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Missouri Weekly Fuel Update and Outlook
(State News ~ 03/12/16)
Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 8.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.67/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,940 gas outlets in Missouri. This compares with the national average that has increased 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.81/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com...
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Fullhart hoping to bring youthful edge to NMCC football program
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Tyler Fullhart set a lofty goal for himself once he made the decision to become a high school football coach. "One of my career goals was to be a head coach by the time I was 30," he said. "Realistically, that's kind of out there."...
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Gideon's second quarter surge leads to Class 1 third-place win over Glasgow
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
"There's only one better way to finish, so I guess we should be pretty happy and thank God for what we have."
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Kenny Rogers Children's Center gears up for telethon
(Local News ~ 03/12/16)
SIKESTON -- The Kenny Rogers Children's Center is gearing up for its 36th annual telethon March 19-20 at the Sikeston Field House. Several activities are scheduled for the two-day event -- a pancake breakfast, 5K run/1-mile walk, fun zone, blood drive, Telethon's Got Talent, spring photos, fish fry and silent auction...
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Downtown Sikeston's St. Patrick's craft beer popular with local brewers
(Local News ~ 03/12/16)
SIKESTON -- Historic Downtown Sikeston's Saint Patrick's Day Celebration is on for March 19 at Malone Park -- rain or shine. "We're hoping for shine," said Brandy Manning, event committee member. But some rain on past events hasn't dampened the growing interest in the annual event and its Homebrew Competition...
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New Madrid County R-1 FBLA students receive honors at District conference
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/16)
MALDEN, Mo. - Members of the New Madrid County R-1 Future Business Leaders of America Chapter attended the 2015 FBLA District 16 Leadership Conference on Feb. 12, in Malden. Over 450 members and advisers representing 17 chapters throughout the district met to elect officers, participate in a leadership workshop, and compete in the district leadership awards program...
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Matthews Elementary School in Matthews announces honor roll
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/16)
MATTHEWS, Mo. -- Matthews Elementary in Matthews has announced the honor roll students for the third quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. An after a student's name denotes honors with distinction. Honor students are: Erica Bewley, Calleigh Cooksey*, Bradley Felton, Noah Hernandez, Allie Kenedy*, Dawson Loomes, Ethan Markham, Makenzie Muse, Gage Nabert, Jackson Parker, Destiney Pope*, Jacob Richardson, Kiya Vaught...
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Local teen attends 4-H Legislative Academy
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Jamaica Smith of Sikeston attended the 12th annual University of Missouri Extension 4-H Legislative Academy Feb. 15-17 in Jefferson City. Smith was one of 12 4-H members selected to represent Missouri 4-H at the Capitol. He shadowed Rep. Holly Rehder (R-148) in meetings, hearings and sessions during the three-day event...
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Jack Stark
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Jack Marshall Stark, 83, died Friday, March 11, 2016, at his home in Charleston. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Dora Bomar
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
MARION, Ohio --Dora Shelby Bomar, 87, formerly of Cape Girardeau, Mo., died March 10, 2016, at the Presidential Center Home Health Care in Marion. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Betty Hutcheson
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Betty Hutcheson, 81, died at 4:45 p.m. March 4, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Jason Schlosser
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
ORAN, Mo -- Jason Schlosser, 35, died March 10, 2016. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Mary Wagner
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
SIKESTON -- Mary Sue Wagner, 80, died March 10, 2016, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Hershall Murphy
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
SIKESTON -- Graveside services for Hershall Lee Murphy, 75, who died Feb. 15, 2016, at the Bertrand Nursing Center will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the New Morley Cemetery with full military honors. For this obituary and more, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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John Menz Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- John Menz Sr., 90, died March 10, 2016, at the family home. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Mary Caul
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mary Faye Caul, 91 died March 11, 2016, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. For this obituary and more, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Spring forward: Change clocks, check smoke alarms
(Local News ~ 03/12/16)
SIKESTON -- Sunday isn't just a day to "spring" clocks forward for daylight saving time, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety urges the public to check their smoke alarms, too. On Sunday, as clocks are moved ahead one hour to start daylight saving time, Capt. Jim McMillen suggests residents change the batteries in their home smoke detectors, too...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 03/12/16)
Are they ever gonna clean the ditch out on Second Street? It's been awhile since it's looked like this. I can't believe that whoever does the maintenance for the City are that busy that they can't clean it up. I'd like to speakout about the city of Morley, about their trash service. ...
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Missouri isn't primary target this Tuesday
(Editorial ~ 03/12/16)
All eyes will be on Florida and Ohio next Tuesday with their winner-take-all primary elections that will potentially decide the outcome for both the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates. Oh, and by the way, Missouri will hold its presidential primary on Tuesday as well...
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