Stories from Monday, February 8, 2016

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of three Mississippi County residents. Julius Devar Parham, 37, and Terri Nicole Mayabb Brown, 36, of East Prairie, are each charged with the felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Stephanie Lynn Thomas, 25, of East Prairie, is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance...

SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs have made a living on creating havoc and causing turnovers for opposing offenses. But the Bulldogs got a dose of its own medicine on Monday night at the Sikeston Field House as Jackson pulled away for a 46-31 victory...

MOUNDS, Ill. -- The Charleston Bluejays had no problem earning their 14th win of the season, thumping Meridian, Ill. on the road 86-44 Saturday. Charleston (14-8) led 15-7 after one quarter and 38-21 at the half and were never challenged in the second half, outscoring Meridian 27-6 in the final quarter...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TRUMP AIMING FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE WIN Rival Republican candidates, including Jeb Bush, say their campaigns will go on no matter what the outcome Tuesday...

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Richard A. Forbey, 68, died Feb. 6, 2016, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see the Monday edition of the Standard Democrat.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Manuel Elmer Roberts, 79, died Feb. 5, 2016, at his residence in Portageville. For the complete obituary, see the Monday edition of the Standard Democrat.

Hillary Clinton is the epitome of a corrupt government official, a liar and a thief. She and Bill stole precious antiques including china, statues given by world leaders, infamous paintings and numerous other items too many to mention. Simply google what Bill and Hillary stole from the White House when they left in 2000. ...

SIKESTON -- Terry Jean Britt, 56, died Feb. 6, 2016, at her home in Sikeston. For this obituary and more, see the Monday edition of the Standard Democrat.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Michael T. Wilson, 53, died Feb. 7, 2016, at Pemiscot Memorial Health System at Hayti. For this obituary and more, see the Monday edition of the Standard Democrat.

MARSTON - Once the region's leading employer, Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation has filed for bankruptcy. The company announced its decision today on its website to file voluntary petitions for a court-supervised restructuring process under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. ...

Editor's Note: One-on-One is a series where reporters take the opportunity to speak with Southeast Missouri residents in-depth. If there is someone you would like the newspaper to go one-on-one with, email us at news@standard-democrat.com. PARMA, Mo. -- Running for mayor is tough. Being mayor is tougher...

RISCO, Mo. - Gordon Matlock, 70, died Feb. 6, 2016, at Southeast Healthcare of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation is at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Risco with the Revs. Robert Wake and Nick Robertson officiating...

Sikeston's SCTC welding technology students competed in the Sixth Annual Missouri Welding Institute Vocational Welding Contest in Nevada, Mo., recently. Sikeston Career and Technology students took home more than $9,000 worth of scholarships and prizes. Pictured from left are: Lance Dejournett, Layton Emerson, Josh Parks, Kelly Bollinger, Josh Jarrett, Corbin Brown, Ben Parden, Kyler Seabaugh, and Spencer Slavings...

LILBOURN, Mo. -- Lilbourn Elementary has announced the honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. An before a student's name denotes honors with disinction. Landon Akridge, *Imani Alexander, Demarkus Allison, Sophia Bobo, Ra'Mond Brooks, Recardo Brown, Isaiah Burk, Drake Burton, Trinity Carter, *Layton Cox, *Peyton Davis, *Nehemiah Evans, Kayden Gates, Ryleigh Hardin, Tharon Harper, *Michael Henry, Maenique Hess, Samara Holloway, *Clarence Howard, *Destiny Hughes, Mikera Jackson, Kayden Jones, Ashlee Lane, Camryn Money, *Hunter Mullins, Kaden Ozbun, Shaydon Rush, *Taylor Shaw, Tristian Shaw, Mya Silver, Allison Stafford, and Kasiah Wofford.. ...

SIKESTON -- Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center "PTO Theme Basket Fundraiser" is underway and baskets will be on display at school by the office until the drawing on March 1. Tickets are $1 each and will go into a drawing for the basket of their choice. Each class will get the money from the tickets sold...

Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its "PBIS Base Kids of the Month" for December. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Pictured are front row, from left: Layne Windes, Mason Washam, Timothy Fabing, PJ Hunt and Madalyn Manning; second row: Cooper Wilson, Conner Michael, Kayonna Pickering and Tyerianna Cobbins; and back row: Kimarhri Wilkins, Carter Goodman and Hannah Sutton. Not pictured is Jamarion Collier...

The January Christ-Like character was "Initiative," which means beginning a plan or task, and following it through energetically, was celebrated at The Christian Academy in Sikeston. The winners are front row: Ben Vaughn, Clint Lawrence; middle row: Cadence Shelby, Khielynn-Claire Pobst, Connor Lawrence, Landri Hammontree; and back row: Madison Barber, Karleigh Coleman, Lonnie Lejeune and Brandon Vines...

This year's Homecoming Queen candidates for Scott County Central High School are, from left, freshman Natalie Hubbert, sophomore Kinley Alcorn, junior Kaylie Casey and senior McKayla Dumey. The Homecoming game between the Scott Central Braves and the Chaffee Red Devils was played on Jan. 29. Kaylie Casey was crowned the 2016 queen...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- MoDOT officials will be at Scott City's City Hall Thursday evening to discuss and gather input on the proposed Scott City Interchange project. The public hearing is being held for the new interchange that would be located east of Kelso and south of Scott City and improve connectivity and relieve traffic congestion, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Michael Thornton Wilson, 53, died Feb. 7, 2016, at Pemiscot Memorial Health System in Hayti. Visitation is from noon until time of service at 1 p.m. Friday at DeLisle Funeral Chapel in Portageville, Burial will follow in the Simmons Cemetery...

ORAN, Mo. -- Leah Cauble poured in a game-high 28 points for Oran as the Lady Eagles easily dispatched visiting Woodland 63-44 Monday night. Oran jumped out to a 26-12 lead after one quarter, aided by Brianna Stause's three 3-pointers. The Lady Eagles led 33-20 at the half and then put the game out of reach in the third quarter, outscoring Woodland 16-8...