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MDC and MoDOT invite schools to fight litter through "No MOre Trash!" contest
(State News ~ 02/25/16)
No entry fee. Enter online. Deadline is Friday, March 18.
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Portageville's keep-away strategy kept Malden within reach
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/16)
In a low-scoring, bizarre game, the Green Wave survived the Bulldogs' stall ball approach and used a little of its own to notch a win. But it took some time for Malden (20-6) to pull away for good. "I was proud of the way our kids executed our game plan. They did exactly what we asked them to do," said Portageville coach Jason Irby...
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Portageville Council to ask voters for $3 Million Bond approval
(Local News ~ 02/25/16)
PORTAGEVILLE - The City of Portageville will be asking voters to approve a $3 million bond issue that would support a new waste water treatment plant. This issue will be on the April ballot in Portageville. The current treatment center was erected in 1989 and in service 1990...
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A Supreme Vacancy
(Column ~ 02/25/16)
Sadly, as you may have seen, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away last week at the age of 79.
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A Proper Response to the Word of God
(Column ~ 02/25/16)
In the New Testament book of James, James the half-brother of our Lord writes, "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;" (1:19). The great theme of James is works. James teaches that faith without works is dead. He deals with the man-ward aspect of the Christian life. James emphasizes what Jesus said when he uttered these words, "By their fruits you will know them" (Matt 7:20)...
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Thatch's career night lifts Sikeston past Jennings
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/16)
Sikeston sophomore Fred Thatch scored a career-high 34 points and scored his 1,000th career point. He was 10 of 16 from the field, including a career high four 3-pointers, seven rebounds and three assists.
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Noranda, Ameren leaders call for new Missouri energy legislation
(Local News ~ 02/25/16)
MARSTON, Mo. - Noranda Aluminum Co. and Ameren Missouri have rarely seen eye-to-eye, but in a joint letter issued by the two companies' presidents they apparently have found some common ground - the need for energy legislation in Missouri. Layle K. "Kip" Smith, Noranda's president and CEO, and Michael Moehn, president of Ameren Missouri, sent a letter to the Missouri legislature Wednesday calling for the passage of comprehensive energy legislation in Missouri...
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Dinner auction Saturday is school's biggest fundraiser
(Local News ~ 02/25/16)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Whether they come for the chance to scoop up some tickets to the game or just to have a fun night out, the community's support for St. Francis Xavier's annual school auction dinner is always appreciated. "We would love everyone to come," said Janice Haley, event co-chair for the event this year. "We want to see everyone there,"...
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DPS officer shoots, wounds aggressive dog
(Local News ~ 02/25/16)
SIKESTON - A Sikeston Department of Public Safety officer shot and wounded a pit bull as it charged at him. At 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, officers were following up on warrant information in the 1300 block of Butler Street. According to the DPS incident report, as they approached a residence, two dogs, a pit bull and a German shepherd mix, appeared in an open doorway. While the German shepherd remained under the carport, the pit bull rushed at one of the officers attempting to bite his leg...
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Bill Ragland
(Obituary ~ 02/25/16)
MOBILE, Ala. -- Judge William L. "Bill" Ragland, 92, a native of Missouri and a resident of Mobile for over 35 years, died Feb. 10, 2016, in Mobile. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition the Standard Democrat.
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Steve Bell
(Obituary ~ 02/25/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Steve Vernon Bell Sr., 84, a longtime resident of Sikeston and Dexter, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and his caregiver, Marilynn Slocum, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at his residence in Dexter. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Charles Gibson
(Obituary ~ 02/25/16)
DALLAS -- Charles Melford Gibson, 88, formerly of Dexter, Mo., died Feb. 23, 2016, in Dallas. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Helen Stover
(Obituary ~ 02/25/16)
MINER, Mo. -- Helen Marie Stover, 87, of Miner, died Feb. 24, 2016, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Birl Johnson
(Obituary ~ 02/25/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Birl Johnson, 93, died Feb. 22, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Ferguson Medical Group's expansion includes providers and places
(Local News ~ 02/25/16)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- If you haven't visited the Ferguson Medical Group for a checkup in awhile, be prepared to see some new faces. "We've had a pretty substantial growth in the number of providers that we have at Ferguson over the past year and a half and we're very exited about that," said Dr. ...
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Hoggard/Deane
(Wedding ~ 02/25/16)
Mr. and Mrs. John Watkins of Wardell, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Hoggard of Portageville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Beth Hoggard, to Clay Garrett Deane, both of Sikeston. Mr. Deane is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Deane, IV, also of Sikeston...
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