Sikeston, Missouri · Saturday, January 28, 2012
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Is federal hand out really compassion?
The word compassion seems to be a staple in this year's Presidential campaign. But more often than not, the word is used as a sword against any and all Republicans - as in those soul-less, compassionless, fat-cat Republicans who have no empathy toward the downtrodden and oppressed...
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Mississippi County will seek federal funding
By Scott Welton
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Federal funding will again flow into local ditches. "They are funded again this year for the Emergency Watershed Protection program," Carlin Bennett,...
Sikeston man jailed for child molestation
BENTON - A Sikeston area man is in jail on drug and child molestation charges. Ronnie G. Newell, 41, is charged with first degree child molestation, possession of a controlled substance, possession...
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news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Some of the area's best in agriculture took a break from their work on Thursday, as several individuals were honored at the annual Farmer's Recognition Banquet...
Two arrested for burglaries are identified
BENTON -- Two Oran teenagers are in jail in connection with burglaries in Oran. Jesse S. Brown, 18, and Michael W. Williams,18, are charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of stealing and...
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Sikeston v. Delta (January 24) (01/24/12)
Sikeston defeated Delta 61-28 on Tuesday.
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Scott Central defeated Scott City 76-71 to win the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament.
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  • Many Mo. farmers shut out of federal flooding aid
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Farmers whose land was damaged by Missouri River flooding expressed frustration Friday that a missed deadline will keep them from sharing in $215 million from one federal disaster program....
  • KC police video shows initial run to baby's home
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Kansas City television station has obtained two police videos showing officers responding to the initial call from the parents of missing baby Lisa Irwin....
  • New Orleans celebrates anniversary of steamboat
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Two hundred years ago, the first steamboat meandered down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, taking more than four months to reach New Orleans. The journey was marked by Indians chasing the paddle-wheeled boat, a baby's birth and an earthquake that made the Mississippi flow in the opposite direction for 45 miles....
  • St. Louis hosts 1st big parade on Iraq War's end
    ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Since the Iraq War ended there has been little fanfare for the veterans returning home. No ticker-tape parades. No massive, flag-waving public celebrations....
  • Taiwan official deported, sentenced to time served
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Taiwan representative accused of underpaying and overworking two Filipina housekeepers at her suburban Kansas City home was sentenced Friday to time served and immediate deportation....