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NMCC earns first trip to final four

By Brent Shipman -- Standard Democrat

sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- After dropping five of their last six regular season games, few expected the New Madrid County Central Eagles to be relevant in their district, much less the Class 2 tournament.... >>
Just another win

By Chris Pobst

sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- There was no jumping, no dog pile on the mound or even smiling. Nowadays, the Oran Eagles are going by the old adage, "Act like you've been here before." Because they have. Three times in... >>
Red Devils brought down by Holcomb 5-2

By Brent Shipman

sports@standard-democrat.com HOLCOMB -- All season long the Chaffee Red Devils have built their success on stellar pitching and a rock solid defense. Unfortunately mistakes in both departments cost them dearly Wednesday as... >>
Dolan honored

SIKESTON - After years of working with Sikeston youth, David Dolan has been added to the Sikeston Honor Board. Dolan was honored Wednesday afternoon for his outstanding contributions to Sikeston's youth programs. He was... >>
Exhibit evolves into Levi's Children's Charity

By Leonna Heuring

leonnah@standard-demcrat.com SIKESTON -- A Scott County family's desire to remember 3-year-old Levi Collom while coping with his death has helped the hundreds of people who've reached out to them over the past year -- and... >>

Headline News

10 Things to Know for Today (05/24/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHAT COLLAPSE OF INTERSTATE BRIDGE IN WASHINGTON STATE MEANS FOR COMMUTERS Washington state officials ask drivers to avoid Interstate 5 near the area where a bridge collapsed over the Skagit River...

County code officer told to not trespass (05/23/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Mississippi County's code enforcement officer may need to write up violations from the street. Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore said during the regular County Commission meeting Thursday that he has received several calls from county residents asking if Ken Stevenson, county code enforcement officer, is allowed to come onto their property...

Dolan honored (05/23/13)
SIKESTON - After years of working with Sikeston youth, David Dolan has been added to the Sikeston Honor Board. Dolan was honored Wednesday afternoon for his outstanding contributions to Sikeston's youth programs. He was cited for his dedication, contributions, and most of all, for his inspiration to young athletes and their coaches over the years...

Exhibit evolves into Levi's Children's Charity (05/23/13)
leonnah@standard-demcrat.com SIKESTON -- A Scott County family's desire to remember 3-year-old Levi Collom while coping with his death has helped the hundreds of people who've reached out to them over the past year -- and will continue to do so through a newly formed charity...