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PREP ROUNDUP: Top seeds roll in first day of SCAA Conference Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 01/26/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER, Mo. -- A lopsided second quarter allowed second-seeded Dexter to pull away from No. 7 Bernie 80-54 during the first round of the Stoddard County Activities Association (SCAA) Conference Tournament Monday in Dexter, Mo...
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Top-ranked Sikeston breezes through first round of Fort Zumwalt North Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 01/26/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com O'FALLON, Mo. -- The Sikeston Bulldogs shook off some early rust and rolled to an 81-53 win over Francis Howell North in the first round of the 54th Annual Fort Zumwalt North Invitational Tournament on Monday. The Bulldogs, who did not play a game last week due to inclement weather, haven't seen the court since beating Jackson on Jan. ...
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KRCC accepting video auditions of all talents for telethon
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
SIKESTON -- The Kenny Rogers Children's Center is changing up the format for entertainment at this year's telethon. The inaugural Telethon's Got Talent Competition will premiere live during the Center's 36th annual telethon March 19 at the Sikeston Field House. Finalists will compete to win a grand prize of $1,000...
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Larry Tarver Sr.
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
MARSTON, Mo. - Larry Wayne Tarver Sr., 57, died Jan. 7, 2016, at his home. A memorial service is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid. For this obituary and more, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Ruby Purdy
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
SIKESTON -- Ruby Mae Purdy, 89, died Jan. 25, 2016, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Blanchard Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. For this obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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LaDonna Small
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
SIKESTON -- LaDonna Kay Small, 45, a lifelong resident of Sikeston, died Jan. 25, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Blanchard Funeral Chapel, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. DeWayne Coleman, pastor of Canalou Baptist Church, officiating...
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Your local weather for Jan. 26
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 41 and a northwest wind 3 to 8 mph then becoming mostly cloudy tonight with a low around 25 and a north wind 3 to 6 mph. Mostly sunny on Wednesday with a high near 38 and a north wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon while Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 28. ...
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Ferry operations resume
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - The Dorena-Hickman Ferry resumed service this morning on the regular winter schedule. The ferry had been closed since Friday morning due to weather conditions. For more info on the Dorena-Hickman Ferry and a schedule of operating hours go to http://www.dorena-hickmanferryboat.com or call (731) 693-0210...
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Joshua Kezer on 'Making a Murderer's' Steven Avery: 'His case is not my case'
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Josh Kezer has found people have gone out of their way to express their opinions to him on "Making a Murderer" and the Steven Avery case. To them, the similarities between Kezer's case and Avery's case -- as presented in the Netflix documentary -- are striking, particularly institutional misconduct...
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12 Annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival set for Feb. 5-7
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
REELFOOT, KY. - The public is invited to come out and discover the wonders of Reelfoot Lake and a wintry fun-filled family weekend. Guided bus and van tours will be offered to view the majestic bald eagles nesting, soaring or possibly locking talons in courtship...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TIGHT DEMOCRAT RACE HIGHLIGHTS DIFFERING VIEWS OF GOVERNMENT ROLE Clinton and Sanders often share the same goals, but have different policy prescriptions and preferred tactics for achieving them...
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Betty Williams
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
BENTON, Mo. - Betty Williams, 66, died Jan. 23, 2016, at her home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at DeLisle Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery. For this obituary and more, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Kim Polk
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
CANALOU, Mo. - Kim Polk, 58, died Jan. 25, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete with Nunnelee Funeral Chapel.
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Herman Ray
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. - Herman Lee Ray, 72, died Jan. 24, 2016, at his home. Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at 302 S. Washington in East Prairie, Mo. Graveside service will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery with Wendell Yeary officiating. For this obituary and more, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Brenda Leibowitz
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Brenda Elaine Leibowitz, 66, died Jan. 24, 2016, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from noon until service time at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with the Rev. Michael Kohlbaker officiating. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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North Kingshighway in Sikeston partially closed
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
SIKESTON - The 700 block of North Kingshighway will be closed until Friday due to street repairs by the Street Department. All motorists and residents are asked to use alternative routes to avoid this site and encouraged to use caution when in the area...
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Marilyn Haney
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Marilyn K. Black Haney, 68, died Jan. 26, 2016, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Private service and burial will be under the direction of McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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Ruthie Culbertson
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
SIKESTON -- Sarah Ruth "Ruthie" Culbertson, 70, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. Thursday at Blanchard Funeral Chapel. Ken Johnson, chaplain with Tri-County Hospice, will officiate...
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Larry Farrar
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Lawrence E. "Larry" Farrar, age 85, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at his home in Sikeston, The funeral service was held at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee on Friday, with the the Rev. Michael Sowers officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens near Morley. Full graveside rites were conducted by the Missouri Honors Team...
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Lola Holliday
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Lola Alma Holliday, 99, died Jan. 25, 2016, at Golden Living Center in New Madrid. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Plant Cemetery in Clinton, Ark. Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc. of Malden is in charge of arrangements...
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Floyd Mason
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. - Floyd Mason, 63, died Jan. 19, 2016, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bowden Civic Center in Charleston until time of services at noon. Steve Betts will officiate. The body will be cremated with the Williams Funeral Home of Charleston in charge of arrangements...
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Berniece Pobst
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
ORAN, Mo. - Berniece Bonneda Pobst, 92, died Jan. 22, 2016, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Amick-Burnett Chapel in Oran where a parish rosary will be at 7 p.m. followed by K.C Prayers. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Guardian Angel Catholic Church with the Rev. Randy Tochtrop as celebrant...
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FEMA should be contacted now for flood damage claims
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Scott County property owners with flood damage should get their name in now, according to the county's Emergency Management Agency. "Individual assistance was approved," Trey Hardy, assistant emergency management director for Scott County, said Tuesday. "If anybody was affected by this last weather event either check the website or the 1-800 number, follow all the prompts and get registered. Let FEMA be aware of your situation for possible assistance."...
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Joseph Nichols Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Joseph Nathaniel Nichols Jr., 7 months old, died Jan. 22, 2016, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from noon Saturday at the Free Will Baptist Church in Sikeston until time of services at 1 p.m. Saturday. Carl Nichols will officiate...
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William D. "Bill" Bruner
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
William D. "Bill" Bruner was born July 4,1937, to Rev. Glen and Edna Bruner. He died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 78. Bill was united in marriage to Mary Grace Clark on February 4, 1982. Preceding him in death were his parents, Glen and Edna, and his brother, Eldwin Bruner...
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