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BRPC to help Noranda employees
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
There is help available for those who worked at Noranda. On March 8, Governor Jay Nixon announced plans to help workers that were affected by the layoff. That helps comes in the form of $1,250 allotted to each of the 850 employees laid off. The Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission will be helping the employees with the paperwork so that they can receive the money...
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ALTRUSA CLUB PRESENTS CHECK TO DAEOC'S HOMELESS SHELTER
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, MO- The Altrusa Club of Sikeston presented Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation with a $250 check in support of DAEOC's homeless shelter. The shelter is located in Sikeston and serves the homeless population throughout DAEOC's six county coverage area. ...
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Joseph Sander Named VNA Hospice Volunteer of the Year
(State News ~ 04/01/16)
Joseph Sander was recognized recently at a luncheon held in Kennett MO as the VNA Hospice Volunteer of the Year. Sander has been a VNA Hospice Volunteer for more than 22 years. He was in one of the first groups to train as a volunteer and has remained loyal to VNA Hospice all these years. He gives no indication that he is slowing down. In fact, he is serving in a home as this is being written...
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Two superintendents
(Column ~ 04/01/16)
I heard two high school superintendents from different school systems talking recently. One asked the other how their football season turned out. The superintendent replied, "We had a 5-and-5 season. We lost 5 at home and 5 on the road." Do you ever feel like your life is a 5 and 5 season? Over the last few weeks, I've noticed that a lot of people around us are living a life of defeat. ...
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Closure of Westbound Missouri River Bridge at Jefferson City to Start April 15
(State News ~ 04/01/16)
Will Impact Travelers Statewide
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NNA supports bills to study impact of increase in overtime eligibility
(State News ~ 04/01/16)
Labor Department proposal would increase salary threshold by 113%
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MDC reports busy winter trapping feral hogs
(State News ~ 04/01/16)
Report feral hog sightings or damage to 573-522-4115 ext. 3296, or online at mdc.mo.gov/feralhog.
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Marston man killed in six-car accident
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - A driver was killed when he drove in the wrong direction on Interstate 55. At 6:12 p.m. Thursday, Dennis J. Tittle, 67, of Marston was driving southbound in the northbound lane of the interstate, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's report. ...
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April Calendar Girl | Anniegeorgia O'Brien
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
April Calendar Girl Anniegeorgia O'Brien is ready to swing into spring. The third runner-up in the 2015 Miss Sikeston Contest, O'Brien is the daughter of Dan and Julie O'Brien and will be a 2016 graduate of Sikeston High School. Following graduation, she plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia and major in business.
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WISCONSIN WAITS TO WEIGH IN ON TRUMP Donald Trump has endured one of the worst weeks of his campaign as a crucial primary looms in Wisconsin, where a big loss would greatly reduce the frontrunner's chances of securing the delegates he needs to clinch the GOP nomination. CAMPAIGN 2016...
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Mississippi County to decide school board races Tuesday
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- School board elections are the main races voters in Mississippi County will decide when they step up to the polls during Tuesday's general municipal election. East Prairie R-2 voters will choose two of the three candidates: incumbents Ronald Carter and Darrin J. Davis and Carlin Bennett...
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Local business burglarized for the second time in month
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston business was burglarized for the second time within a month. Sikeston Department of Public Safety received a report at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday of a burglary and property damage at B&B Boats and Bikes, 110 Missouri Ave., in Sikeston...
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Argument over Facebook leads to assault charges
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston woman faces assault charges after punching her cousin during an argument about Facebook. At 12:09 p.m. Wednesday officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to the 200 block of South Prairie Street in reference to a disturbance. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 04/01/16)
I believe Sikeston is beautiful, and I believe the town wants to grow and expand and bring in new businesses and create new jobs. The Noranda situation, while tragic, gives us the opportunity to reset our scale and help better educate our workers. We all need to support the people who have been laid off any way possible. ...
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Bryan Montgomery
(Obituary ~ 04/01/16)
BELL CITY, Mo. -- Bryan E. "Pops" Montgomery, 62, died March 30, 2016, at his home near Bell City. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Terry Keena
(Obituary ~ 04/01/16)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Terry Wayne Keena, 47, died March 30, 2016. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Dennis Tittle
(Obituary ~ 04/01/16)
MARSTON, Mo. - Dennis Tittle, 67, died March 31, 2016, due to an automobile accident For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Yvonne Dennis
(Obituary ~ 04/01/16)
NEW ORLEANS - Yvonne Yael Dennis, 43, formerly from Cape Girardeau, Mo., died March 28, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Law enforcement searching for man wanted for burglary, assault
(Local News ~ 04/01/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The New Madrid County Sheriff's Department is seeking information on the location of a man wanted for burglary and assault. Officers are trying to locate Danny Ruark, who was charged with first degree burglary and third degree domestic on March 28 by New Madrid County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Lawson after an incident at a residence in New Madrid. ...
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