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Hammerin' Hanna
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Before Thursday's season opener against Poplar Bluff, new Sikeston head softball coach Eric Voorhees spent plenty of time deciding where to bat sophomore Hannah Placek. After hitting late in the order most of last season it was a given the sophomore would be moving up in the lineup. The question was whether she'd land in the second or fourth spot...
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Lady Bulldogs drop season opener to Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- First match jitters got to the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs tennis team Thursday afternoon. A rough start in doubles competition put the Lady Bulldogs in an 0-3 hole before falling to visiting Poplar Bluff 6-3 at the Sikeston Public Schools Tennis Courts...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 08/30/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA PREPARED TO ACT UNILATERALLY AGAINST SYRIA Following the British Parliament's refusal to support military action against the Syrian government for suspected use of chemical weapons, White House officials say Obama is undeterred. French President Francois Hollande also gives a nod of approval...
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Larry Goines
(Obituary ~ 08/30/13)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Larry R. Goines, 81, died Aug. 24, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Jim Lankford
(Obituary ~ 08/30/13)
DEXTER -- James Bryan "Jim" Lankford, 74, died Aug. 28, 2013, at his home near Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ruby Barbre
(Obituary ~ 08/30/13)
NEW MADRID -- Ruby Barbre, 78, died Aug. 29, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Thomas Arnold
(Obituary ~ 08/30/13)
BENTON -- Thomas L. Arnold, former attorney in Benton passed away April 19, 2013, in Green Valley, Ariz. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Robbie Abner
(Obituary ~ 08/30/13)
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- Robert Jason "Robbie" Abner, 36, formerly of Mississippi County, Mo., died at 6:50 a.m. Aug. 29, 2013, at his home in Ocean Springs. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Evelyn Dieter
(Obituary ~ 08/30/13)
DEXTER -- Evelyn Estelle Dieter, 96, died Aug. 28, 2013, at the Miner Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Oran bats come up big in first game
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- Oran pitcher Tatum May got plenty of run support during the Lady Eagles' season opener Thursday. May pitched a complete game win while Oran pounded East Prairie 17-3 at Oran High School. May not only held East Prairie (0-1) to three runs but she was also an offensive leader at the dish with three hits including two doubles...
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Officials to lower utility rates, proceed with projects
(Local News ~ 08/30/13)
NEW MADRID -- Last week, the city of New Madrid sold its interest in its power plant for $100 million. This week the City Council sat down to look at ways to use the money. The city is to receive a $25 million downpayment, which officials expected to be paid today. ...
- Field Day presentation (Local News ~ 08/30/13)
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 08/30/13)
I'm the lady that has the daughter that had the blood clot in her leg. We want to thank all the Christians and the people in our church for all your prayers. She's going to be okay. They think she will be okay and I just want to say thank you and God bless every one of you that was involved in this prayer for my daughter. She still needs your prayers. Right now is not a good time for our family. Just keep praying...
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