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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/22/20)
I was just wondering. I was trying to find an ingredient. It was something to put on your face for your skin and the name of it is LA Lune. I’ve been trying to find it. Somebody told me it was really good for your face and your skin. If anybody knows where I can find that put it in Speakout please. Thank you.
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Nancy Thurmond
(Obituary ~ 05/22/20)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Nancy Catherine Shelby Thurmond, 87, died May 18, 2020, at her home in Charleston. Born Oct. 6, 1932, in Charleston, daughter of the late George Ulysses and Waneta Martin Shelby, she was a graduate of Charleston High School and attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., where she received a Bachelor of Arts in music. ...
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Jimmie Johnson
(Obituary ~ 05/22/20)
VANDUSER, Mo. — Jimmie Johnson, 79, died May 22, 2020, at his home in Vanduser. Arrangements are incomplete with Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Guidelines set for upcoming SAYB season
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
SIKESTON — Guidelines are in force for the upcoming Sikeston Area Youth Baseball League (SAYB) season. A statement was sent out by the SAYB board last week with 14 areas for fans, coaches, players, and staff. The season will begin on June 1. The statement said that team schedules would more than likely not be available before Tuesday, and that the Missouri Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth organizations told the board to plan for all-star tournaments after the season...
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Charlie Clark Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/22/20)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charlie Clark, Sr., 85, died May 21, 2020, at his home. Born March 26, 1935, in Hayti, Mo., son of the late Sullivan and Delia Loggins Clark, he attended public school in Braggadocio, Mo., and later worked as a farmer until his retirement. He was of the Christian belief and had been a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Charleston...
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Lottie McCoy
(Obituary ~ 05/22/20)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Lottie Mae Sullenger McCoy, 90, died May 22, 2020, at New Madrid. Born Aug. 3, 1929, in Holcomb, Mo., daughter of the late Letha Ada Looney Sullenger and James Luther “Tommy” Sullenger, she was a member of the Evergeen Baptist Church in Marston, Mo...
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Candidate Q&A: Five vying for Miner mayor
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Five candidates, Justin Cashmer, Don Foster, Peggy Holman, Bill James and Frank Tatum are vying for mayor of Miner in the June 2 election. The following is a Q&A with all five candidates. Describe your background: Cashmer: I was born and raised in Sikeston. ...
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Two more positive cases reported in Scott County
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Two additional positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Scott County. According to the Scott County Health Department Friday afternoon, two women, one over the age of 80 and another between the ages of 60-69 tested positive in Scott County. There are just 16 active cases with 91 total positive cases to date. There have been 67 residents that have recovered with eight deaths...
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Sikeston man faces drug charges
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston man faces felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Scott County. DeAndre Markez Tipler, 29, is charged with felony delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid; felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid; felony driving while revoked/suspended; and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, according to online court records...
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Annual Crawfish Boil set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
SIKESTON — Are you ready to enjoy some great food and have a good time? The 2020 Crawfish Boil is still on and will happen Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds. Headlining the event will be Little Texas, who won the Country Music Association (CMA) Award for Album of the Year in 1994, with “Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles.”...
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R-6 Hall/Wall nominations being accepted until June 1
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
SIKESTON — Sikeston R-6 Hall of Fame and Honor Wall nomination forms are being accepted until June 1. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and/or teams who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to Sikeston R-6 Schools and brought honor to the school and community in athletics and school activities. The Honor Wall recognizes individuals and/or teams for their meritorious service to Sikeston R-6 Schools...
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Boat reported stolen
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a War Eagle boat. The suspects forced entry into a farm shop north of Matthews during the night on May 20. The pewter-colored boat has a 115-horsepower Yamaha outboard motor. Anyone with information relating to the theft, is asked to contact Lt. Danny Ware at (573)748-0148 or the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office at (573)748-2516...
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Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Emma Drury is the Standard Democrat’s Calendar Girl for April. Drury, the daughter of Fred and Heather Drury, will be attending Dyersburg State University where she will play college softball and major in early childhood education. Editor’s Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the April Calendar Girl is running in May...
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Memorial Day is Monday
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Flags are seen at the Missouri National Veterans Memorial in Perryville. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Memorial Day ceremonies have been postponed, replaced by online ceremonies in some cases. See page 12 of Sunday's newspaper for details.
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Marcia Nimmo
(Obituary ~ 05/22/20)
SIKESTON — Marcia Kay Nimmo of Sikeston passed away on May 21, 2020, at her home in Sikeston. She was born March 1, 1967, in Sikeston, to the late James and Linda Sills McAfee.
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Gene Jones
(Obituary ~ 05/22/20)
SIKESTON — Thaaron Gene Jones, age 86, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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More details emerge from former Sikeston officer’s deadly crash
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
New details of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation into a Feb. 29 fatal two-vehicle crash in Sikeston, Missouri, were finalized and published in a 149-page crash reconstruction report, which includes body-camera footage, speed analyses and vehicular data captured from both vehicles’ internal computers...
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