Stories from Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Staff Reports sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Blake Overfield smacked a double and batted in two runs but it was not enough as the Eagles fell one run short to the host Bulldogs. Layne Johnson suffered the loss on the mound for Oran (3-6). He pitched five innings and gave up four runs (one earned) on six hits. He had six strikeouts and walked three batters...

"Our hitters were able to put the ball in play today and find holes. We have been swinging it well recently, and today we had a bit of an outburst."

The Christian Academy announced its Christ-Like Character students for April. Honored were, front row: Abby Shelby, Conner Simmons, Abbie Steelman, Adam Menz; middle row: Dalton Frazier, Braden Frazier, Lydia Gadberry; and back row: Jarrett Perry, Lauren Taylor and Brandon Vines. This month's characteristic was "good attitude." Attitude is how people choose to conduct themselves, behaving a certain way based on one's opinions, beliefs or values...

Sikeston Kindergarten Center named its Pups of the month for March. Pictured are front row, from left: Anthony Noel, Michael Pennington, Ella Carmack, Kyrie Pittman, Mikevus Jackson, Michael Owens, Da'Narea Curry and Riley Rodgers; second row: Jahlaya Fletcher, Tra'von Turner, Lauren Williams, Xzavier Smith, Addison Stokes Dickeman, Innocence Burke, Mina Angeletopoulos and William Downing; and back row: Benjamin Lefler, Demarcus Lee, Tavarious Kirby, Logan Ray, Myron Sanders, Juliet Bowers, Hayden Patterson, Luke Beasley, Fallon Simmons, Dezmond Sibley, Avin Sullivan and Bentley Lowe. ...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HOW AMERICANS FEEL ABOUT SUPREME COURT POLITICAL BATTLE Nearly 2 in 3 back Democrats' demands that the Republican-run Senate hold hearings and a vote on Obama's pick Merrick Garland, but it may not damage the GOP too much, an AP-GfK poll finds...

The truly fascinating aspect of the 2016 Presidential primaries is not what we know but rather what we don't know. Though highly unlikely, what happens if Mrs. Clinton is indeed indicted for her email shenanigans? Or what happens if Mr. Trump falls just short of securing the nomination on the first ballot of the GOP convention?...

SIKESTON - Marilyn Joan Caldwell, 84, died April 11, 2016, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

THOMPSONS STATION, Tenn. - Brenda Gail Reynolds, 56, died April 8, 2016. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


MATTHEWS, Mo. -- Connie Mac Sells, 79, died April 12, 2016, at the Close to Home Nursing Center in Matthews. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Robert McCoy, 88, formerly of Marston, died April 11, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Last week's election results were accepted, and the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education reorganized Tuesday. Board Secretary Bryan Nickell said during the April 5 municipal election, the following votes were received: John Graham, 736; Scott Crumpecker, 1,112; and Rebecca Steward, 1,213. These totals included both New Madrid County and Scott County votes...

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The dogwoods and azaleas are blooming in Charleston, and residents are ready to welcome visitors to their town's 48th annual festival. "The festival is our biggest time of the year," said Sophie Dugan, president of the Mississippi County Historical Society in Charleston. ...