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MDC announces 2016 matching grant funds are available for fire departments
(State News ~ 10/17/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has announced that applications are being accepted through Oct. 30 for the 2016 Volunteer Fire Assistance Matching Grant Program. In order to qualify, fire departments must serve a population of 10,000 or fewer and match every dollar they're granted. ...
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26 Missouri health care centers selected for awards
(Local News ~ 10/17/15)
WASHINGTON -- One New madrid County health clinic is one of 26 Missouri health centers to receive expanded resources to boost primary health care services. Southeast Missouri Health Network is to receive a part of the funding from the Affordable Care Act, said U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill last Thursday...
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Tenkhoff leads Chaffee past Kelly in 57-51 shootout
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/15)
Chaffee's quarterback rushed for 328 yards and seven touchdowns to lead the Red Devils past Kelly in a 57-51 shootout Friday at Lambert Field at Kelly High School.
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Sikeston drops to state-ranked Cardinal Ritter 38-25
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/15)
Sikeston was completely out-matched in the first half as they fell behind 38-7, only to turn the contest around and outscore the Lions 18-0 in the second half.
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Portageville routs NMCC 62-0 in regular season finale
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/15)
While stopping the Eagles inside just short of the end zone on two separate drives in the first half, the Bulldogs offense was able to build a 26-point lead heading into the break.
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Business briefs (Oct. 18)
(Business ~ 10/17/15)
*Crow, Couch receive promotions at Progressive Farm Credit Services SIKESTON-- The incoming President & CEO of Progressive Farm Credit Services, Bob Smith, has announced that Chad Crow has been promoted to senior vice president/chief operations & marketing officer at their corporate office; and Heather Couch has been promoted to vice president/branch manager at the Sikeston branch. Both appointments were effective October 1...
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Caruthersville comeback falls short
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/15)
STE. GENEVIEVE -- The Caruthersville Tigers saw a late rally come up short on the road Friday night at Ste. Genevieve, 42-35. Caruthersville (5-4) trailed 35-14 heading into the fourth quarter when the Tigers scored on a 16-yard pass from quarterback Peyton Faulkner to Terrance Rasberry followed by a 2-yard run from Faulkner, cutting the lead to 35-28 with 4:05 left to play...
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Malden scores 80 in win over Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/15)
DEXTER (SMNS) -- The Dexter Bearcats remained within striking distance for nearly three quarters but ultimately came up short in its bid to become the first team to beat the Malden Green Wave in the regular season in the last two years Friday night...
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Poplar Bluff shuts out Normandy
(High School Sports ~ 10/17/15)
POPLAR BLUFF -- The Poplar Bluff Mules finished the regular season with a 38-0 shutout of visiting Normandy. Poplar Bluff jumped out to a 21-0 lead over Normandy using a 22-yard pass from quarterback Tristan Francisco to Tyson Cox, a 12-yard run from Francisco and a 10-yard fumble return from Rashawn McCain...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 10/17/15)
I called to congratulate Obama. I see he started another successful Democrat voter drive by letting nonviolent prisoners out of the prison so they can vote Democratic in the next election. If they would drop Common Core instead of just giving it another name, our children may not be ranked the lowest in the area. ...
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Drugs, currency, weapons found in search
(Local News ~ 10/17/15)
CHARLESTON - A search of a Charleston residence uncovered nearly two pounds of marijuana, cash and guns, including an assault rifle complete with a 50-round drum-style magazine. Demarcus Phillip Turner, 23, and Nataka LaShane McCain, 30, of Charleston, will be arraigned Oct. 28 before Associate Judge S. Rob Barker on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property in excess of $500...
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Fight like a Bulldog
(Local News ~ 10/17/15)
Sikeston High School cheerleaders cheer before the Bulldogs' football game against Cardinal Ritter on Friday night at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. The cheerleaders used pink pom poms as part of SHS Pinkout 2015 to raise awareness of breast cancer. The Sikeston High School graphic arts class printed and sold shirts urging fans to "Fight Like a Bulldog" against cancer. At the game the class presented a check for $5,875 to the Missouri Delta Medical Center's Mammogram Department...
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Special presentation
(Local News ~ 10/17/15)
Chris Wubena, right, professor of art at Southeast Missouri State University, presents Charles Stamp Jr. with a student work that is currently in the Catapult gallery. The piece is titled "Dancing" and it is by student Mary Robbins. Stamp, a former Sikeston resident, was honored during the dedication of the Catapult Creative House, SEMO's creative arts and industries incubator...
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Jean Bartlett
(Obituary ~ 10/17/15)
SCOTT CITY -- Wilma Jean Bartlett, 70, passed died Oct. 15, 2015, at her home near Scott City. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Thomas Moore Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/17/15)
RANDLES -- Thomas Alfred Moore Jr., 52, died Oct. 15, 2015, at St. Louis University Hospital. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Garland Buck
(Obituary ~ 10/17/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Garland Lemuel Buck, 92, formerly of Charleston, died Oct.16, 2015, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Jerry Shaw
(Obituary ~ 10/17/15)
SIKESTON -- Jerry Shaw died Oct. 17, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Jimmy Davis
(Obituary ~ 10/17/15)
CROWDER -- Jimmy Davis, 67, died Oct. 16, 2015, at his home in Crowder. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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We need new model for charitable giving
(Column ~ 10/17/15)
The weather is turning colder, the holidays are just around the corner and my thoughts this morning involve charitable giving to those less fortunate. All national surveys tell us that charitable giving increases substantially as the holiday season approaches...
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