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Still the champs
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- As much success Scott County Central has had, their boys basketball team plays the underdog role very well. The third-seeded Braves proved once again the road to a Class 1 championship runs through Ronnie Cookson Gymnasium as the defending champions dealt district favorite Leopold a 64-58 loss during the Class 1, District 2 championship game at Scott County Central High School...
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Portageville girls come up short against Hayti
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- After fighting neck-and-neck with Hayti for nearly three full quarters Friday the Portageville Lady Bulldogs saw their shot at the Class 2, District 1 title derailed by a rough final frame. Led by a hot finish from senior Jermika Covington the Lady Indians scored a game-high 27 points in the final quarter of the championship contest to lock up the district crown with a 58-39 win...
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Scott Central girls dominate Delta to win district crown
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- These Bravettes play with a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They remember all too well the blowouts they were on the wrong end of as freshman and sophomores as well as watching their boys win state title after state title...
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Sikeston rolls into districts by pounding DeSoto 84-32
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com DESOTO -- With district play right around the corner, the Sikeston Bulldogs were hoping to close out its regular season schedule against DeSoto with a good performance. "Good" may not be the most appropriate adjective as the Bulldogs put together one of its most impressive games of the season with a dominating 84-32 victory to ruin DeSoto's Senior Night...
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Inmate, 28, dies at local prison
(Local News ~ 02/23/13)
CHARLESTON -- A 28-year-old inmated at the Southeast Correctional Center in Charleston died Friday. Juan Peralta was pronounced dead at 4:37 p.m. Friday at the prison, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Corrections. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to our electronic edition...
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Local libraries receive funds to improve programs
(Local News ~ 02/23/13)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Some local libraries are looking to improve their offerings to the public later this year, thanks to state funds recently awarded to them. Mississippi County Library District received service and programming funds through this year's State Aid Equalization Program in the amount of $18,216.82...
- Scott County Central victories (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
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Reward offering doubles to $30,000
(Local News ~ 02/23/13)
PORTAGEVILLE -- The reward for information about a January fire that destroyed a Portageville business has doubled to $30,000. Crop Production Services is now offering a $20,000 reward. The Missouri Division of Fire Safety is still offering up to a $5,000 reward, and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible...
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New program will teach public about the judicial system
(Local News ~ 02/23/13)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Scott County residents will have the opportunity for any questions to be answered about future jury duty service and learn about the court process Tuesday through a first-time informational session hosted by the circuit court clerk's office...
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Mock City Council
(Local News ~ 02/23/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Perhaps littering is just a matter of ignorance. A discussion of Sikeston's litter problem and possible solutions were the topic for the Mock City Council's regular annual meeting held Friday at Sikeston City Hall...
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