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Posegate will be the keynote speaker at MLK celebration
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
SIKESTON -- This year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Sikeston will feature a Sikeston pastor as the keynote speaker. Activities for the celebration this year will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday with a musical at the Green Memorial Church of God In Christ located at 113 Clayton Ave. A Community Mass Choir will perform with J. Lamar Griffin serving as clinician...
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Sign ups for Sikeston Corporate Games currently under way
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
SIKESTON -- Now through Feb. 28, registration is under way for the 15th edition of the Sikeston Corporate Games. The Corporate Games, which will be June 5-28, afford local companies an opportunity for internal team building and company pride (not to mention a little exercise) through friendly competition with other area companies, said Jiggs Moore, Sikeston Parks and Recreation director. ...
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County jail improvements inspected
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- The new Scott County Communications Center is everything it should be, according to the County Commission. County commissioners did a final walk-through to inspect recent improvements at the jail with with Dale Rogers, president of Robert Stearnes and Associates Inc. Architects in Sikeston, during their regular meeting Tuesday...
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Bloomfield escapes with win over Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/14)
BLOOMFIELD (SMNS) -- The Dexter Bearcats varsity boys basketball team recorded more 3-point field goals than 2-pointers Tuesday night but was unable to connect from downtown after falling behind the Bloomfield Wildcats by three points in the final minute of regulation...
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PREP ROUNDUP: SCC takes down East Prairie 71-50
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- Despite 28 points from senior Damion Tipler, the East Prairie Eagles couldn't hang with Scott County Central on Tuesday, falling 71-50. Juwan Owens had a team-high 19 points for the Braves, shooting 8 of 16 from the field while hauling down five rebounds...
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Bravettes rout Chaffee to advance in Scott-Miss. tournament
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- They came into this year's tournament as an underdog, but that didn't stop the defending champion Scott County Central Bravettes from opening up this year's Scott-MIssissippi Conference Tournament with a big win over Chaffee...
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Bogan, Charleston top NMCC's grisly shooting
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/14)
By Chris Pobst sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- Charleston junior Delfincko Bogan has flourished in his closing role this season. In an instant, the 5-10 guard has turned close games into comfy wins and Tuesday was no different. Bogan scored 12 of his team-high 19 points in the second half to lead the Bluejays past New Madrid County Central 65-50. It's Charleston's second win over their fellow SEMO Conference and district foe this season...
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Bulldogs' return to Field House leads to fifth-straight victory
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Playing at home for the first time in 32 days, the Sikeston Bulldogs won their fifth straight game on Tuesday night with a 77-13 victory over Fredericktown. The Bulldogs built a 9-0 lead in just over a minute of action and never looked back...
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Lighting the way
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
Workers replace a light pole on Salcedo Road on Tuesday.
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. NEW SPENDING BILL IS ABOUT MORE THAN MONEY "We need to rack up some achievements here," Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., says about appeasing disgruntled voters before next fall's midterm elections...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/15/14)
I'm calling about the assistant manager, Michelle, at the Dollar Tree. Me and my now husband were getting married, we're a young couple. She found out we were having a hard time paying for everything. She followed us out on the parking lot and gave us a $20 bill out of the kindness of her heart. We go in there a lot. She's a real sweet lady. Please put her name and place of business in the paper because she deserves it. Just a very, very sweet woman...
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Money isn't solution to nation's problems
(Editorial ~ 01/15/14)
If you pay attention to the administration's talking points for 2014, you now know our national obsession is ending economic inequality. That lofty yet ill-defined goal will be a major talking point when the President makes his annual State of the Union address. In fact, many of the political talking heads were rehearsing the issue this past Sunday...
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Dottie Soehlig
(Obituary ~ 01/15/14)
ORAN -- Dorothy "Dottie" Soehlig, 98, died Jan. 13, 2014, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Robert Moore
(Obituary ~ 01/15/14)
WYATT -- Robert Moore, 73, died Jan. 10, 2014, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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4 Things the Cardinals Need To Do Before Spring Training
(Other Sports ~ 01/15/14)
The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to look forward to in 2014. The arrival of Oscar Taveras, a full season from Kolten Wong and a possible rotation slot for Carlos Martinez are all highly anticipated highlights of the season to come. That's enough to justify getting anyone excited, but before things begin to get under way there are decisions that have to be made by Matheny and the front office...
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(01/15/14)
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Auto Sales
(01/15/14)
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Charles Edward Partee
(Obituary ~ 01/15/14)
Charles Edward Partee passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his home in Portageville. He was 60 years, 7 months and 29 days old.
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New Madrid, Malden License Office Contracts Awarded
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
The Office of Administration, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Revenue, has awarded the management contracts for the New Madrid and Malden License Offices. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process.
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Class Offered: Social Media Tips for Small Business Owners
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
It was one of the biggest stories in 2013. It is proven to help drive sales and increase customer loyalty. It is still a mountain for may small business owners though. With social media generating almost half of the traffic to ecommerce sites, it is almost a requirement small businesses learn to play the game.
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Returning Students Have Extra Time to Register at Three Rivers
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
Students returning to classes at Three Rivers College have been granted an extension to the registration deadline, according to college officials. Students who have previously completed the admissions process at Three Rivers may now continue to register for Spring semester classes through Friday, January 17.
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Application Deadline Nears for LPN Program at Three Rivers in Kennett
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
Prospective students looking to enter Three Rivers College's Licensed Practical Nursing program are nearing the Feb. 1 application deadline, according to college officials. The program is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 class for students until Feb. 1.
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MO Chamber Testifies in Support of Right-to-Work
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
JEFFERSON CITY- Before a packed hearing room, Missouri Chamber Director of Legislative Affairs, Jay Atkins, testified in support of House Bill 1099, legislation to give employees the right to choose whether or not they want to be part of a labor union. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Eric Burlison, specifies that no person can be required to pay dues or fees to a union as a condition of work.
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DAEOC Head Start/Early Head Start Awareness
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
Parma, mo 2013: Parma Head Start recently sponsored a food drive last quarter. The center staff along with the parents of Head Start donated canned goods to a local domestic violence center. Senior Victim Advocate, Syreeta Barnes picked up the canned goods donation on behalf of the local center. If you would like to learn more about ways to support the local domestic violence center, please contact DAEOC Central Office in Portageville at (800) 748-8320...
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East Prairie man charged with domestic assault
(Local News ~ 01/15/14)
CHARLESTON - An East Prairie man was arrested over the weekend after deputies were called to his residence to investigate a domestic disturbance. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore, the call came in early Saturday morning and Deputy Mike Borders was dispatched to a domestic disturbance north of East Prairie...
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Teacher to First Grader: 'Jesus is Not Allowed in School'
(Community News ~ 01/15/14)
WEST COVINA, Calif. -- On December 13, 2013, first grader Isaiah Martinez took Christmas gifts intended for his teacher and classmates at Merced Elementary in the West Covina Unified School District. Each gift consisted of a traditional candy cane with a message attached that recited the legend of the candy cane. ...
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