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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. DEMOCRATS PLAN NEXT BUDGET BATTLE MOVE A Senate measure to increase the government's borrowing cap is in the works. 2. HEALTH CARE ROLLOUT DRAWING RANGE OF RESPONSES...
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Shooting incident under investigation
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Department of Public Safety is seeking a Sikeston man for his alleged involvement in an altercation involving gunfire Monday. At about 6:21 p.m., DPS responded to a report of shots fired on the 1300 block of McDougal Avenue...
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Bobby Sweet
(Obituary ~ 10/08/13)
NEW MADRID -- Bobby Sweet, 76, died Oct. 8, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mary Schlitt
(Obituary ~ 10/08/13)
ORAN -- Mary L. Schlitt, 76, died Oct. 7, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Barbara Brown
(Obituary ~ 10/08/13)
CHARLESTON - Barbara J. Parker Brown, 85, died Oct. 8, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center at Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Luther Mitchem
(Obituary ~ 10/08/13)
SIKESTON -- Luther Mitchem, 74, died Oct. 7, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Kristy Davis
(Obituary ~ 10/08/13)
NEW MADRID -- Kristy Johnson Davis, 47, died Oct. 2, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Violetta Maclin
(Obituary ~ 10/08/13)
PARMA -- Violetta Ruth Maclin, 75, died Oct. 6, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 10/08/13)
It's been over two years since the flood and it's time for Mississippi County Commission to fix County Road 310. Yes, I know you think the U.S. Army ought to fix it because they flooded it and washed away the bridge. But obviously the Army is not going to fix what they broke, so it's time for the county commission to fix it. Maybe we can't afford a bridge. Maybe we just need to put in a low-water crossing, but we need County Road 310 so we can get back to our farms...
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Officials looking at health insurance options
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- As the Affordable Health Care Act hasn't made health insurance for city employees any less affordable yet under the current provider, city staff are directed to shop around. Karen Bailey, deputy city clerk, said the city's current health insurance provider, Anthem, offered the city a renewal with a rate increase of 21.72 percent. The city's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget provided for an increase of 15 percent...
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Principals recognized during board meeting
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston R-6 principals were recognized for the work they do during Tuesday's regular Board of Education meeting. October is National Principals Month, which has a theme of "Great Schools Have Great Principals," Brent Keefer, R-6 assistant superintendent for secondary/support services, told those present at the monthly meeting...
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Sikeston DPS officers teach students what to do in case of fire
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
jillb@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- When James Whitley arrived at Matthews Elementary School Monday afternoon, he came in a fireman's uniform with a father's heart. Whitley, a field training officer with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, along with DPS officers Adam Eftink, David Horton, Josh Buhler and Andy Vanover were at the elementary school to talk about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week, Oct 6-12. ...
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