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Local residents honored at annual SRC banquet
(Local News ~ 04/14/16)
SIKESTON - Sikeston residents filled the Armory Thursday night for the 66th annual Sikeston Regional Chamber of Commerce Banquet as they honored those who have contributed to the local community and the region. This year the Lifetime Achievement Award went to not one but two individuals...
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Spring Turkey Season
(Sports Column ~ 04/14/16)
If you have gotten the chance to be outside in the early morning, you have probably noticed that the turkeys are starting to gobble. Yes, spring has sprung and spring turkey season is just around the corner. The regular spring turkey season starts April 18th and closes May 8th. ...
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Chamber of Commerce Luncheon deemed a success
(Local News ~ 04/14/16)
A membership luncheon was held last Thursday at the Red Building for the Portageville Chamber of Commerce. "It was a success, with 43 attendees and five new members signing up," said Ben Brown, chamber president. At the end of the luncheon, there were three door prize drawings. ...
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Progress for the Bootheel Region!
(Column ~ 04/14/16)
This week I had the opportunity to support the Bootheel by helping to pass House Bill 2689 out of the House. HB 2689 would enable Noranda aluminum smelter to receive a sustainable power rate. This is a critical step to restarting the smelter's pot lines and getting people back to work. Without a competitive and sustainable power rate it is very unlikely the smelter will ever produce another pound of aluminum...
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New class and district assignments announced for basketball and football
(High School Sports ~ 04/14/16)
New class and district assignments were announced Saturday for both football and basketball for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years and will remain on a two-year cycle.
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Portageville defeats Malden in five innings
(High School Sports ~ 04/14/16)
The Portageville Bulldogs baseball team jumped out to an early lead on Malden and captured a 15-5 victory last Friday. The game was decided quickly as the Portageville exerted their will early with 11 runs in the first three innings. "I was very pleased with our approach at the plate and our aggression on the bases. ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Caruthersville scores late to take down East Prairie
(High School Sports ~ 04/14/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. -- Derez Tipler hit a double to record the only extra-base hit of the game as the Eagles fell to the Tigers on the road. Sam Wallace sustained the loss on the mound for East Prairie (6-4). He pitched 5 2/3 innings and gave up five runs (three earned) on eight hits. He had two strikeouts and three walks...
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Kennett ends Sikeston's 2-game streak
(High School Sports ~ 04/14/16)
KENNETT, Mo. -- Kennett is developing a knack for having big plays come from a variety of players. The latest came against Sikeston, when Ty Ellis slapped an RBI single to bring home Nathan Spence in the fourth inning to give the Indians a 3-2 lead...
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Marshall Groves
(Obituary ~ 04/14/16)
JONESBORO, Ark. -- Marshall Lee Groves, 85, formerly of East Prairie, Mo., died April 11, 2016, in Jonesboro. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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IdaMaye Ellis
(Obituary ~ 04/14/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- IdaMaye Mainord Ellis, 88, died April 11, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Snooks McCoy
(Obituary ~ 04/14/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Robert "Snooks" Leonard McCoy, age 88, went to be with his Lord Monday, April 11, 2016. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 04/14/16)
Now that it's grass mowing season and hope everybody has their city license to do their job in town. Everybody is trying to make a quick buck trimming their limbs and hauling the stuff through town, little do they notice that they are not tying their limbs down. ...
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SHS Drama Club to present 'Steel Magnolias'
(Local News ~ 04/14/16)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston High School Drama Club member Hope Mannon said she and her cast mates weren't even born when the film "Steel Magnolias" was released in 1989, but its message still resonates today. And the high school senior can't wait to present Robert Harling's 1987 play with the same name to audiences beginning with the first of three performances at 7 p.m. today at the Sikeston Field House...
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Wednesday fire
(Local News ~ 04/14/16)
A fireman with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety takes a hook to tear open a wall to reach the source of a fire at a residence at 625 Vaughn St. Fire personnel were called to the home around 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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