Stories from Wednesday, February 10, 2016

SIKESTON -- Police are investigating a shooting that injured a man early Wednesday in Sikeston. About 10:35 a.m. Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers were called to the 700 block of Montgomery Street in Sikeston in reference to a subject who had been shot, according to Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer with Sikeston DPS...

The Portageville High School baseball team and Coach Zach McDaniel hosted a Youth Baseball Camp on January 14-16. It was held at Called Up in Portageville. Above Caleb Smith works with Alex Hawks on the hitting Tee station.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Following the news that Noranda Aluminum had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, members of the Southeast Missouri legislative delegation pledged their support to finding policy solutions that would help keep one of the area's most important job creators in business. ...

PORTAGEVILLE -- As members of U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill's staff travel throughout the state to hear directly from Missourians, a representative will bring their office to Portageville to provide local residents an opportunity to meet one-on-one about opportunities and challenges they face every day...

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- An East Prairie woman faces stealing, forgery and drug charges following an embezzlement investigation in Mississippi County. Candi Michelle Cook, 44, is charged with felony theft/stealing of property valued in excess of $25,000; felony forgery and possession of a controlled substance; and felony tampering with physical evidence...

With districts for small schools beginning in less than two weeks, seeds have been released for district tournaments in Class 1, 2 and 3. Class 3, District 1 In Class 3, District 1, host Malden (17-6) earned the top seed on the boys side while Twin Rivers (15-7) is the top seed on the girls side...

RISCO, Mo. -- The fifth-seeded Risco Tigers pulled a small upset in the Tri-County Conference Tournament on Tuesday, knocking off fourth-seeded Clarkton 68-57. Risco never trailed, jumping out to a 16-4 lead after one quarter. "Our guys really stepped it up tonight," said Risco coach Brandon Blankenship. "We really played with a lot of defensive intensity."...

This is to the person that took the handicapped parking signs from in front of the Morley Church of Christ building. We wish you would bring them back if you would. If not, I'm sure there will be a warm reception waiting on you at the end of time. If Trump gets elected, he will be impeached within the first two years. He won't be able to get along with anybody, he's got such a smart mouth. I just don't think he will ever make it...

With the presidential campaign clock ticking at break-neck speed, I find myself like many others still undecided. Actually, undecided is inaccurate. I am clearly decided against either of the two Democratic wannabes because of the obvious - one is a liar and one a Socialist. Given a quick review of their policies, their views are interchangeable...

SIKESTON -- The math curriculum for the Sikeston R-6 School District was approved Tuesday during the Board of Education's regular monthly meeting but not without discussion first. Chuck Mayes, chief academic officer/curriculum and professional development, presented information to board members for the approval of the math curriculum for grades K-12...

Khi'Mauri Peet, left, and Ethan Holder sort plastic discs showing they know their shapes and colors, which are among the skills they mastered taking part in the Early Childhood Program. The Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center and Parents as Teachers program will conduct the annual free screening for all children from birth to 4 years in the Sikeston School District on Feb. ...

ST. LOUIS - Approval of its initial bankruptcy motions by the court will allow Noranda to continue its operations. Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation reported Tuesday the Company has received approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri for its first day motions related to its Chapter 11 restructuring. ...

Tuesday's early morning snow was lit up by lights from a barge along the Mississippi River near New Madrid. Forecasters are calling for the cold temperatures to continue with a 40 percent chance for snow again today and possibly on Sunday and Sunday night...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. FOR DONALD TRUMP, FOR ONE NIGHT, THERE WAS SO MUCH WINNING The billionaire posts a decisive victory in the New Hampshire primary, a once-unthinkable first for an enterprise built on the promise of turning politics on its head...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Amaparo Hand, 93, formerly of Portageville, died Feb. 10, 2016, at Republic Nursing and Rehab. Arrangements are incomplete with DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville.

Richland R-1 School senior Jordan Head, seated front, smiles while surrounded by her court after being crowned queen during the 2016 Homecoming proceedings at Richland High School on Friday night. Included in the new queen's court are, from left: sophomore candidates Riley Thornton and Landon Oakley, freshman Laura Brown and Riley Glass, crown bearer Jude Rice (front), Homecoming King junior Preston Tilley, retiring queen junior Katie Pinkley, junior candidate Aleena Robbins, crown bearer Ava Porter (front), and senior candidate Parker Miller.. ...

ESSEX - Richland High School has announced the honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. They are: Jarod Baker, Samantha Booker, Adam Chafin, Olivia Chafin, Devin Duffie, Tanner Freeman, Jessica Harmon, Amanda Heitman, Chloe Holman, Austin Jones, Avadeania Jones, Shelby Mayabb, Canasia McBride, Kyle Smith, Meagan Tank, Austin Thompson, Kaycee Wamble, Madison Worley...

The Sikeston Kindergarten Center recently announced the preschool pups of the month for January. Pictured front row from left are: Brody Dunker, Bryce Atkins, Brody Thurmond and Zoe Holman; second row: Izabella Reynolds, Bella Hupp, Londyn Mitchell, Eli Holder, Ethan Holder, Nevaeh Lee, and Kavion Pearson; and back row, Assistant Principal Sarah Carbaugh and Principal Jenny Hobeck...

Sikeston Junior High School's character word of the month nominations for January were recently announced. Forgiveness was the word of the month, and students were nominated by their teachers. Pictured are front row, from left: Damizha Hall and Aereonna Woods; and back row: Warren Chinwuko, Wyatt Merideth, Robert Rodriguez and Tyler Ward. Not pictured is Kyle Williams...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - Bill King, 71, died Feb. 9, 2016, at his home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church in East Prairie with Martin Lucas officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston with Ponder Funeral Home of Sikeston in charge of arrangements...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Personal property owners still have time to return their assessment form and avoid penalties. "The deadline, March 1, won't be long -- it's just a couple of weeks away," said Teresa Houchin, Scott County assessor. "It is amazing how many people will wait until that last week of February."...