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Michael JensenHe's a poet. But does Jay know it? For the second consecutive year, I am throwing my hat into the literary ring as a candidate to be Missouri's next poet laureate. I even consulted a dictionary to assure I knew what a laureate was. I can't hide my bitter disappointment over Gov. Jay Nixon's snub last year. When Nixon announced a year ago that Missouri was seeking its first poet laureate, I assumed I had a fighting chance. Turns out I was wrong... |
The Standard Democrat will not be published Thursday or Friday due to the New Year's holiday. Have a safe and happy New Year's!
 By David Jenkins sd_sports@yahoo.com BLOOMFIELD -- Missed shots and turnovers highlighted a sloppy third place game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament but Dexter settled down in just enough time to pull out a 49-45 win...
Notre Dame edges Charleston for third By Chris Pobst sd_sports@yahoo.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Coming out of the timeout, Charleston head coach Danny Farmer wanted either Deonte Jones or Greg Tucker taking the game-winning shot. With eight...
Scott Central wins tourney By Chris Pobst sd_sports@yahoo.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Scott County Central senior Bobby Hatchett is always smiling. When he gets a steal and makes a layup -- he smiles. He leaves his defender with a...
Richland stuns Bloomfield for fifth at Bloomfield By David Jenkins sd_sports@yahoo.com BLOOMFIELD -- For a second it looked as if Richland and Bloomfield were headed to overtime in the fifth place game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...
Resolve to be safe this holiday By Staff Reports news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Alcohol often plays a role for those ringing in the new year. But pairing it with getting behind the wheel can be a dangerous combination. "People who are...
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