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Regional champs
(Community Sports ~ 08/05/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com OSKALOOSA, Iowa -- Through a summer full of high expectations, the Charleston Fighting Squirrels made it clear that anything short of a berth in the Senior Babe Ruth World Series would be a disappointment. On Sunday, their dream became a reality as the Squirrels took down Oskaloosa, Iowa 6-0 to capture the Midwest Plains Regional championship and the spot on Senior Babe Ruth's biggest stage that goes with it...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 08/05/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1.'CHATTER' ABOUT TERROR THREATS KEEPS EMBASSIES CLOSED Diplomatic posts in 19 cities in Egypt, Libya and other Muslim countries will remain shut through Saturday...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 08/05/13)
I'm an 80-year-old man and I've lived through a lot of presidents. Some were mediocre, some not so good and some shouldn't have been up there in the first place. But none of them are as big a liar and racist as the one we have now. I just wanted everybody to know that I just got my mail in, and I've got this great big stack from the president. ...
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Nolan Smith
(Obituary ~ 08/05/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Nolan Lee Smith, 16, died Aug. 3, 2013, at the St. Francis Medical Center of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Ansel M. Clay
(Obituary ~ 08/05/13)
DEXTER -- Ansel M. Clay, 93, died Aug. 2, 2013, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter. Born Oct. 3, 1919, in Stalo, Miss., to the late William S. and Nannie B. Farish Clay, For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Dora Bissel
(Obituary ~ 08/05/13)
MALDEN --Dora Annabelle Bissel, 88, died Aug. 3, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Darrell Teeters
(Obituary ~ 08/05/13)
SIKESTON -- Darrell Teeters, 60, died Aug. 4, 2013, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Eagles hang tough in 13U Regional
(Community Sports ~ 08/05/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com FOUNTAIN, Colo. -- The 13U East Prairie Eagles baseball team fought for their playoff life over the weekend and were able to hang on during the 13U Midwest Plains Regional tournament in Fountain, Colo. After trouncing over Derby, Kan., 19-7 Friday, the Eagles were handed an 8-3 loss by Grand Forks, N.D. in the double-elimination tournament. Another loss Sunday would result in the end of their season...
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Organized mass chaos
(Local News ~ 08/05/13)
Thomas Davis gets covered with shaving cream by Abbie Thompson as Austin Crawford watches. This was one of the challenges during Sikeston First Baptist Church's Organized Mass Chaos held on Saturday at the church.
- Cowboy Color Run kicks off Rodeo events (Local News ~ 08/05/13)
- Saturday wreck (Local News ~ 08/05/13)
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East Prairie teen killed in one-vehicle accident
(Local News ~ 08/05/13)
MATTHEWS - A teen was killed when he lost control of his vehicle Saturday evening. At 8:45 p.m. on Highway 80, a half mile east of Matthews, Nolan L. Smith, 16, of East Prairie was driving eastbound. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Smith lost control of his vehicle which traveled off the roadway and overturned...
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Project iLearn: iPads handed out to Sikeston R-6 students
(Local News ~ 08/05/13)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston High School seniors were among the first group of students to receive their iPads Monday during an orientation for the new school year. "I'm excited!" senior Suzanne Sauceda said as she followed instructions to set up the iPad she'll use in all of her classes this school year...
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