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MDC sets turkey and deer hunting dates and regulation changes
(Outdoors ~ 12/18/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- At its meeting on Dec. 11, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for the 2016-2017 deer-hunting season and the 2016 turkey-hunting seasons. The recommendations include turkey-hunting and deer-hunting season dates, changes to turkey-hunting allowed methods, and changes to the deer-hunting season structure and allowed methods...
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Portageville Football All Conference and All Regional
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/15)
Several members of the 2015 Portageville High School football team were named All-Conference and All-Region players. Pictured in front from left are: Jon Garrett Kellams- 1st Team Offensive All-Conference and All-Region; Will Crysler- 2nd Team All-Conference and All-Region; Ryan Priggel- 1st Team Defensive All-Conference and All-Region; Nicholas Allred- 1st Team Offensive; R.J. ...
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Stunner: Newspapers may be rebounding
(Editorial ~ 12/18/15)
Ad spending rises 16 percent in November, biggest gain in six months
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Retiree reflects on 30-year career at cooperative's New Madrid Power Plant
(Community News ~ 12/18/15)
While many count down the days until retirement, Ed Bickerstaff was not as eager to leave behind Associated Electric Cooperative and his work at the New Madrid Power Plant. "You always have reservations about retiring. It's a big step," he said. Bickerstaff joined Associated Electric, which generates the wholesale power supply for six regional and 51 local electric cooperatives in three states, back in 1985. ...
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Ag Expo '16 Beauty Pageant
(State News ~ 12/18/15)
Register now for the Ag Expo Beauty Pageant which will be held at the thirtieth Ag Expo 2016 on Saturday, January 16, at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, MO. The divisions include: 9:30 am, Baby Girl, birth to 12 months; 10:00 am, Toddler Girl, 1st birthday to 23 months; 10:30 am, Petite Miss, 2 to 4 years; 11:00 am, Tiny Miss, 5 to 7 years; 11:30 am, Little Miss, 8 to 12 years; 12:00 noon, Junior Miss, 13 to 15 years; and 12:30 pm, Miss Ag Expo, 16 to 20 years...
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PREP ROUNDUP: South Pemiscot, Gosnell make Clarkton Tournament finals
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com CLARKTON -- Up by 13 points at halftime and 10 heading into the fourth quarter, Risco couldn't hang on to pull the upset over top-seeded Gosnell, Ark., Thursday during the semifinal round of the Clarkton Holiday Tournament...
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Another person arrested after stealing phone sold online
(Local News ~ 12/18/15)
CHARLESTON -- Another person is facing charges after stealing a phone which was being sold on Craigslist. Jacquon Smith, 17, of Charleston is charged with second degree robbery in connection with a Craigslist-related robbery on Wednesday. Charleston Department of Public Safety Director Robert Hearnes reported a woman from Fairdealing had made arrangements to sell her cell phone on Craigslist to a male from Charleston. ...
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Helms signs letter of intent to play soccer for Kaskaskia
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com She set school records and lifted the Sikeston girls soccer team to unseen heights. Now, Torrie Helms has made her college choice. The all-state senior signed a letter of intent to play for Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Ill...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 12/18/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHY COUNTERFEITING IS THRIVING IN CHINA AP's Erika Kinetz finds that major multinational companies unwittingly paid investigators who themselves manufactured or sold fake goods. CHINA-FAKE INVESTIGATORS-THE FIXER...
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Ameren warns of phone scam
(Local News ~ 12/18/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU (SMNS) -- Ameren Missouri has warned customers to be on alert for phone calls from scam artists posing as utility representatives. The scammers have been making calls, threatening to disconnect utility service unless a payment is made immediately...
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Area school board races beginning to form
(Local News ~ 12/18/15)
SIKESTON -- Filing for local school board offices began Tuesday, and several races are already beginning to form. Three people have filed for the two three-year terms available in the Sikeston R-6 School District: John Graham, Scott Crumpecker and Rebecca Steward. Crumpecker and Steward currently hold those positions...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 12/18/15)
Merry Christmas to your sports department. Thank you for printing the college men and women's college basketball rankings. Really, really appreciate that. Merry Christmas and we hope that soon you will print the college bowl line up. We'd like to see all those match up of those 40 bowls. Thank you very much...
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Gerald Dame
(Obituary ~ 12/18/15)
WOLF LAKE, Ill. -- Gerald B. Dame, 76, of Wolf Lake, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at his home in Wolf Lake. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Greg Noyes
(Obituary ~ 12/18/15)
SIKESTON -- Greg Noyes, 46, of Sikeston, died Dec. 15, 2015, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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PUPS for November
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/18/15)
Sikeston Kindergarten Center has announced its PUPS of the month for November. Pictured are front row, from left: Nevaeh Green, Khloe Sloan, River Lankheit, Bella Laminack, Tyrese McVay, Bennett Rolwing, Angelina Jones, Lauren Winders and Alanna Thieme; second row: Mar'najiah Fletcher, Naquavion Allen, Demarcus Wofford-Cotton, Tessa Warren, Keila Brown, Schelbie Cochran, Macy Parmer, Mary Charlotte Lingle, Dezmond Sibley and Emma Tucker; and back row: Assistant Principal Sarah Carbaugh, Arrielle Blissett Hall, Riley Bainter, Katinna Draper, Bryden Hopkins, Connor McClain, Bob Katsantonis, Anderson Jones, Kellen Jackson and Principal Jenny Hobeck. ...
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Auditor commends NMC R-1 District following 2014-15 financial review
(Submitted Story ~ 12/18/15)
NEW MADRID - It was good news from auditors following a review of the New Madrid County R-1 District's finances for 2014-15. Jeff Stroder with Beussink, Hey, Roe and Stroder LLC presented the 2014-2015 annual financial audit report to the R-1 Board during the December meeting. ...
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Preschool PUPS - November
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/18/15)
Preschool Pups of the month for November for the Sikeston Kindergarten Center were announced recently. Pictured are Christian Martin with Principal Jenny Hobeck, Olivia Fabing, MaKayla Hanson, Ziomaria Bonds, Lorelai Hawkins, Assistant Principal Sarah Carbaugh and Annabelle Stokes...
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Lilbourn students honored for first quarter efforts
(Submitted Story ~ 12/18/15)
LILBOURN -- Lilbourn Elementary awarded first quarter honor roll certificates for the 2015-2016 school year to the following students. An *before a student's name denotes honors with distinction. *Landon Akridge, *Imani Alexander, Sophia Bobo, Ra'mond Brooks, Recardo Brown, Isaiah Burk, *Drake Burton, Layton Cox, *Peyton Davis, Nehemiah Evans, Zackery Gamblin, Kayden Gates, Michael Henry, Maenique Hess, Jamyika Hollins, Samara Holloway, *Clarence Howard,...
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Responsible students
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/18/15)
Sikeston Junior High School has announced the character students of the month for November. The characteristic students are being recognized for displaying throughout the month is responsibility. Pictured are Rory Jaynes, Emily Boyd, Tomero McClinton, Hayden Alcorn, Faith Staple, Dominick Mijares, Makayla Hutton, Lauren Hornback, Hunter Rudsill, Desana Brown, Beyonce Hightower, Jamya Smith, Chloe Lancaster, Aeneas Moore, Lawson Alcorn, Destiny Drury, Madison Hicks, Kaylee Falkoff, Jaevion Taylor, Heaven Moore, Reagan Collins, Jacob Shell and Sarah Proffer. ...
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New Parks director on board with vision for Sikeston
(Local News ~ 12/18/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston parks will see a lot more Care in 2016. Dustin Care, Sikeston's new Parks Division director, was introduced to the City Council during their last meeting with the suggestion that there may now be a University of Kansas Jayhawks fan on city staff...
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