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Natural gas rates will see slight increase
(State News ~ 11/19/16)
Liberty Utilities serves approximately 53,100 natural gas customers in Missouri.
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Western Governors University - Missouri Announces New Scholarships for Veterans
(State News ~ 11/19/16)
St. Louis -- To honor all those who have served our country, nonprofit, online university WGU Missouri today announced a new scholarship for veterans and their families who want to earn their bachelor's and master's degrees. The WGU Missouri Salute To Veterans Scholarship is valued at up to $2,500 per student and will be applied at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms, toward WGU Missouri's already-low tuition of about $3,000 per term for most programs. ...
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Mississippi County officials addressing recent audit concerns
(Local News ~ 11/19/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- An audit report has raised concerns in the Mississippi County collector's office. The report identified a number of concerns, including a lack of oversight and review in the county collector's office. Lack of oversight and review increases the likelihood for errors going undetected, according to Missouri State Auditor Nichole Galloway...
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Shopping events offered before, during and after Black Friday
(Local News ~ 11/19/16)
SIKESTON -- Black Friday shopping seems to begin earlier every year, and this holiday season is no exception. To better help with that preparation for Thanksgiving day, Black Friday and weekend shopping, Wednesday's Standard Democrat will feature advertisements by local and national companies offering specials on clothing, toys, electronics and other big-ticket items...
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American Education Week Assembly
(Local News ~ 11/19/16)
Youngsters assembled at the Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center gymnasium for American Education Week to celebrate public education and honor the individuals who ensure children receive quality education. Classes raised $1,455 in a "Penny War Competition" where the proceeds benefit families in crisis and to help with the school's Parent Volunteer Organization. ...
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Thanksgiving day meal price slightly lower than in 2015
(Local News ~ 11/19/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri shoppers will find the price for most items used to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal slightly lower from 2015. Shoppers across the nation are finding a similar story, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Thanksgiving Marketbasket Survey results released this week. ...
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Shopping events offered before, during and after Black Friday
(Local News ~ 11/19/16)
SIKESTON -- Black Friday shopping seems to begin earlier every year, and this holiday season is no exception. To better help with that preparation for Thanksgiving day, Black Friday and weekend shopping, Wednesday's Standard Democrat will feature advertisements by local and national companies offering specials on clothing, toys, electronics and other big-ticket items. ...
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Mississippi County officials address recent audit concerns
(Local News ~ 11/19/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- An audit report has raised concerns in the Mississippi County collector's office. The report identified a number of concerns, including a lack of oversight and review in the county collector's office. Lack of oversight and review increases the likelihood for errors going undetected, according to Missouri State Auditor Nichole Galloway. ...
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Generous community continues to aid needy
(Editorial ~ 11/19/16)
It's Thanksgiving week which should give us all the annual opportunity to pause and reflect on the amazing blessings in our lives. We can all tick off the collective blessings of family and health and a whole host of freedoms and opportunities that were highlighted during this election season...
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Lucille Lambert
(Obituary ~ 11/19/16)
RIDGELAND, Miss. -- Lucille Ellen Barnwell Lambert, 96, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., and Benton, Mo., died Nov. 19, 2016, at the Hospice Ministries Hospital in Ridgeland. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Mo.
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Charles Baugh
(Obituary ~ 11/19/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Charles Baugh, 87, died Nov. 18, 2016, in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home.
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October characters at Sikeston Junior High School
(11/19/16)
Sikeston Junior High School has announced its character students for October. The word of the month was reliability. Pictured are front row, from left: Kaylee Shelby, Paige Falkenberg, Eric Kent Jr., Fareena Khan, Emily Harriston; second row: Leilani Smith, Kassidy Tinnin, Ben Schrumpf, Mackenzie Conway, Analiese Montes, Amaree Nelson; third row: Mason Norman, Matthew Marcum, Cooper Wooley, Witt McMullen, Payton Spurlock, Dylan Thornbrough, Chloe Bles, Olivia Grant, Aaliya Husssain; and back row: Jameonia Harris, Joe Miles, Justin Church, Halil Hussain, Aaron Hicks, Flossie Burton, Chelsie Moore, and Samantha Keller. ...
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New Madrid Co. R-1 school board sets filing dates for school board
(11/19/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Filing will open Dec. 13 for three openings on the New Madrid County R-1 School Board. During the Board's November meeting, filing for the openings was set for Dec. 13 through Jan. 17 at the Board office. Candidates can file from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. any day school is in session and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 17, according to Dr. Sam Duncan, R-1 superintendent...
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