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Michael Jensen

Michael Jensen
The President's rules aren't really so fair
I had to review a text of the President's State of the Union address to verify that what I thought I heard, I actually heard. But there it was in black and white. And with those few words, I have at long last found some point of agreement with our President...

Casting your vote: Local turnout low for Tuesday election (02/08/12)
news@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Voters in Scott and Mississippi counties were in line with the statewide trend of overwhelmingly selecting incumbent President Barack Obama for the Democrat's candidate and Rick Santorum to face him as the Republican candidate...

Whole lot of shakin' (02/08/12)
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DPS arrests Illinois man for burglary of Sikeston business (02/08/12)
SIKESTON -- An Illinois man faces a list of charges after being tracked down following a burglary at a Sikeston business. Max B. Boswell, 19, of McNabb, Ill., is charged with second degree burglary, first degree property damage, resisting/interfering with a felony arrest and misdemeanor stealing...

Essex man arrested for child molestation (02/08/12)
SIKESTON - An Essex man was arrested after a child reported she was "inappropriately touched" by him. Scott County Prosecutor Paul Boyd charged Danny Keith Foushee, 57, with first degree child molestation (a class B felony) for the December incident...

Popular Super Bowl commercial features a native of Sikeston (02/08/12)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Doritos' slingshot grandma may well have honed her marksmanship during her summers in Sikeston. Among the top commercials which aired Sunday during the Super Bowl was "Sling Baby" in which a wheelchair-bound grandmother and an infant team up to retrieve a bag of Doritos from a bully who taunts them with the snack from a tree house...

Railroad crossing work begins today (02/08/12)
SIKESTON - Beginning at noon today, Ruth Street at the railroad crossing will be closed to traffic due to rail and pad replacement. The work, performed by Burlington Railroad, will take approximately 24 hours. Beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, the West North Street railroad crossing will be closed for rail and pad replacement. This work is also expected to take about 24 hours to complete...

Ferry reopening delayed (02/08/12)
EAST PRAIRIE - Due to an electrical issue, the Dorena-Hickman Ferry will have to delay the start of service on until about 9 a.m. today. Captain Ed Floyd and his crew thought they had worked out some minor issues during a shakedown cruise today. However, on the last run this evening a problem developed with a solenoid on the barge ramp controller...

No.1 Super Bowl commercial features Sikeston native (02/07/12)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Doritos' slingshot grandma may well have honed her marksmanship during her summers in Sikeston. As of this posting, "Sling Baby," which features Sikeston native Jacqueline Scott, was leading the poll for top Super Bowl ad...

Man charged with burglary at Huck's convenience store (02/07/12)
SIKESTON -- An Illinois man faces a list of charges after being tracked down following a burglary at a Sikeston business. Max B. Boswell, 19, of McNabb, Ill., charged with second degree burglary, first degree property damage, resisting/interfering with a felony arrest and misdemeanor stealing...

Presidential primary preparation (02/07/12)
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Zoning issue heard by council (02/07/12)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Proponents of rezoning Sikeston's "northern corridor" for offices say it's all about aesthetics. Opponents to the change -- who also happen to own undeveloped property there -- say the city should stick to its original plan...

School screenings (02/07/12)
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Officials OK budget for Mississippi County (02/07/12)
news@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Facing infrastructure repairs and flat revenues, the Mississippi County Commissioners approved a conservative budget during a special meeting Monday. Total revenues for the county's 35 funds are projected at $7,247,568.99 with $7,953,314.34 in budgeted expenditures for a total operating deficit of $705,745.35 in 2012...

Matthews man faces charges (02/07/12)
SIKESTON - A Matthews man is charged with five counts of child molestation following an investigation by the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Jewel Gross, 65, is charged with five counts of first degree child molestation. Charges were filed by Scott County Prosecutor Paul Boyd...

Show a success (02/06/12)
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United Way campaign surpasses initial goal (02/06/12)
SIKESTON - Thanks to the generosity of Southeast Missourians senior citizens can continue to look forward to a hot meal at noontime, the Scott County Transit Service will keep on rolling and Girl Scout and Boy Scout will get some extra support. The 2011-12 United Way campaign far and away surpassed its goal, this year bringing in a record-setting $110,901.82. ...

Bootheel woman seriously injured after being hit by drunk driver (02/06/12)
CARUTHERSVILLE - A woman is in serious condition after being hit by a drunk driver. At 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Caruthersville police responded to the 1600 block of Carroll following a report of a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

Elm Street in Marston closed for railroad crossing repairs (02/06/12)
WILLOW SPRINGS - Route EE (Elm Street) in New Madrid County will be CLOSED while BNSF Railroad crews repair the railroad crossing. This crossing is located between Toney Street and McCarty Street west of Marston, Mo. The road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting...

A SHS salute (02/04/12)
Local veterans receive a standing ovation prior to the Sikeston/Poplar Bluff basketball game on Friday night at the Sikeston Field House. The veterans were honored as part of Veterans Night which is conducted once each basketball season. Members of the Sikeston concert band play during the ceremony. Local residents who served in World War II or in the wars in Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Panama, Gulf and Operation Iraqi Freedom were thanked for their service to the country...

Caucus counts for GOP (02/04/12)
SIKESTON -- Want to have a say in who will be the Republican presidential candidate? Participate in your local caucus. There seems to be plenty of "confusion over why the caucus counts and the Missouri Republican primary on Tuesday does not," said Dee Cookson, chair of the Scott County Republican Central Committee. "I wanted to clear it up so the voters of Scott County can express their views and be part of the political process."...

Noranda donates firetruck to town (02/04/12)
MARSTON - Assistant New Madrid Fire Chief Steven Lewis walked around the firetruck checking out each lever and knob. Tom Chism, a member of the Noranda Emergency Action Team, walked with him explaining the ins and outs of the machine which has served the company for the past 12 years...

All smiles (02/04/12)
New Madrid County Central senior Jessi Beasley is all smiles after being crowned the 2012 basketball Homecoming Queen on Friday night at New Madrid County Central High School. Her escort, senior Earl Grissom, scored six points against visiting Scott County Central later in the evening...

Patrol honors citizens (02/03/12)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON - The motto of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is service and protection. On Thursday, the Patrol honored not their own but three citizens for the service they rendered. Capt. George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, presented Larry Thresher of East Prairie with an Honorary Trooper certificate and Bill E. ...

Boyd emcees talent show (02/03/12)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston native Neal E. Boyd will take the stage in a showcase of local talent -- this time as emcee. The Heartland Talent Showcase Winter Benefit Concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Cape Central Junior High Auditorium...

Dramatic moment (02/03/12)
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