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Dexter police chief placed on leave
(Community News ~ 03/30/18)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Dexter's chief of police remains on paid administrative leave as city officials look into "personnel matters." Sammy Stone, who has been in the police department for more than 33 years, including the last seven as its chief of police, was placed on administrative leave earlier this month, according to Dexter city administrator Mark Stidham...
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School Board to meet
(Local News ~ 03/30/18)
The Portageville School District Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Building. Items on the agenda for the regular session meeting will include payment of bills for the month and administrative reports. There will be a closed session for discussion of legal and personal matters...
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“The Holy Spirit in Acts 13, Part 1”
(Column ~ 03/30/18)
“While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’” —Acts 13:2
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Cotton Producers Recognize U.S. Rep. Smith with Lifetime Award
(State News ~ 03/30/18)
NEW MADRID, MO – Congressman Jason Smith became the first elected representative in over five years to receive the Lifetime Membership Recognition award from the Cotton Producers of Missouri at their 37th annual meeting on March 17, 2018. “Missouri cotton farmers are some of the hardest working people around, and it is a privilege to represent and fight for them each and every day,” said Congressman Smith. ...
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Lady Dawgs loose first game to Naylor
(High School Sports ~ 03/30/18)
Due to inclement weathers, the Portageville Lady Dawgs got to play a full game of softball last Thursday. Despite the early lead efforts, they lost Naylor, 7-11. Above, Portageville catcher Cayla Crafton tags an opponent out from tagging home plate...
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2018 Semoball Awards keynote speaker is announced
(High School Sports ~ 03/30/18)
The keynote speaker for the 2018 Semoball Awards was announced 9:15 a.m. Monday, March 26 at HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. The announcement was streamed live on the Semoball.com Facebook page, Semoball.com and can be heard live on SEMO ESPN Radio (92.9 FM, 1220 FM)...
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So What’s Next?
(Column ~ 03/30/18)
Many times throughout the week I see and speak with people who are retiring or considering retirement. The logical question that follows is, “So what are you going to do with all your time?” Travel, spend more time with grandkids, nothing at all or anything I want are all common answers but one that has always stood out is when they tell me they want to volunteer and help others...
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April Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 03/30/18)
Emily Limbaugh, daughter of Brenda Limbaugh, is the Standard Democrat's Calendar Girl for April. Limbaugh, the third runner-up in the 2017 Miss Sikeston contest, plans to attend Tisch School of the Arts in New York City and major in drama. (Liza King/Standard Democrat)...
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SHS juniors prepare to take ACT Tuesday
(Local News ~ 03/30/18)
SIKESTON -- Nearly 200 Sikeston High School juniors are preparing to take the ACT exam for free when they return from their Easter break on Tuesday. "The ACT is the most important test they take in their high school career," said former Sikeston R-6 teacher and retired teacher Sally Mitchell Lape. "It is, by far, the most important test they take; it's the one that means the most to them because it represents a part of how they will plan their futures."...
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Scott County voters to decide many issues at the ballot box on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 03/30/18)
BENTON, Mo. -- Mayoral races, use taxes and a school tax levy are among the issues some Scott County voters will face during Tuesday's municipal election. Polls open at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. Sikeston In the race for mayor of Sikeston, incumbent Steven H. Burch is challenged by John Graham. Running unopposed are Gerald Settles, Ward 2 councilman; and Karen R. Evans, Ward 3 councilman. All are for three-year terms...
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Juvenile arrested after making threat on social media
(Local News ~ 03/30/18)
SIKESTON -- A juvenile was arrested after making a threat via social media Thursday in Sikeston. The Sikeston R-6 School District received a threat Thursday through social media, and school officials contacted Sikeston Department of Public Safety school officers who began to follow up on the threat, according to Sgt. Jon Broom, public information officer with DPS...
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Brenda Eakins
(Obituary ~ 03/30/18)
DELTA, Mo. Brenda Joyce Eakins, 73, died March 29, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
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Sammy Flagg
(Obituary ~ 03/30/18)
SIKESTON Sammy Flagg, age 74, died March 29, 2018, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
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Oran High School releases third quarter honor roll
(03/30/18)
Oran High School has announced its honor roll students for the third quarter of the 2017-2018 school year.
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Preschool Pups-March
(03/30/18)
Preschool Pups of the month for March were named by the Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Education Center. Pictured are front row, from left: Athena Nikopoulos, Ginnie Martin, Devin Ezell, Mallory Backfisch, and Thomas Lin; and back row: Scott Johnson, Emma Stevens, Jay Schrumpf, Dillon Davis, Graysen Marshall, Jacob Morales and Samara Jones. Also pictured are Sarah Carbaugh, assistant principal, and Jenny Hobeck, principal.
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March BASE students
(03/30/18)
Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has announced its BASE students of the month for March. BASE stands for the expectations of Southeast's students: "Be respectful," "Act responsibly," "Stay safe" and "Excel." The students who are observed by their teachers as displaying these exceptions those most each month are named BASE students. Pictured are front row, from left: Allison Dollins, Akiyah Davis, Allik Guzman, Ava Franco, Emma Cossey and Cupid Harris; second row: Alicia Fowler, Karleigh Dement, Aden Graham, Mia Slipis and Mason Babb; and back row: Jack Yielding, Charlie Torres, Dylan Riley and Stephen Craft.
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Top students at Matthews Elementary are named for third quarter of school year
(03/30/18)
Matthews Elementary in Sikeston has announced third quarter honor roll for third and fourth grades for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Sikeston High School third quarter honor roll is announced
(03/30/18)
Sikeston Senior High School has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Business briefs (April 1)
(Business ~ 03/30/18)
Janna Ferrell honored by Shelter Insurance
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New Ultimate Flooring & Paint building has downtown look
(Business ~ 03/30/18)
Grand opening celebration will be held April 12-14
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