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Chiggers are coming
(Outdoors ~ 06/11/15)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The second week of June is when chiggers begin digging into Missourians, says University of Missouri Extension entomologist Richard Houseman. Chiggers are the tiny, immature stage of a large mite called a redbug. These colorless, parasitic larvae measure only 1/150 of an inch in diameter, but they pack a punch with their itchy bites throughout summer, not letting up until it frosts in the fall...
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MDC offers frog gigging clinic in Mississippi County
(Outdoors ~ 06/11/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites families to discover nature at a frog gigging clinic from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 11, at Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area. The clinic is free and open to youth ages 7 to 17 and their parent or adult mentor. Preregistration is required by July 6...
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Rice Foundation Accepting Applications for 2016 Rice Leadership Development Program
(State News ~ 06/11/15)
STUTTGART, AR -- The Rice Foundation is accepting applications for the 2016 Rice Leadership Development Program. Rice producers or industry-related professionals between the ages of 25 and 45 are eligible to apply for the program. The application deadline is October 3...
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Portageville Community Day is Saturday, June 13
(Local News ~ 06/11/15)
Two big events will be taking place on Saturday, June 13. Combined together to make this the first of annual event called Portageville Community Day. Both will be held at the Meatte Memorial Park and are being sponsored by the Portageville Jaycees...
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Ameren appeals Noranda rate cut
(Local News ~ 06/11/15)
MARSTON, Mo. -- The dispute between Noranda Aluminum Co. and Ameren Electric apparently isn't over yet. St. Louis-based Ameren filed notice Tuesday it would challenge the Missouri Public Service Commission's April order that granted the utility a rate increase while allowing Noranda Aluminum to pay less for electricity...
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Sodom and Gomorrah pt 2
(Column ~ 06/11/15)
Last week we began a series looking at the lessons to be learned from God's judgment upon the ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. This week let us consider what was the sin of Sodom? In Genesis 18:20 God says, "the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous." What was the Sin of Sodom? Ezekiel 16:49-50 lists these sins: pride, gluttony, and laziness. ...
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Parma man to face death penalty
(Local News ~ 06/11/15)
NEW MADRID -- The man accused of killing a store clerk during a robbery will face the death penalty. New Madrid County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Lawson filed notice with the Circuit Court Wednesday he will seek the death penalty for Deion D. Martin of Parma...
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Naile, Still picked up in MLB Draft
(College Sports ~ 06/11/15)
Charleston's James Naile and Sikeston's Doug Still were both selected during the 2015 MLB draft Wednesday. Naile was picked up by Oakland while Still was chosen by Atlanta for a second time
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Sikeston students attending Missouri Scholars Academy
(Submitted Story ~ 06/11/15)
COLUMBIA -- The University of Missouri is hosting more than 300 of the top Missouri high school students, including three from Southeast Missouri, at the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) through June 27. During the program, Malik Barnett and Julius Hoang, students at Sikeston High School, along with Mikayla Smith, who attends Puxico High School, will join other students from across the state to participate in a comprehensive educational experience that will encourage the gifted students to embrace their intellects and challenge themselves academically.. ...
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Good citizen
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/11/15)
Thomas Roslen, son of Debbie and the late Thomas Roslen Sr., was recently selected by the Kings Highway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as Oran High School's Good Citizen. The DAR Good Citizen award honors outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism to an "outstanding degree."...
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All-year BARK royalty
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/11/15)
Sikeston Junior High announced the seventh and eighth grade All-Year Bark king and queen at the May 22 assembly. These students were recommended by staff and voted on by their peers. These students exemplified the school's acronym Bark, which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn, and Keep Safe. ...
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Governor hopeful Mike Parson finds support at Cape event
(Local News ~ 06/11/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- State senator and Republican governor hopeful Mike Parson received a warm welcome when he made a stop Wednesday in Cape Girardeau. Parson, a Republican from Bolivar, Missouri spoke briefly about traveling the state and sharing his plans for Missouri in the upcoming weeks...
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Chaffee Historical Society museum may reopen soon
(Local News ~ 06/11/15)
CHAFFEE (SMNS) -- The Chaffee Historical Society is back on track to reopening its museum. The museum, 109 S. Main St. in Chaffee, was the home of the Lankford Drug Store that was opened in 1928 by former mayor Lesley Lankford. For about the last year and a half, the building has been empty because of structural issues of an adjoining building. But in May, historical society treasurer Barbara Arnold said an inspector approved the society to move back into the building...
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Music minister is peeping Tom
(Local News ~ 06/11/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The music minister at a local church reported to jail earlier this month in connection with charges of invasion of privacy. Shane R. Steck, 35, of Cape Girardeau pleaded guilty in February to one count of second-degree invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor...
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After two years and 200 tiles, library's tile project comes to close on Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/11/15)
SIKESTON -- From the footprint of a child to a memorial of a loved one, the 200-plus tiles designed for the Children's Tile Exhibit at the Sikeston Public Library are all different And that's exactly what library officials wanted when the tile project fundraiser began in the summer of 2013...
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Emolene Miles
(Obituary ~ 06/11/15)
SIKESTON -- Emolene Adell Miles, 88, died June 9, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 06/11/15)
I'm calling in response to the man that lives on a nearby street that is on disability. Sir, you have a business in your home, why would you need a disability check? If anyone knows of someone that is committing Social Security fraud, please call the Social Security fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271. You can remain anonymous. It's time to take our country back one step at a time...
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