case of Powerball fever
(Editorial ~ 01/13/16)
At long last, the coffee shop conversation has shifted away from politics. For now at least, Trump and Hillary's names are unspoken. And there are 1.3 billion reasons for this shifting dialogue. If you don't have lottery fever by now, you must be hibernating. There's no other excuse...
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Bob Northcutt Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
BLOOMFIELD -- Granville Hobart "Bob" Northcutt Jr., 88, died Jan. 10, 2016, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Lori Bell
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
BERTRAND, Mo. - Lori Inadell Bell, 50, died Jan. 8, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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R-6 Board approves budget adjustment
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
SIKESTON -- A $10,000-budget adjustment was approved by the Sikeston R-6 school board after the district received a safety grant from the state. The district recently learned it was a recipient of a $10,000 from the Missouri Center for Education Safety...
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MLK events: The 30th King Program will include motorcade and speaker
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
SIKESTON - The 30th annual Dr. King's Day Program will include a motorcade as well as a program with special speaker. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. Monday, participants in a motorcade will lineup at the West End Baptist Church, located on Maude Street. The motorcade will depart at 11 a.m...
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MLK events: March will be followed by nationally-known speaker
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
SIKESTON -- A march in unity through Sikeston will follow with words from a nationally-known speaker during one of two Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations scheduled Monday in Sikeston. Assembly for the march, which is organized by the group And Justice for All, will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Jubilee House of Prayer, 416 Greer St. The march will begin at 10 a.m and will be held regardless of inclement weather, according to Larry McClellon, CEO of And Justice for All...
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Members recognized for School Board Recognition Week
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
SIKESTON -- The following items were also included in Tuesday's regular monthly meeting of the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education: RECOGNITION -- In honor of School Board Recognition Week, which is Jan. 24-30, Superintendent Tom Williams presented board members with certificates...
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Portageville High School recognizes second quarter honor roll students
(Submitted Story ~ 01/13/16)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Portageville High School has announced the honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. They are: Connor Barham, Gracie Brandenburg, Robert Allen Carter, Drew Durbin, Steven Guo, Nerissa Gurley, Maison Hall, Haylie Hammack, Cassidy Hughes, Kaley Hunt, Dasmine Johnson, Hannah Karizamimba, George Lance, Hannah Lerma, Mikel Moody, Chantell Moore, Rozlyn Mosby, Jaden Pipkins, Alexa Priggel, Bryce Rone, Saelem Sipes, Selinah Taylor, Zarria Taylor, and Hannah Thacker.. ...
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Pups of the month
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/13/16)
Sikeston Kindergarten Center named is December Pups of the Month. Pictured are front row, from left: Kiara Hankins, RJ Johnson, Aubree Schoggins, Kasen Watson, Camille Helton, Alexis Windes, Nathan Bennett, Jaydon Wheetley and Banks Rolwing; second row: Cline Boyce, Caroline Warren, Tenacity Chandler, Devin Payne, Layla Bloomfield, Raegan Fisher, Lily Pinnell, Kelli Beth Winchester, Jaden Vines, and Kaylee Tinnin; and back row: Amillie Matney, Wesley Patterson, Faddie Flye, Devin Triblett, Keiran Green, David Bautista, Clay Stephenson, Lindzay Barker, Colby Schonhoff and Kadin Montjoy.. ...
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Kelly Middle School announces second quarter honor roll
(Submitted Story ~ 01/13/16)
BENTON, Mo. -- The Kelly Middle School has announced its second quarter honor roll students. They are: Shawn Bigham, Lydia Blunt, Tabitha Blunt, Layne Collier, Rebecca Daniels, Austin Elkins, Raegan Graham, Katelyn Hale, Ashleigh Hammon, Seth Holland, Trey Holt, Emma Kiehl, Levi Larue, Joel McClain, Elly Pattengill, Victoria Paz, Olivia Pettit, Bryce Phelps, Reese Sides, Nathan Steffens, Ashley Withrow, Jeremiah Worley...
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Matthews Elementary School at Matthews honors students for their second quarter academic efforts
(Submitted Story ~ 01/13/16)
MATTHEWS, Mo. -- Matthews Elementary at Matthews has announced its second quarter honor roll students. They are: Erica Bewley, Mason Bondy, Calleigh Cooksey*, Bradley Felton, Payton Hammock, Allie Kenedy*, Dawson Loomes*, Ethan Markham, Makenzie Muse*, Gage Nabert, J...
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Preschool pups - November
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
The Preschool Pups at the Sikeston Kindergarten Center were announced recently for December. Pictured front row are: Londyn Mitchell, Malachi Peet, Nevaeh Coburn, Lamondra Newson and Dylan Wilson; back row: Assistant Principal Sarah Carbaugh and Principal Jenny Hobeck...
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Lee Hunter Elementary honors students' academic work
(Submitted Story ~ 01/13/16)
SIKESTON -- Lee Hunter Elementary has announced its second quarter honor roll students. They are: Decklan Aaron, Mykah Abraham, Nolan Adkisson, Olivia Aldrich, Jazavion Alexander, Huda Alkilani, Jaidyn Alston, Tyrell Anderson, Elijah Barnes, Brandon Bean, Jon Luke Bles, Emma Bode, Dylan Boulnois, Jacob Brandon, Arianna Bridges, Carrington Brooks, Frankie Brown, Faith Calvin, Keith Dixon, Skylar Eftink, Lauren Estes, Will Evans, Isaac Foy, Emma Franco, Jordan Frierson, Kristyn Gates, Robert Gillespie, Jacolby Green, Zack Gremard, Armond Groce, Connor Head, Demetrius Henderson, Jessie Henry, Kenneth Holcomb, Nate Hopper, Katlyn Jobe, Arini Johnson, Amelia Jordan, Bradley King, Mason King, Joseph Knuckles, Lori Lancaster, Aubreigh Landers, Myah Lee, Addisyn Looney, Jackson Mau, Heaven McCain, Marcus McCaster, Gelaiya McCray, Sam Mcgill, Redic McIntyre, Treyvon McNeal, Desire Minner, Louis Montjoy, Zerriah Moore, Rylee Myers, Alycia Orozco, Ja'Niya Padilla-Suggs, Aalyric Patterson, Aiyana Pearson, Camilla Pittman, Charity Price, Brylah Rogers, Rece Sadler, Ericontae Scott, Will Sitzes, Kyleigh Smith, Sean Smith, Trinity Stone, Nakiya Thatch, Madisyn Tidwell, Madison Tinnin, NaQuayvious Turner, Skyler Vent, Mason Wade, Brooklyn Webb, Kaedynce Webb, Molly Wright.. ...
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Noranda fails to pay county tax; will lay off hundreds by Feb. 4
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
NEW MADRID - New Madrid County's taxing entities are taking a big hit after the county's largest employer failed to pay its 2015 tax assessment. According to Dwayne Nowlin, New Madrid County collector, the county did not receive a check for the 2015 taxes from Noranda Aluminum. Noranda's 2015 tax bill totals more than $3.6 million...
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