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2 arrested on felony livestock theft charges
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- Two Mississippi County residents face felony livestock theft charges after a dozen longhorn steer, sheep and goats were reported stolen. Ronnie Dale Moreland, 53, and Leslie Elaine Moreland, 34, of East Prairie are charged with second-degree burglary and 12 counts of stealing livestock, all class C felonies punishable upon conviction by up to seven years in the Department of Corrections...
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Southeast Missouri fishing report
(Outdoors ~ 04/10/15)
Attention Fishing Report Subscribers: In most streams south of the Missouri River, black bass may not be possessed from March 1-May 24. During those dates all black bass in those streams must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. For details see Chapter 6 of the Wildlife Code. Southeast Lakes...
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Welcome to America: Catholic Extension Launches Social Media Campaign in Anticipation of Pope Francis's Upcoming Visit
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
CHICAGO -- Catholic Extension, a national fundraising organization celebrating 110 years working to make visible the power of faith in America's most marginalized communities, is welcoming Pope Francis to America in a big way with the launch of its #FlatFrancis campaign. ...
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Orgill set to expand Sikeston facility
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- One of the biggest businesses to choose Sikeston as a location will soon grow even bigger here. Company executives from Orgill Inc., the world's largest independent distributor of home improvement products, were joined by local leaders and Gov. Jay Nixon this morning to announce plans to expand its Sikeston facility by more than 250,000 square feet...
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Errors haunt NMCC in 10-4 loss to Senath-Hornersville
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/15)
Mistakes in the field and a dominant start from opposing pitcher Jon Harris was too much to overcome Friday as New Madrid County Central took on Senath-Hornersville.
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Missed chances proved costly in Sikeston's loss to Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/15)
One pitch and a lot of runners left stranded led to Sikeston's second SEMO Conference loss of the season. Jackson's Ryan Mize hit a run-scoring double in the fourth inning and that's all starter Michael Houchin needed to secure a 2-0 win over the Bulldogs/
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Sikeston golfers take third at Cape Country Club
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston Bulldogs took third-place in a four team match Friday at Cape Country Club. Dexter was the top team with a combined score of 171 while host Cape Central posted a 177, good for second place. Sikeston finished with a 180 for third and Saxony Lutheran's 198 left them in the rear...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HOW THE U.S., CUBA CAN MAKE HISTORY Obama and Raul Castro are expected to meet at a summit in Panama, marking a historic moment for two countries seeking to restore ties they abandoned decades ago...
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Weather has been challenge for repairing roads
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- Mississippi County officials know county roads are in bad shape but can't beat the weather. "We know everyone is having problems with roads," Carlin Bennett, presiding county commissioner, said during the Commission's regular weekly meeting Thursday. "We've had a number of people contact us."...
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Breaking traditions: Sikeston student wins honor for choosing road less traveled by males
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston High School student Caleb Head began helping in the Bulldog Preschool as way to fulfill his service requirements for a scholarship program and he wound up finding the career of his dreams in the process. The senior was recently awarded the high school male winner of the 2015 Missouri Breaking Traditions contest for the Southeast region, which included a $100-scholarship prize...
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Man arrested on numerous charges after car chase
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
SIKESTON -- A pistol found Thursday morning may be additional evidence against a Sikeston man already facing felony charges after leading police on a car chase Tuesday. Deandre Markez Tipler, 23, is charged with first degree motor vehicle tampering, a class C felony; resisting arrest by fleeing and creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death, a class D felony; two counts of first degree property damage, class D felonies; and the misdemeanor charges of second degree property damage and driving while revoked.. ...
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Community roundtable
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Valda Ford, CEO of the Center for Human Diversity speaks at the Bootheel Babies and Families community roundtable discussion on infant mortality on Thursday at the Miner Convention Center. Local community members were invited to share their thoughts, experiences and ideas in an effort to reduce the infant mortality rate in Southeast Missouri. ...
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A judgmental view
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Hillary Box judges one of the 125 pieces submitted for the 50th Annual Regional High School Art Show at the Sikeston Depot Museum. Box, who is from Wynne, Ark., describes herself as a passionate artist and has participated in numerous art competitions. ...
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Minnie Clay
(Obituary ~ 04/10/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Minnie Alice Clay, 95, died April 9, 2015, at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Barry Felty
(Obituary ~ 04/10/15)
CHAFFEE -- Barry Lynn Felty, 56, died April 9, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Janet Sloan
(Obituary ~ 04/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Janet Carol Myers Sloan, 62, died April 9, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Alice Hayden
(Obituary ~ 04/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Alice Lorraine Hayden, 81, formerly of Charleston, died April 9, 2015, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Randy House
(Obituary ~ 04/10/15)
DEXTER -- Randy Glenn House, 50, died April 8, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mary Lee Perkins
(Obituary ~ 04/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Mary Lee Perkins, 73, died April 8, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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George Flanigan
(Obituary ~ 04/10/15)
DEXTER -- George W. Flanigan, 89, died April 8, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 04/10/15)
A couple of my neighbors have kept Christmas lights or decorative lights burning all winter. It's such a cheerful, comforting sight. Thank you. I just saw on the news where some dumb-butt parents put their baby monitor online where they could watch it all the time and somebody hacked into it. ...
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Emma Claire DeLisle
(Births ~ 04/10/15)
Mary Madelon DeLisle of Marston would like to announce the birth of her first child, a daughter, Miss Emma Claire DeLisle. Emma came into this world Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 8:34 a.m. in Cape Girardeau at Saint Francis Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces, and she was 20 and 1/4 inches long...
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FCCLA students shadow state officials
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Fifty Missouri Students-in red blazers- got an inside look at a day-in-the-life of a state official on Wednesday, February 11. Sponsored by Missouri FCCLA, the Legislative Shadowing Project provides an opportunity for junior and senior high school students to spend a day with their state representative, senator or other public official. The students observed hearings, meetings and other public duties...
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FFA Leadership Development Events
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
The Area 16 FFA Leadership Development Events were held on Wednesday, March 18 at Twin Rivers High School. The Portageville FFA chapter was represented well by an FFA Knowledge Team and Division I Public Speaker. Members of the FFA Knowledge Team were Kelsi Miller, Brenna Corbett, and Savannah Lovins. They competed with other FFA chapters in the area in regard to their basic knowledge of the FFA...
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Portageville FFA members study entomology and compete at districts
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Students in the Agriculture Science II class at Portageville High School have recently been studying entomology, or the study of insects, for the upcoming FFA Career Development Events for the southeast district. The Ag Science II students have learned that insects are extremely important animals; some are very destructive and many are beneficial. ...
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Portageville Elementary 3rd Quarter Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
The following Portageville Elementary students made A Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2014-2015 school year: 1st grade- Maliyah Baker, Kayleigh Darnall, Chris Delisle, Gloriah Farmer, Kenzie Hendrix, Scarlett Khourie, Lillie Lucas, Nate Mayabb, Miley Milam, Kaitlyn Moore, Lamar Morgan, Mia Scherer, Danny Taylor, Aveon Treadwell and Max Warren...
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Portageville Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
The following Portageville Middle School students made Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2014-2015 school year: 6th grade- Maggie Allred, Katelyn Canovi. Molly Crockett, Alora Dunlap, Elizabeth Forrester, Brenda Garmon, Taylor Garmon, Kobe Gates, Brance Halterman, Jamon Hooper, Gabe Hughes, Gavin Ivie, Maggie Jackson, Gracie Johnson, Madison Johnson, Hilary Kelley, Abigail Laws, Rilee Matlock, Jaelyn Milam, Emily Nolen, Jacob Pepper, Castle Portwood, Mason, Prislovsky, Jayse Scherer, Taylor Shank, Cameron Strawn, Jacob Swilley, William Treadwell and Shakyra Wright.. ...
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Portageville High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
The following Portageville High School students made Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2014-2015 school year: 9th grade- Andreia Alexander, Andrew Alexander, Austin Ashby, Peyton Bullock, Deavion Caldwell, John Carroll, Daniel Carter, Hanna Cook, Brenna Corbett, Trey Ellis, Bayleigh Foster, Hunter Gates, Abby Gibbins, Keeta Green, Dylan Henry, Mersades Hill, Deondra Johnson, Abby Johnston, Kevin Jones, Kelsey Kellams, Madison Livingston, Mary Long, Savannah Lovins, Madison McGinley, Kelsi Miller, Lacey Morefield, Dakota Portwood, Sarah Prince, Lance Richardson, Alex Riddle, Shelby Rone, Shamyia Rosten, Trey Tubbs, Meaghan Webb, Arianna West, Jerry Williams and Owen Wilson.. ...
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Portageville Municipal Court- March
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/15)
The following cases were heard in Portageville Municipal Court on the 19th day of March, 2015 by Judge Chris Stinnett. Amounts reflect fines and court costs in these matters. Dareisha D. Howard was tried and found guilty of Peace Disturbance and ordered to pay fines and costs in the amount of $85.00...
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Mail-processing change could create delays, postal employees say
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
In a few weeks, mail processing by the U.S. Postal Service will come to an end in Cape Girardeau, which employees of the center say could lead to longer waits for letter and package deliveries. April 18 is the official end date given to employees for mail processing at the Richard G. Wilson Processing and Distribution Facility at 475 Kell Farm Drive in Cape Girardeau, said Greg Davidson, president of American Postal Workers Union Local 4088...
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Hannibal-Legrange Fall 2014 Dean's List
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Hannibal-LaGrange University has announced the Fall 2014 Dean's List. To qualify for the Dean's List, the student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The following local students were named to the list: Corinne Karizamimba- Portageville;...
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Saint Francis recognized for outstanding patient experience
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Saint Francis Medical Center has achieved the 2015 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades. Saint Francis was identified as providing outstanding performance in the delivery of a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This is fourth consecutive year Saint Francis has been honored with the Outstanding Patient Experience Award...
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DAEOC Head Start/Early Head Start Breakfast Club
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Portageville, mo March 9, 2015: Recently, New Madrid Early Head Start welcomed Ms. Ke'Andra Childress. While at the Center, Ke'Andra joined the children in their large group area to sing a song as they waited for lunch. Once lunch was ready, Ke'Andra sat down with the children for a family style meal. After lunch, Ke'Andra helped clean up and aided in getting the children ready for nap...
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Tis the Season opens at new location
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
The nice Spring weather and a visit from the Easter Bunny made this past Saturday ideal for Tis the Season's ribbon cutting at their new location. Friends and family of owner Clint Klipfel gathered to celebrate the successful move of his floral and home decor shop on Saturday, April 4th...
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Portageville Fire Department- March
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/15)
March 2015 Monthly Report Fire Department City Incidents- 3 3-01-15: Firemen responding- 15; Location- 101 Meatte Ave.; Smoke Scare. 3-12-15: Firemen responding- 13; Location- 209 West 7th; Gas Wall Heater. 3-21-15: Firemen responding- 9; Location- 5th and MacArthur; Transformer...
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Dexter is first to host state-wide grain bin rescue/recovery training
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
DEXTER- Dexter Fire Chief Don Seymore has been with the fire department for 35 years; and, in that time he said there have been five deaths as a result of someone getting trapped inside a grain bin. "Five deaths is far too many," Seymore commented. "That's why I'm glad we're going to have this training."...
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