Stories from Friday, March 25, 2016

SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man was wounded in a shooting late Thursday in Sikeston. About 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Sikeston Department of Public Safety received a call of a subject shot on Monte Circle in Sikeston, according to Capt. James McMillen, public information officer for Sikeston DPS. The caller said the 29-year-old male victim was en route to the hospital by private vehicle. DPS officers responded to the shooting scene and the hospital...

Members of the Portageville Lady Bulldogs making the Bootheel All Conference and District teams are, front, from left, Adrienne Duncan, Selinah Taylor, Dasmine Johnson, Briania Pitts; back are, Shamyia Roston, Alexa Priggel, Zarria Taylor, Jacara Madison, and Deondra Johnson...

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016 ST. LOUIS - While Noranda's facility at the St. Jude Business Park near Marston is now idle, the Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation is moving forward on its restructuring. On Friday, the company received an order from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri granting it access to up to $165 million in debtor-in-possession financing...

Everyone loves to save money. Many people I know have an almost competitive instinct to save the most money or get the best bargain when shopping. Saving money is a great thing. Did you know that you could save money on Medicare? There are several programs that could help those who qualify pay for almost every part of Medicare...

I believe that all of Scripture is the inspired word of God and profitable. Therefore, when John records the words of Jesus in 11:44 of his gospel, I believe it is a statement laden with meaning. The context is the raising of His good friend Lazarus from the dead and what is revealed regarding Jesus' true identity. ...

JONESBORO -- Following a successful and fulfilling inaugural event, professional women and female students will have a chance to participate in interactive discussions and workshops as well as listen to a panel of women business leaders at the second Women's Business Leadership Conference hosted by the College of Business at Arkansas State University, Thursday, March 31...

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sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The Sikeston girls soccer team played Cape Central to a 2-2 tie Thursday during the first day of the Noon Optimist Tournament at Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Larysa McClellon scored both of Sikeston's goals. Torrie Helms had each assist...

Combining for 12 runs in the final three innings alone the Hawks blew past the Eagles for their first win of the season while putting an end to East Prairie's undefeated start to the year.

"If you're going to take anything away from these two ties is that both nights we were down and both nights we decided we wanted to have heart and passion after that happened," Dement said. "You see the result were we're able to battle back."

Staff Reports sports@standard-democrat.com SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Braden Cox and Dylan Keller each went 2 for 3 at the bat as Scott City downed New Madrid County Central at home. Dakota Talley went the distance on the mound to get the win for Scott City (4-1). He allowed two earned runs, struck out one and walked four...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. MAN DETAINED IN PARIS SUBURB RAID WANTED SINCE JANUARY Officials say Reda Kriket, 34, has connections to the suspected ringleader of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Ann Catherine Schwendemann, 68, died March 22, 2016, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CONYERS, Ga. -- Ricky Edward Beasley, 53, died March 17, 2016, at Rockdale Medical Center in Conyers. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Larry Eugene Ward, 73, died March 24, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CLINTON, Mo. --Stephen "Beaver" Miles, 65, formerly of Morley, died March 6, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Nasal congestion, itchy throats and watery eyes sometimes combined with a cough usually have one thing in common this time of year -- allergies. Amy Folsom, physician assistant at Express Care at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, said over the last two weeks, the walk-in urgent care clinic saw more allergy-related patient cases than flu-related cases...

The New Madrid Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Awards Banquet Thursday, honoring three individuals and a local business for contributions to the community. Pictured from left are: Eric Mattison, Community Service Award recipient; New Madrid Mayor Donnie Brown, Man of the Year; Ken Freeman, Tourism Award; and J.B. Small, who accepted the Business of the Year Award on behalf of New Madrid Pharmacy...