Stories from Monday, September 23, 2013

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- They dominated possession and shots-on-goal to the point that the majority of Monday night's game between Sikeston and Saxony Lutheran was played on half of a soccer field. Sikeston wound up 5-0 winners over Saxony after three goals in the first half, but Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe wasn't completely satisfied...

sports@standard-democrat.com FARMINGTON -- Unable to overcome a rough first half, the Sikeston Bulldogs junior varsity football team fell 38-14 to Farmington on Monday. An early field goal put the Knights and with a couple touchdowns they took a 17-0 lead entering the second quarter. Two more scores in the second quarter left Farmington up 31-0 entering the break...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Despite putting up late rallies in both sets against the Bloomfield Lady Wildcats Monday night, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs left the court still searching for their elusive first win of the season. Unable to slow down Bloomfield's attack while handing out free points on unforced errors, Sikeston fell in straight sets, 25-16, 25-19...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Runs have come few and far between for the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs this season. That unfortunate trend continued Monday as Sikeston fell to the visiting Jackson Indians at the Sikeston Sports Complex 6-0. So far this season the Lady Bulldogs are averaging 3.8 runs a game. Jackson handed Sikeston their sixth shutout of the season while breaking their current two-game winning streak in the process...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. KENYA STRIKES AT AL-QAIDA-LINKED FIGHTERS The military launches an operation to free hostages and capture or kill armed militants after a bloodbath at an upscale Nairobi mall. But hours later, the standoff continues...

Saxony Lutheran at Sikeston, 6 p.m. Jackson at Sikeston, 4:30 p.m. Oran at Portageville, 4:30 p.m. Bloomfield at Sikeston, 6 p.m. Woodland at Dexter, 6 p.m. NMCC at South Pemiscot, 6 p.m. Sikeston at Notre Dame, 4 p.m. Charleston at Kennett, 4 p.m. Farmington at Dexter, 4 p.m...

NEW MADRID - When it comes to school, every day counts. That's the message the New Madrid County R-1 School District is putting forth with a new, stricter attendance policy. The New Madrid County R-1 School Board approved the revised police during its September Board meeting...

Ellie Burton decided she would rather walk than ride Saturday during the Missouri Bootheel Healthy Start's Baby Buggy Walk in the Park at the Sikeston Sports Complex. The day was designed to promote exercise and healthy behaviors with those attending receiving a free stroller. Walking with 18-month-old Ellie is Terry Burton...

Matthews celebrated Community Day Saturday with a variety of games, pageants, music and food. Trying their skills at apple bobbing were Carly Gremard, left, and Lauren Towe. Both girls managed to get an apple. A car bash drew a large audience as the public had the opportunity to take a sledge hammer to an old vehicle. The annual event is sponsored by the Big Prairie Jaycees...

CARUTHERSVILLE - A 14-year old driver is the 42nd fatality in the Troop E area following an accident Sunday. At 5:40 p.m. Sunday on County Road 341, .2 miles north of Route U, Laura G. Gurley, 14, of Caruthersville was driving southbound when she lost control of the vehicle, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The car then overturned...

Josh Hopkins delivers a pitch in the Bums for Kenny Wiffle Ball Classic that was held Saturday at the Sikeston Sports Complex. Thirteen three-man teams took part in the event that raised over $900 for the Kenny Rogers Children's Center.

SIKESTON -- Edna M. Colbert, 85, died Sept. 21, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


RANDLES -- Frankie Dean Hutson, 58, died Sept. 21, 2013, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. m.

ORAN -- Kathy Sue Martinez, 44, died Sept. 21, 2013, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


DUTCHTOWN -- Earl W. Stevens, 85, died Sept. 22. 2013, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


AUSTELL, Ga. - Glenn Conger, 87, died Sept. 21, 2013, at Atria Assisted Living Center in Austell. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


ELLSINORE -- Jerry Fredrick Triplett, 80, died Sept. 20, 2013, in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- A national grant will put books in the hands of local youngsters. The Sikeston Public Library has received a $2,000-grant from Target. According to Ann Thompson, children's librarian, the funds will be used to implement the 2013-2014 Family Night Programs...

I'd like to speakout about the use of cell phones. Wonderful invention, but they way they have taken over, and people don't have common sense with them anymore. When you go to someone's house, and you want to see them and visit with them, don't continually be on your cell phone and be talking to other people. ...