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Missing Malaysian Flight 370
(Editorial ~ 03/26/14)
Like many people I have been following the search for the missing Malaysian Flight 370. Great resources are being expended in the effort to find the plane and the souls that were on board that flight. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who are lost as well as their families. May God help those who are searching so diligently to find the missing plane...
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First In Silver Bracket
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/14)
The Portageville 17's Club, Black Fusion, an USAV team, placed First in the Silver bracket in Sunday's tournament in Perryville. Throughout the day, the girls fought hard and it paid off. The girls' next tournament is scheduled for this Saturday in Jackson, TN. ...
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New blood to infiltrate Sikeston's track and field team
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After several years of domination in the relay events the Sikeston Bulldogs' track and field teams finds itself in need of fresh faces entering the upcoming season. Along with the relays, head coach Terry Flannigan is hoping an infusion of young talent across the board will keep the Bulldogs at the top as the look to defend their Class 3, District 1 crown...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Oran drops opener, East Prairie edged on the road
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- The Oran Eagles baseball team lost its first game of the year dropping a 6-5 decision to Bloomfield Tuesday at Oran High School. Oran had five errors in the loss and out-hit Bloomfield 8 to 4. Preston Hahn took the loss on the mound for the Eagles after pitching three innings of relief behind starter Hunter Schlossar. ...
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KRCC Telethon is this weekend
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
SIKESTON -- This weekend's telethon for the Kenny Rogers Children's Center will feature the majority of its superheroes under one roof. The 34th annual event is slated for this Saturday and Sunday at the Sikeston Field House. "We've been able to do a lot of fun things with our Superheroes theme this year," said Christy O'Neal, marketing director for Kenny Rogers Children's Center, "In the past we've had a carnival theme, and this year we're replacing it with with superhero training. ...
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Municipal Election is Tuesday April 8
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
PORTAGEVILLE --In this week's newspaper, you will see the sample ballots of who is running for what office in the April Municipal and School Board election. In Portageville, incumbents have filed for the openings in Portageville's city government. Seeking another term are Municipal Court Judge Chris Stinnett, Ward 1 alderman Delmar Edgar and Ward 2 alderman Floyd Simmons. ...
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Great things ahead for paddlefish snaggers
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/14)
WARSAW, MO.--With paddlefish season fast approaching, the Missouri Department of Conservation has encouraging news for snaggers. Missouri's paddlefish snagging season runs from March 15 through April 30. The state's paddlefish snagging waters include the Osage River below Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, Truman and Table Rock lakes, the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, and their larger tributaries. ...
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SEMO football players get first look at new coaching regime
(College Sports ~ 03/26/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Following the Southeast Missouri State football team's first spring practice on Tuesday, first-year coach Tom Matukewicz asked his players, who were huddled around him on the field at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex, "Was that a little fun?"...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HUNT FOR MALAYSIAN JET RESUMES IN CALMER SEAS The hunt for Flight 370 resumes across a remote stretch of the Indian Ocean after fierce winds and high waves forced a daylong halt...
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Filing is now closed for county offices
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
SIKESTON -- For the first time in memory, there will be two ballots to choose from in Mississippi County for the August primary election. Filing closed Tuesday for candidates seeking county offices with three Democrats -- and two registered as Republicans -- registered to fill a two-year unexpired term as public administrator created by the death of Rick Reed...
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Charleston residents begin work for annual festival
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
CHARLESTON -- With the long winter -- hopefully -- behind them, Charleston residents can finally begin work to ensure their dogwoods and azaleas are in bloom for next month's festival. "We're trying to get the yards cleaned up, and hopefully we'll have some green yards and flowers to come up in time for the festival," Charleston resident Betty Hearnes said...
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Town Hall meeting held to discuss legalizing marijuana
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
SIKESTON -- The conversation on legalizing marijuana has started. About 50 people attended the Show-Me Cannabis Sikeston Town Hall meeting Tuesday at the Clinton Building. John Payne, executive director of Show-Me Cannabis, said his efforts are not motivated by a desire to legally get high -- he doesn't even use cannabis...
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Fire under investigation
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
Firefighters with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety fought a fire on Mary Street Tuesday morning.
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Judgement Day
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
Judging recently took place for the 39th Annual Regional High School Art Show.
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Charleston tire fire continues to burn
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
CHARLESTON - A tire fire first discovered Tuesday evening could burn for days as it is allowed to burn itself out. The Charleston Department of Public Safety received a call at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday about a fire west of the city limits. Responding officers found a large pile of tires on fire on the property of the Mississippi County Highway Department...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 03/26/14)
In response to "Don't send them one red cent." Oh, I agree there are some ministries I wouldn't send one cent to. They're either trying to sell you vitamins or cinnamon bread and holy water. And I only read the KJV Bible, that's what I was raised on reading. ...
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Celebration of voter fraud is wrong
(Editorial ~ 03/26/14)
Melowese Richardson illegally voted for the re-election of President Obama six times in 2012 and stated so proudly during a national television interview. She was sentenced to five years in prison for voter fraud. She served eight months. And now, the illegal voter is being hailed as a hero in the "voters rights" community. She was lauded for her federal voting rights violation by none other than the ever-popular Rev. Al Sharpton - surprise! - at an Ohio voting right rally last week...
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Got the skinny on skinny jeans
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
There are certain things men are just not made to wear. We've all saw the Speedo on the beach experiment fail miserably and no man should wear a cape -- except Superman. But one trend I've seen lately needs to be added to this list -- skinny jeans. Maybe I just haven't paid attention but I have been seeing more and more adults in these skin-tight skinny jeans. I've seen actors, musicians and even real, everyday people in them. And every time I see them all I can think is "they lost a bet."...
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More file for 149th district seat, including Sikeston's Neal Boyd
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
JEFFERSON CITY -- The final day to file for county and state offices to appear on the August primary ballot was largely a quiet one. The 149th district picked up two more candidates for the House seat, which will be open after incumbent Rep. ...
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Nelda Hodge
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
MALDEN -- Nelda Louise Hodge, who was born on Dec. 31, 1938, in Campbell, to Floyd L. Hodge and Elva (Baker) Hodge, died March 23, 2014. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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George Mack
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
NEW MADRID -- George "Wimpy" Mack, 80, died March 20, 2014, at the New Madrid Nursing Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Jerry Warren
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Jerry Woodrow Warren, 72, died March 23, 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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Eddie McCameron
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
CHARLESTON -- Charles Edward "Eddie" McCameron, 74, died March 24, 2014, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Shirley Cannon
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
SIKESTON -- Shirley Anne Cannon, 67, died March 25, 2014, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Jim Hubbard
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
KIRKWOOD -- Jimmie M. Hubbard, 64, died March 24, 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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Henrietta Roberson
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
CHICAGO -- Henrietta Louise Roberson, 50, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died March 22, 2014, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Ophelia Rowe
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
BALTIMORE -- Ophelia M. Rowe, 70, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died March 17, 2014. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Mark Hatfield
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
ESSEX -- Mark E. Hatfield, 61, died March 24, 2014, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Dossy Nance
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
SIKESTON -- Dossy Gwin Nance, 65, died March 24, 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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Dean Grimes
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Dean Grimes, 61, died at 3:15 p.m. March 23, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Jhi Caldwell
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
CHARLESTON -- Jajhirien Marteas "Jhi" Caldwell, 18, died March 21, 2014. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Michael Dock
(Obituary ~ 03/26/14)
EDGERTON, Kan. -- Michael Aaron Dock, 50, died March 16, 2014, at KU Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Portageville Municipal Court- March
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/26/14)
The following cases were heard March 20, 2014 in Portageville Municipal Court by Judge Christopher J. Stinnett. Fines imposed reflect court costs: James Dustin Brister -- Peace Disturbance $85.00; Loretta Cook -- Stealing $150.00; Michelle Stafford -- No Valid Operator's License, Suspended Imposition of Sentence, 90 days probation and ordered to pay $34.50 in court costs;...
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USDA Enhances Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2014 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the expansion of the Farm Storage and Facility Loan program, which provides low-interest financing to producers. The enhanced program includes 22 new categories of eligible equipment for fruit and vegetable producers, and makes it easier for farmers and ranchers around the country to finance the equipment they need to grow and expand...
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'God's Not Dead' is Wake-Up Call to Pastors, Parents and Students, says President of Campus Student Organization
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
ERIE, Penn. -- Rick Schenker, president of Ratio Christi, a grassroots campus student ministry, is urging all pastors, parents and students to see the movie God's Not Dead which premiered Friday, March 21. According to Schenker, this movie capsulizes the pressure Christian students face to renounce their convictions in a largely secular humanistic environment hostile to a biblical worldview...
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Local doctor recognized for teaching efforts
(Local News ~ 03/26/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A local physician is being honored for his part in preparing medical students to practice medicine in rural areas. Dr. Steven Douglas II, a family practitioner at the Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston, has been selected by the University of Missouri Curriculum Board to be the recipient of this year's Outstanding Community Faculty Preceptor Award...
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