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OT Thriller
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Charleston Lady Bluejays may not be the most consistent shooting team from the floor, but when it comes to hitting their freebies, there's not many better. Nailing 9 of 10 free throws in overtime, and 23 of 33 overall, Charleston hung on for a wild 58-54 overtime win against the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs Thursday at the Sikeston Field House...
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State-ranked Saxony Lutheran tops Bravettes
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Things went south quickly for the Scott County Central Bravettes on Thursday while hosting Saxony Lutheran. Under a hail of six first quarter 3-pointers, the Lady Crusaders were able to build a 27-point halftime lead before cruising to a 65-39 win...
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John Houchin
(Obituary ~ 02/08/13)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for funeral services held Wednesday at First United Methodist Church for John Houchin, 76, who died Feb. 3, 2013, were: Bill King, Gary Putnam, Mike Musgrave, Junior Boner, Rick Landers and Luca Houchin. Ponder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements...
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William George
(Obituary ~ 02/08/13)
SIKESTON -- William Russell George, 90, formerly of Bertrand, died Feb. 7, 2013, at his home. Born Oct. 7, 1922, in Charleston, to the late William Louis and Orlene Sue Franklin George, in 1984 he moved from Cahokia, Ill., to Bertrand where he lived until 2008 when he moved to Sikeston. ...
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Bub Sadler
(Obituary ~ 02/08/13)
BELL CITY -- Stephen Duane "Bub" Sadler Jr., 45, a very much loved son, husband, dad, granddad and friend, died Feb. 6, 2013, at his home near Bell City. Born Jan. 4, 1968, in Kingsville, Texas, the son of Stephen and Veronica Markland Sadler of Morley, he was a 1986 graduate of Scott County Central School and was of the Baptist belief...
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Ruby McConnell
(Obituary ~ 02/08/13)
DEXTER -- Ruby Dell Taylor McConnell, 100, died Feb. 6, 2013, at the Winchester Place in Bernie. Born Nov. 12, 1912, in Antoine, Ark., to the late Robert and Annie Speer, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter. On Dec. 21, 1932, in Delight, Ark., she married Carl Taylor who preceded her in death Feb. 25, 1987. In 1997, she married Paul McConnell who also preceded her in death...
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Skip Wallace
(Obituary ~ 02/08/13)
DEXTER -- Charles "Skip" Wallace, 68, died Feb. 6, 2013, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Born May 2, 1944, in Nashville, to the late Charles Blake Wallace and Judith Prentice Wallace, he was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Dexter, owner of Skip Wallace Chiropractic in Dexter and a veteran of the U.S. Army...
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Ronnie McIntyre Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/08/13)
MOREHOUSE -- Ronnie Lee McIntyre Sr., 72, died Feb. 6, 2013, at his home. Born Sept. 9, 1940, in Sikeston, to the late Monroe and Mary Smith McIntyre, he was the founder of McIntyre Construction and owner until his retirement in 2004. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Morehouse and the American Legion Post 114 of Sikeston...
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Thatch, NMCC take care of Puxico 74-39
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles quickly vanquished the visiting Puxico Indians Thursday 74-39 at New Madrid County Central High School. Armondo Thatch led the Eagles with a new season-high of 31 points. Corey Guest added 13 for NMCC...
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Miner police arrest Poplar Bluff woman
(Local News ~ 02/08/13)
MINER -- An ongoing investigation by the Miner Police Department led to the Thursday arrest of a Poplar Bluff woman wanted on criminal charges in Miner. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to our electronic edition...
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Underwood appointed associate circuit judge
(Local News ~ 02/08/13)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Joshua D. Underwood was appointed as an associate circuit judge for New Madrid County. Underwood's appointment was announced Thursday by Gov. Jay Nixon to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Charles Spitler. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to our electronic edition...
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Morehouse man celebrates 102nd birthday, good health
(Local News ~ 02/08/13)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com MOREHOUSE -- Buddy McCain claims he doesn't know anything or have anything to say, but those who know him disagree. The Morehouse man turned 102 years old on Wednesday and celebrated the milestone with family, friends and caretakers stopping by in person and phoning McCain to wish him a happy birthday throughout the day...
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Poker tournament will help raise funds for House of Refuge
(Local News ~ 02/08/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The House of Refuge's annual Texas Hold'em Tournament will take place at a new location this year. This year's fundraising poker tournament will be Saturday with registration opening at noon and play to begin at 1 p.m. The event will be held in the Sponsor Building at the Sikeston Jaycees Rodeo Grounds on North Ingram...
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