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Noranda, Ameren appeal to lawmakers for electric-rate changes
(Community News ~ 03/02/16)
The heads of Noranda Aluminum and Ameren Missouri, companies that long have been at odds over energy policy, have joined forces to urge state lawmakers to make major changes to Missouri's energy policy. In a letter to the Missouri General Assembly on Wednesday, the two major employers said legislation is needed to accelerate upgrades to Missouri's electric grid, provide enhanced security and give customers more stable and predictable electric rates, all while creating and saving jobs...
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Poplar Bluff downs Fox, will meet Jackson in C5D1 championship
(High School Sports ~ 03/02/16)
CEDAR HILL, Mo. -- The top-seeded Poplar Bluff Mules cruised into its second-straight Class 5, District 1 championship game with a 73-51 semifinal win over Fox Tuesday at Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Mo. Poplar Bluff (17-9) took a slight 20-19 lead after one quarter, but held Fox to five points in the second for a 36-24 advantage into halftime and never looked back...
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Sikeston back in familiar territory after C4D1 semifinal win over Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 03/02/16)
The Bulldogs (25-1) will play second-seeded Cape Central in the district title game Friday night at 7:30. The Tigers rallied to defeat sixth-seeded Kennett 56-52 in the other semifinal Tuesday.
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Street name change would be costly
(Local News ~ 03/02/16)
SIKESTON -- A proposal from And Justice For All to rename Sikeston's primary north-south business route would be unfair to many, according to a former Council member. Larry McClellon, CEO of And Justice For All, proposed during the Sikeston City Council's regular monthly briefing session Monday that Main Street be renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Drive...
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Miner board approves renewing annual Code Red contract
(Local News ~ 03/02/16)
MINER -- Board of Aldermen meeting notifications would be appreciated by some but a deal breaker for others, according to Miner city officials. Miner Board of Aldermen members approved during a special meeting Monday renewing for $1,500 the city's annual Code Red contract...
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March Calendar Girl/ Lauren Eby
(Local News ~ 03/02/16)
Lauren Eby, the second runner-up in the 2015 Miss Sikeston Contest, is the March Calendar Girl. The daughter of Larry and Anita Eby, she is a senior at Sikeston High School and plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University, where she wants to obtain an undergraduate degree in elementary education and her master's degree in high school counseling...
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DPS investigating strong-arm robbery
(Local News ~ 03/02/16)
SIKESTON -- Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery in Sikeston. About 7:10 p.m. Monday, officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to Sergio's Mexican Restaurant, 211 N. Main St., after receiving a call of a strong-arm robbery, according to DPS incident reports...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 03/02/16)
Thank God we finally have a courageous Republican in Donald Trump who will stand up for partial birth abortion and smart gun control. He said he could change positions in a second. Just because he patted himself on the back for voting Obama doesn't mean he hasn't turned Republican...
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Democrats' argument isn't backed by facts
(Editorial ~ 03/02/16)
As this muddled presidential campaign continues to unfold, the Democrats seem to always return to the recurring theme of income inequality and their obsession with wealth redistribution. All this great nation needs to do - according to the progressive line - is to tax the wealthy a little more and move those funds for services to the low and middle income...
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Samuel White
(Obituary ~ 03/02/16)
SIKESTON - Samuel White, 85, died March 1, 2016, at Clearview Nursing Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Thelma Williams
(Obituary ~ 03/02/16)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Thelma LaRue Schneider Williams, 84, died Feb. 27, 2016, at Westwood Hills Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Roy Gardner
(Obituary ~ 03/02/16)
MATTHEWS, Mo. - Billy Leroy "Roy" Gardner, 72, died Feb. 25, 2016, at the 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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Silas Hunt
(Obituary ~ 03/02/16)
SIKESTON -- Silas Hunt, 60, died Feb. 24, 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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Oliver Pearson
(Obituary ~ 03/02/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Oliver Harrell Pearson, 75, died Feb. 28, 2016, at Charleston Manor. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Lola Lee
(Obituary ~ 03/02/16)
HOWARDVILLE, Mo. -- Lola B. Lee, 95, died Feb. 23, 2016, at The Villa at Windsor Park in Chicago. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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David Ketchum
(Obituary ~ 03/02/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- David L. Ketchum, 61, died March 1, 2016, at the 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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February Top Dogs
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/02/16)
Lee Hunter Elementary has announced their PBIS "Top Dawg" students for the month of February. The Paws Pride Reminder for the month of February is "Patience" Pictured in the front row are first grade students: Louis Montjoy and Alivia Gammons; second grade students: Zane Thomas and Abigail Tarter. ...
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