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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. GRIDLOCKED GOVERNMENT GRINDS TO A HALT The Senate and House reject each other's budget plans, leading to the first government shutdown in 17 years...
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Catfish tournament and fall festival offer plenty to do in New Madrid Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
NEW MADRID - For families, fishermen or anyone casting about for something to do Saturday, the Bass Pro Big Cat Quest Tournament and the third annual New Madrid Fall Festival might just hook you. While the Bass Pro Big Cat Quest participants are searching for the big fish in the Mississippi River on Saturday, Christina McWaters, executive director of the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce, said there is plenty for visitors to do as they wait to see the big catches...
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Wyatt man sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
CHARLESTON -- A Wyatt man was sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Monday for child abuse, assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Jeff Hemphill, 27, was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Mississippi County by Judge David Dolan after being found guilty in a jury trial on Aug. 23...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 10/01/13)
I read with great interest the new school absentee policy at New Madrid. I just have a couple of comments I'd like to make. I see some very good points about keeping the children in school, which in turn keeps the money going to the school, which we greatly need. ...
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Charles Hamaker Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
DEXTER -- Charles Wayne Hamaker Jr., 36, died Sept. 30, 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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Varna Cagle
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services held Saturday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel for Varna Lee Cagle, 94, who died on Sept. 26, 2013, were: James R. Taylor, Jerry Redden, Zachary Woods, Bill Taylor, Randy Fowler and Dan Wisely.
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Lisa Snider
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
DEXTER -- Lisa Snider, 84, died Sept. 29, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Many events are planned for the day-long festival
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
NEW MADRID - It's twice as much fun at New Madrid on Saturday when New Madrid's annual Fall Festival is combined this year with the Bass Pro Big Cat Quest Tournament. Fall Festival vendors will set up at 9 a.m. along Main Street. According to Christina McWaters, executive director of the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce, there will be crafts such as handmade wreaths, jewelry, signs and wild game calls for sale. Food will also be sold throughout the day...
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Burglary under investigation
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- An early-morning burglary of a Sikeston business is under investigation by the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. A burglary of C and K Building Materials on East Malone was reported to DPS by the business owner at 5:48 a.m. Monday after arriving to open the business, according to Capt. Bill Mygatt of the Sikeston DPS...
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County commissioner won't support northern route
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Scott County officials have nothing positive to say about locating a proposed interstate corridor north of the county. Dennis Ziegenhorn, Scott County commissioner, said during the regular Scott County Commission meeting Tuesday that he does not support a proposed route for a new east-west interstate corridor, Interstate 66, as presented last week...
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