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Regulators reject challenge to Ameren power rates
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) -- Missouri utility regulators have rejected a complaint alleging that Ameren Missouri has been earning more than it's entitled to on its electric rates. The Missouri Public Service Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to dismiss the case brought by Noranda Aluminum and various individual electric customers...
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Friendly field to be located at the Sikeston Sports Complex
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- An addition to the Sikeston Sports Complex will be all about friendship, not competition. The Sikeston City Council approved building a field for Challenger Baseball during its monthly briefing session Monday...
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October Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
Anastasia Oliver, a finalist in the 2013 Miss Sikeston contest, is the October Standard Democrat Calendar Girl. The daughter of Michael and Mary Oliver, she is a 2014 graduate of Sikeston High School and is attending Southeast Missouri State University, majoring in counseling and psychology. (Jill Bock, Staff)...
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Sikeston R-6 staff, students observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
SIKESTON -- Several Sikeston R-6 staff members and students glowed in gold Tuesday in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Registered nurse Nikki Vaught, who is the health services coordinator for the R-6 district, initially asked staff and students to wear gold on the last day of the month to raise awareness across the district and the community...
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Gabe Hughes 1st Bow kill
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
11 year old Gabe Hughes, son of Randy and Tammy Hughes of Portageville, killed his first deer with his bow on September 18th, 2014 in New Madrid County. His first kill for this hunting season was a five point buck.
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Profile: Breast cancer survivor, Tina Clark, of Wardell October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
It was to be a day she would never forget, and what a day on which to get the news: On Dec. 6, 2013, the day of her office Christmas party, Tina Clark received the call that she had been diagnosed with cancer. "On Nov. 27th of last year, I received (an initial) phone call that there was a problem with my mammogram, and that I needed to contact a surgeon," recalled Tina Clark, of Wardell. ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Kelly out-slugs Poplar Bluff 11-6
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com POPLAR BLUFF -- Kelly pounded out 18 hits and out-slugged visiting Poplar Bluff 11-6 Tuesday at Kelly High School. Kristi Brucker led Kelly's offense with four hits and an RBI. Hailey Noon and Morgan LeDure added three hits and one RBI...
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Lady Bulldogs squeak out 6-5 win over East Carter
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- At times the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs looked stout defensively. Dazzling plays by shortstop Madeline Witt and right fielder Natalie Regenold proved that. But there were other times when the defense slipped. Luckily for Sikeston pitcher Madison Smith, the defense behind her was on more times than off...
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Seniors lead Sikeston past Portageville in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- One of the more consistent parts of Sikeston's game the past few seasons has been the teamwork of seniors Lauren Beydler and Esther Chinwuko. As the primary setter, Beydler sets up the bulk of the Lady Bulldogs' kill attempts while Chinwuko has a knack for slamming them down...
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Council approves large road salt purchase
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- With another bad winter forecast, the Sikeston City Council doubled down on the Department of Public Works' request for road salt. Jay Lancaster, public works director, received authorization to buy 200 tons of rock salt by the Council during Monday's monthly briefing session...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. EBOLA CASE FUELS CONCERNS FOR LIBERIANS IN TEXAS The first case of the disease diagnosed in the U.S. sends chills through the West African community in Dallas whose leaders urge caution to prevent spreading the virus...
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Ecycling day scheduled in Scott County
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Those looking for an easy way to properly dispose of electronics will have an opportunity soon. Dennis Ziegenhorn, Scott county commissioner and the county's representative for the Bootheel Solid Waste Management District, announced during Tuesday's County Commission meeting that a the e-waste 2014 Recycling Day has been scheduled from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Oct. 28 in Sikeston...
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Former New Madrid resident charged in armed robberies
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
NEW MADRID - A former New Madrid County resident is facing multiple charges in two counties for a series of armed robberies. Tyler O. Johnson, 23, of Cape Girardeau is facing charges in connection with an armed robbery Saturday evening in New Madrid and the robbery of a Cape Girardeau business early Sunday morning...
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Sikeston woman faces jail contraband charges
(Local News ~ 10/01/14)
CHARLESTON - A Sikeston woman is facing charges after attempting to sneak illegal drugs into the Mississippi County Detention Center. Charity Sue Carey, 41, is charged with one count of delivery and possession of a controlled substance within the county jail, a class C felony...
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LeRoy Combs
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
SIKESTON -- LeRoy Combs, 81, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Sept. 26, 2014, at Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Sonny Newsom
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
PUXICO -- E.R. "Sonny" Newsom, 73, died Sept. 29, 2014, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center in Puxico. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Butch Voss
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
DEXTER -- Hobert "Butch" Voss, 52, died Sept. 26, 2014, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Bobbie Williamson-McCain
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
SIKESTON -- Bobbie Lee Williamson-McCain, 62, died Sept. 27, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Zeta Simms
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
CHAFFEE -- Zeta Marie Simms, 74, died Sept. 26, 2014, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Marian Tenkhoff
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
TUPELO, Miss. -- Marian Preusse Tenkhoff, 87, formerly of Perryville, Mo., died June 16, 2014, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Wayne Dobbs
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
LILBOURN -- Wayne E. Dobbs, 64, died Sept. 28, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Charles Bonifield
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
ORAN -- Charles Alfred Bonifield, 79, died Sept. 29, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Kenny Carlisle
(Obituary ~ 10/01/14)
LILBOURN -- Loren Kenneth "Kenny" Carlisle, 78, died Sept. 28, 2014, at Malden Nursing and Rehab. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 10/01/14)
This is a concerned citizen. All the vets that were in Vietnam, Korea and Iraq don't get the respect that they should. These are the men and women that fought for our country. I feel like they should have respect. People should recognize them a lot more...
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