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Editorial: Newspapers provide authenticity for public notices (5/1/24)Standard DemocratTransparency has become a buzzword for those who spend our tax dollars. Especially for those who are running for an elected position that controls how those tax dollars are spent. They promise to be a watchdog and cut out wasteful spending and be up front and public with their decisions. Some follow through; others push to the side those thoughts once they’re elected and in charge of the purse...
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Fire destroys mobile home in New Madrid (5/1/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — In the evening hours of April 13, the fire department was paged to a house fire on the corner of Church and Waters streets in New Madrid. A passerby called in that an unoccupied mobile home was on fire. When the fire department arrived on scene, there were already flames coming out of the windows and doors of the home. The fire was knocked down, and after several hours it was...
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Speakout (4/27/24)If you support the teachings of Jesus and the Bible, how can you even possibly, as a Christian, justify supporting the Democrat Party who legalizes and supports abortion, murder in other words? You need to ask yourself that question and why the Democrats destroy our economy and why they support the Hamas who would behead women, gays and anybody that crosses them? You tell me how as Christians you...
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A Concord Minute: Dys-connected to the vine (4/26/24)“I am the true vine, and my Father is the Vinedresser… I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” - John 15:1, 5-6 ESV Recently, my wife got us involved with a money management tool. ...
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Letter: Proposed ‘right to an abortion’ amendment is misleading (4/26/24)Dear Editor: The Catholic Church supports and defends society’s most vulnerable, especially women and children, through accompaniment, social services, and material assistance. A misleading proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution suggests that a “right to an abortion” is needed to protect women, while the amendment could actually put women at risk and endanger preborn children. ...
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Speakout (4/26/24)The woman who was killed at the Jan. 6 riot was not a good Trump supporter nor a good veteran. She was a criminal breaking into the Capitol building.
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Speakout (4/24/24)Regarding the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol in Washington, contrary to what Democrats would tell you, only one person was killed that day. She was an unarmed Trump supporter and a veteran. She was shot in the head or the neck. Again, she was unarmed. She was white and the guy who shot her was black. He has been given a medal and has appeared on Democrat TV shows which he is paid. So I guess if...
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Speakout (4/20/24)Just read the article on the “Girls State” documentary. Sounds like she is pro-abortion and she likes the way that California handles the issue. Are you aware that California allows the abortion through the ninth month? On demand? I think that’s a terrible thing. Thank you.
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Letter: Missourians should support water supply bills (4/19/24)Dear Editor: Do you care about access to our abundant water supply? You certainly should. My support for Sikeston and the Southeast region runs deep. Through my involvement in the Sikeston Regional Chamber, Southeast Missouri Regional Water District and as a local farmer, I understand the connection our water resources have to the ability of our communities to thrive. ...
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Guest commentary: Defend life; decline to sign (4/19/24)The Rev. Colby ElbertAttention to all citizens who live in Scott, Mississippi and New Madrid Counties. There are steps being taken to legalize abortion in the state of Missouri. Bishop Edward M. Rice, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Father Colby Elbert, Pastor of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 245 West Front Street, Sikeston; Women of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church (WSFXCC); Knights of...
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A Concord Minute: Jesus is the good shepherd (4/19/24)“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. … I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.” - John 10:11, 14-15 ESV...
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Speakout (4/19/24)Yes, my name is Shirley and I’m trying to find a piano I am trying to witness to the Lord with my singing and I need music to play the piano and I sing. If anyone has one out there, I’m sure you will be blessed.
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Thanking our telecommunicators (4/17/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. —Over the last month, we have investigated two separate incidents where prohibited purchasers who live in the city of New Madrid have attempted to buy a gun from a licensed gun dealer in another jurisdiction. In one instance the prospective buyer had a previous conviction for domestic assault; in the other, the man had previously been found to be mentally incompetent. In both...
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Speakout (4/17/24)Something needs to be done about animals running lose on the 600 block of Taylor Street. There are both dogs and cats running wild, and the animal control has nothing about it. I do not appreciate them using my yard as their bathroom, and the cats climbing on both mine and my wife’s vehicles. I know Sikeston has a leash law but, it’s not being enforced. Please resolve this issue. I would...
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Speakout (4/13/24)I’d like to thank Jean Turner Cross of Poplar Bluff for the intelligent letter on March 22 to the Standard Democrat on aboration rights in our state. I’d also like to ask the newspaper where I can sign the petition to get a constitutional amendment on the November ballot so all Missourians can vote on the issue of abortion? Thank you.
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A Concord Minute: Open my mind, Jesus (4/12/24)“Then [Jesus] said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and...
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Speakout (4/12/24)If you support the teachings of Jesus and the bible, how can you even possibly, as a Christian, justify supporting Trump?
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Speakout (4/10/24)When you go to church this Sunday, you might ask your preacher, pastor, priest or minister for the new “God Bless the USA Bible.” Trump wants you to have one to help him pay for his criminal charges and lawyer fees. Is this the new America we live in?
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Speakout (4/6/24)The Faith and Freedom group, one of America’s leading evangelical groups announced it will be spending $62 million to promote Trump and pay for his crimes. I think it’s time for you evangelicals to ask your church where your hard-earned donations are going. These political church donations should also be taxed as they are not being used for charitable contributions. After attending many churches...
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Speakout (4/5/24)To the Speakout contributor who blamed President Biden for the high prices of houses and goods. Did you forget about all the tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber and agricultural products which Trump put in place and we are now paying higher prices for? Trump has been campaigning that he would put even more tariffs in place if he was re-elected.
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A Concord Minute: Easter is the way of life (4/5/24)“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forever more.” - Psalm 16:11 ESV Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! Easter blessings be yours this April. The (western) church once more observed the Lord Jesus’ resurrection on March 31. The alleluias put away for Lent came back in full at the sight of an empty tomb....
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Speakout (4/3/24)Is the mail service getting even worse? Last month from Sikeston my mail took 11 days to Kansas City, Missouri, 12 days to Ohio, and 14 days to Dallas. I’m worried the delays will cause late charges on my bills. It used to take about four to five days to get anywhere in the U.S. I know this is election year and Trump wants your mail delayed because he thinks voting by mail is rigged. Is the...
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Speakout (3/30/24)Scott County again, is asking for another ½-cent sales tax increase to fund supposedly needed law enforcement, building repairs and road repairs on the April election ballot. What are they doing with the Biden infrastructure money they received? What are they doing with the new and increased sales tax they collect on the marijuana sales they are now receiving? What are they doing with the new...
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Thought of the Week: Easter — a day and season for new beginnings (3/29/24)Easter is upon us. Sanctuaries will be decorated with Easter lilies. Some folks will don new clothes as a way to celebrate new life. Lenten fasts will end, and an Easter feast will be looked forward to. And as Americans, we will find some way to incorporate chocolate into this festive day, whether it be chocolate eggs or chocolate bunnies or chocolate cake...
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A Concord Minute: Forsaken for you (3/29/24)“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?” Psalm 22:1 On Friday March 29, Psalm 22 was read by many congregations during their Good Friday services. Psalm 22 gives us a glimpse into the human experience of suffering, despair, and yet trust in God’s faithfulness. ...