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Man stabbed in apparent domestic dispute in Oran
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
ORAN -- Police are investigating the stabbing of an Oran man early today in Scott County. According to Oran Police Chief Gregg Ourth, police responded to a residence on Rose Street at about 3:30 a.m. today. "We found an approximately 35-year-old white male suffering from two apparent stab wounds to his upper back," Ourth said...
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Lady Eagles edge Portageville 1-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
NAYLOR -- The Naylor Lady Eagles struck out 17 times but still managed to get a 1-0 win over Portageville and Taylor Tiffany. Naylor (11-1) scored in the bottom of the fifth inning after Kayla Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with a double, stole second and third. The throw to third on her steal was wild, and Johnson scored on the error...
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Portageville Bulldogs advance to semi-finals in Bootheel Conference Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
UPDATE: The Portageville Bulldogs lost their semi-final bout to South Pemiscot in extra innings.
- Summer Leagues seasons begin (Community Sports ~ 05/07/15)
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New City Council members sworn in
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
Upon taking their oaths of offices, the new mayor and Ward One alderman took their seats to begin a new fiscal year. Being sworn in as mayor was Floyd Simmons and Lynn Doering as Ward 1 alderman. The new board approved liquor licenses for the following businesses: Gary's Fish House, Billy's Steak House, Casey's General Store, Gas & Goodies, Klipfel's Korner, Buddy's Package Liquor, Four Way Quick Shop, and El Senor Tequilla...
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Top two Mustang grads
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
The top two students of the North Pemiscot graduating Class of 2015 are Kristen Phillips and Anna Raymond. Commencement exercises will be held Saturday, May 16 in the Ross Gymnasium, beginning at 4 PM. Phillips is the 2015 North Pemiscot High School Valedictorian. ...
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Overcoming Our Enemy
(Column ~ 05/07/15)
One of the Christian's three great enemies is the devil. How are we to overcome him? 1 Peter 5:8 gives us a pertinent word for overcoming Satan. The verse says, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" Satan is a decided fact. ...
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General Assembly Overrides Governor's Veto to Modernize Missouri's Welfare System
(State News ~ 05/07/15)
JEFFERSON CITY-- The General Assembly successfully overrode the governor's veto of Senate Bill 24 today (5-5). The bill will strengthen the state's effort to fight poverty and modernize the welfare program. Senate Leader Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles, said the Legislature has taken a proactive approach to reform our welfare system and created a path to help Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients find employment...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Pikey leads NMCC past East Prairie, Malden nabs second softball district
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- Drew Pikey hit a grand slam, smacked a triple and had five RBI to lead New Madrid County Central past visiting East Prairie 14-1 Wednesday in five innings. Palmer Campbell pitched a complete game for NMCC (9-14) giving up one hit and one walk while striking out six...
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Dexter hands state-ranked Greenville first loss of the season
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- When scheduling senior night the Dexter Bearcats certainly didn't pick a lightweight in Greenville. Currently ranked No. 2 in the Class 2 Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association state poll, the Bears entered Wednesday's matchup with an undefeated 18-0 record on the line...
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Sikeston strikes down Oran's win streak with 9-4 win
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- The wins are welcomed for sure, but it's been the development of Sikeston's pitching rotation that has been the backbone of its recent surge. The Sikeston baseball team continued its best stretch of the season Wednesday with a 9-4 win over Oran on the road backed by a strong start from left-hander Nathan Hampton and 11 hits from its offense...
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Ferrell/Hooper
(Engagement ~ 05/07/15)
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ferrell of Portageville would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lindsey Anne, to Thomas Andrew Hooper. Andrew is the son of Mr. and Mr.s Tom Hooper of Kennett. The June wedding will take place at St. Eustachius Catholic Church in Portageville...
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Eli Carter Leonard
(Births ~ 05/07/15)
Tracy Michelle Leonard and Dennis Neil Leonard of Portageville would like to announce the birth of their son, Eli Carter Leonard, born Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:49 in the afternoon at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Eli weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and he was 18 and 3/4 inches long. He is the second child and second son for Tracy and Dennis...
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Portageville Fire Department- April
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/07/15)
April 2015 Monthly Report Fire Department City Incidents- 7 4-06-15: Firemen responding- 8; Location- MacArthur and 11th; Powerline Down. 4-09-15: Firemen responding- 15; Location- 511 West 5th; Powerline Down, Transformer Arcing. 4-12-15: Firemen responding- 7; Location- Cottonwood Apts. #5; Structure Fire...
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FSCB Community Appreciation Day winners
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
First State Community Bank (FSCB)- Portageville held their Community Appreciation Day on Friday, May 1, 2015. Throughout the day they served snacks and beverages, gave away small freebies and banking products, and even held drawings for bigger prizes...
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Preventing melanoma; sun safety can be a lifesaver
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
JEFFERSON CITY- It's Melanoma Monday in Missouri and across the nation, a day centered on the early detection and prevention of a disease that kills thousands of Americans each year. Kimberly Dinsdale, media relations manager for the American Cancer Society, says melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, affects many people. "The estimated number throughout the country is about 73,000 cases will be diagnosed this year of some form of melanoma of the skin." she points out. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in a recent year, more than 9,000 Americans died from melanoma, with about two-thirds being male and the rest female. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TIGHTEST BRITISH ELECTION IN DECADES UNDERWAY Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives and Ed Miliband's Labour Party are running neck-and-neck, and neither looks able to win a majority of Parliament's 650 seats...
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Graduation dates set at local schools
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
SIKESTON -- Even after their schools had as many as 10 snow days this school year, it looks as if most area students will begin their summer vacation before Memorial Day. One of the first high schools to graduate the class of 2015 will be Portageville. Graduation is set for 7 p.m. tonight on the Vic Reeves Athletic Field, weather permitting. If there is rain, commencement will be in the high school gym. The last day of school districtwide is May 15 with a noon dismissal...
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Charity food packing event set to be largest to date
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
SIKESTON -- A little bit of your time could make a world of difference for a starving child. Hope Epidemic of Sikeston organizers are geared up to handle up to 2,500 volunteers for the Feed My Starving Children food packing event this weekend. "We've already got 2,000 signed up but we still have slots open for people who want to participate," said Brad Aycock, a Hope Epidemic coordinator. ...
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Sikeston Little Theatre to present two very different one-act plays
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
SIKESTON -- Actors and the director agree. This isn't your typical Sikeston Little Theatre production. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Sunday, actors, ranging from sixth through 12th grades, will present two very different one-act plays, "Andromeda's Galaxy" and "Superheroes."...
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Student transportation, scholarships funds released
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon released $67 million in restricted spending for this year's budget Wednesday, while the Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $300 million of bonding for state building repairs that had been delayed because of lagging revenues...
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Wanda Newton
(Obituary ~ 05/07/15)
BERTRAND -- Wanda Newton, 88, died May 6, 2015, at the Bertrand Nursing and Rehab Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Tony Burns
(Obituary ~ 05/07/15)
SIKESTON -- Tony Allen Burns, 30, died May 4, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Glenn Davis
(Obituary ~ 05/07/15)
MORLEY -- Glenn Ray Davis, 71, formerly of Oran, died May 6, 2015, at the family home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Man stabbed in apparent domestic dispute in Oran
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
ORAN -- Police are investigating the stabbing of an Oran man early today in Scott County. According to Oran Police Chief Gregg Ourth, police responded to a residence on Rose Street at about 3:30 a.m. today. "We found an approximately 35-year-old white male suffering from two apparent stab wounds to his upper back," Ourth said...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 05/07/15)
Hello America. Hello Southeast Missouri. Hello Miner. This is in the April 23 edition, "I missed the signal," about the Miner police not using a signal. I bet you pulled over and quit texting this message so you could get it in the paper. You were probably behind that police car texting while you were driving. ...
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LCRA properties sold for redevelopment project
(Local News ~ 05/07/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority has closed on the first sale of LCRA properties for a redevelopment project. "We've sold 13 lots on Felker and Young Street to Lincoln University," said Dan Marshall, chairman of the LCRA. "This is a major stepping stone for redevelopment in the LCRA area. It should bring a boost in interest in residential development or possibly in building other government service facilities."...
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