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Michael JensenParties need to give in on tax increase How about a compromise? The Republican leadership needs to come out in favor of a tax increase for all Americans if the Democrats will agree to halt any spending increases. Every single dime of the new taxes generated would be directed to deficit reduction. When the deficit becomes a surplus, then the arguments over high taxes can resume at the same time that runaway spending returns...
David Jenkins Out of the mouth of a babe One of my favorite people in baseball is Yogi Berra. I know I never got to see him play but he has given some of the greatest quotes I can remember. Who can't laugh at quotes like: "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." "He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious"... |
 SIKESTON -- A former Sikestonian who went "From Bitter to Better" will be the keynote speaker for the Sunset Reunion's final day. Lloyd Howard of North Chicago is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. during Sunday's Gospel...
Return to Sunset: Vendors reminded to get city license Staff Reports SIKESTON -- Sikeston's annual Return to Sunset is set for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the neighborhood just north of Roberta Rowe Park. The annual Labor Day weekend event... 
Hands Across Sikeston: Unity chain and walk will be held on Sept. 18 in SikestonBy Michelle Felter SIKESTON -- Time is winding down to register for the first-ever Hands Across Sikeston event aimed to honor veterans. The unity chain and walk that will go from the American flag at the Sikeston... 
'Tour of Duty'For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...
Three local agencies are approved for MFH grants By Scott Welton scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Three area agencies were approved for funding in the latest round of Missouri Foundation for Health grants. For the complete article and more stories from the...
PHOTO GALLERIES
Sikeston v. Dexter tennis (Sept. 1)
 To order prints call 471-6980 or email us at sd_sports@yahoo.com
WHAT'S COMING UP
50 years of progress
The University of Missouri's Delta Center Field Day, which includes presentations on research pertaining to rice, cotton, soybeans and more, is planned for Sept. 1. Learn more about this year's tours in a future edition of the Standard Democrat.
Restoring an old cemetery A group of volunteers works to restore and preserved a Benton Cemetery dating back to the 1800s. Read more about the effort in an upcoming edition of the Standard Democrat. |
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High: 82Low: 52 Saturday
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High: 81Low: 50 Sunday
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High: 84Low: 57 Labor
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