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Sikeston takes away much from tough competition
(High School Sports ~ 06/12/11)
DEXTER -- Soldan head coach Justin Tatum and his Tigers did exactly what they set out to do. On top of playing tough competition at the 2011 Rib City Shootout, they caught a glimpse of last year's Class 4 state champion Sikeston Bulldogs on two different occasions --defeating the defending champs each time...
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Basketball camp will feature state champions
(Community Sports ~ 06/12/11)
SIKESTON -- For kids who are interested in basketball and want to improve their game, the YMCA of Sikeston will have state championship caliber instructors on hand to do so. Sikeston basketball head coach Gregg Holifield and members of the 2011 state champion Bulldogs are going to help tutor kids in the ways of basketball...
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Woodpeckers invade local Senior Babe Ruth scene
(Community Sports ~ 06/12/11)
CHARLESTON -- While most people are familiar with the Charleston Fighting Squirrels, the Charleston community will boast a second Senior Babe Ruth team this season in the Woodpeckers. Consisting of kids from local schools such as Charleston, East Prairie and Oran the Woodpeckers have been able to post a 3-3 record on the season, including a doubleheader split with the Squirrels last Thursday...
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SAYB Scores
(Community Sports ~ 06/12/11)
Self Insurance 12, Ferguson Medical Group 3 Hits: (S) Self 1, Hester 2, Aycock 2, Reed 1, Rice 1, Pittman 1; (F) Russell 1, Glass 1. First Midwest Bank 6, Standard Democrat 2 Hits: (F) Hicks 1, Thompson 1, Goodman 1; (S) Comstock 1. Fabrite 10, Nunnlee 0...
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R-6 Board faced tough decision
(Editorial ~ 06/12/11)
The Sikeston School Board decision this week to close the Morehouse Elementary School produced no winners. But given the options, I suspect the eventual outcome was in the cards long ago. I can fully understand the hurt expressed by the countless Morehouse residents over the loss of this important community ingredient. ...
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Jimmy Lutes
(Obituary ~ 06/12/11)
SIKESTON -- Jimmy Dale Lutes, 44, formerly of Morehouse, died at 8:48 a.m. June 10, 2011, at his home. here to log on to the electronic edition.
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Michelle McMackin
(Obituary ~ 06/12/11)
ST. LOUIS - Michelle McMackin, 43, formerly of Marston and Matthews, died June 7, 2011, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
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Offices will be closed Monday
(Local News ~ 06/12/11)
SIKESTON -- The offices of the Standard Democrat will be closed Monday and no paper will be published in observance of the Flag Day holiday. The office will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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PA applicant briefings are set
(Local News ~ 06/12/11)
SIKESTON -- The Federal Emergency Management Association will hold public assistance applicant briefings around the area this week. "This is for public assistance, anyone that is a school, city, public road/ditch district -- anyone that is a business or organization for the public," said Amber Scudder, emergency management director in Scott County. "This is when they put in a claim for federal money, just like calling FEMA for individual assistance."...
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Organizers gear up for big ride that attracts hundreds
(Local News ~ 06/12/11)
EAST PRAIRIE -- As Southeast Missouri's corn crop continues to grow, organizers are preparing for the 10th annual Tour de Corn charity bike ride, which begins in East Prairie. "This is a fun ride, opposed to a race," said organizer Silvey Barker. "It's just a ride that you do at your own leisure in your own time."...
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Brandom makes campaign official
(Local News ~ 06/12/11)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - A Sikeston resident made it official Saturday: She is seeking the District 27 Senate seat. Speaking before a group of supporters gathered in Cape Girardeau, 160th District State Rep. Ellen Brandom launched her campaign to represent the people of Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Mississippi, Perry and Scott counties in Jefferson City as their senator. The office is currently filled by Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, who will be forced out by term limits...
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News about disaster aid is slow
(Local News ~ 06/12/11)
NEW MADRID - It was -- and still is -- a waiting game. New Madrid County officials watched and waited as the water inundated the county. Then waited some more as the waters began to recede. Now, the wait is to learn how much assistance will be received...
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Friday fire
(Local News ~ 06/12/11)
Firefighters with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety battle a fire Friday afternoon. At 2:53 p.m., they were called to Pallet Connection at 1650 Highway HH in reference to a fire. During the blaze, it was reported that 10,000 pallets were destroyed, as well as four vehicles. Firefighters remained on the scene until about 6:30 p.m., and were assisted by other departments...
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Another birthday celebrated
(Local News ~ 06/12/11)
Cancer survivors were honored and celebrated during New Madrid County's Relay for Life which began Friday evening and ended early Saturday. Fifteen teams participated in this year's event, which began with a lap by all New Madrid County cancer survivors. The relay also included games, competitions, music and, of course, laps around the track...
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