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Kelly rolls past Willow Springs 20-0, headed to state semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- A lot is expected of the Kelly Lady Hawks softball team. Their illustrious history of state championships and trips to the state tournament are always chasing them to strive for more. But no one -- not players, not coaches -- expected what happened Saturday at Kelly High School...
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Notre Dame snaps Dexter's 14-game winning streak
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- For the third time this season the Notre Dame Lady Bulldogs had Dexter's number on Monday. Snapping the Lady Bearcats' 14-game winning streak, the Lady Bulldogs won a tight three game match, 25-22, 21-25, 25-19, as Dexter celebrated senior night...
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Lady Bulldogs edged by Kennett in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Their previous two matches went three sets with each team taking a win. It was no surprise Monday's regular season contest went three sets between the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs and Kennett. "Kennett and Sikeston are so evenly matched," Sikeston head coach Steve Beydler said. "I'm not sure if I've ever seen teams so evenly matched."...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 10/21/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. SAME-SEX COUPLES EXCHANGE VOWS IN NEW JERSEY U.S. Senator-elect and Newark Mayor Cory Booker presides over ceremonies in Newark as the Garden State becomes the 14th to recognize gay marriage...
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Wheetley gets fifth completed Habitat for Humanity home
(Local News ~ 10/21/13)
By Jill Bock jillb@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON - "It takes many hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home," said Sikeston City Council member Maude Harris at the dedication ceremony for Sikeston's fifth completed Habitat for Humanity home...
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Oktoberfest fun
(Local News ~ 10/21/13)
The Sikeston Jaycees held their first Oktoberfest on Saturday.
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Lorene Morrison
(Obituary ~ 10/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Lorene Morrison, 90, died Oct. 20, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ann Vaught
(Obituary ~ 10/21/13)
DEXTER -- Ann Vaught, 92, died Oct. 19, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Janet Meadows
(Obituary ~ 10/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Janet Meadows, 71, died Oct. 20, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Alice H. Payne
(Obituary ~ 10/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Alice H. Payne, 85, died Oct. 20, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Alma Marcum
(Obituary ~ 10/21/13)
MURRAY, Ky. -- Alma D. Brents Marcum, 86, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Oct. 19, 2013, at Spring Creek Health Care. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 10/21/13)
Obama is without a doubt the most anti-business president we have ever had, and the economy shows it. The working man is a dying breed in this country. How much more damage will Obama be able to do before the 2016 election when we have a chance again to elect someone who can really fill the shoes of the U.S. presidency? We have elected an extremely unprepared, incompetent person to the highest office of our country...
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Schools kick off Red Ribbon Week
(Local News ~ 10/21/13)
SIKESTON -- For 30 years, Red Ribbon Week has encouraged youth to be drug-free, and now healthy decision-making and anti-bullying messages are incorporated into the national campaign. Red Ribbon Week began Monday with the national theme, "A Healthy Me Is Drug-Free." Several school districts, including Sikeston R-6, are taking part in the week-long event...
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Dexter company will continue to haul Miner's trash
(Local News ~ 10/21/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com MINER -- Allied Waste Services of Dexter will continue to provide twice-weekly solid waste pickup service in Miner for another three years. In a split vote requiring Mayor Frank Tatum to cast a tie-breaking vote, the Miner Board of Aldermen accepted the low bid offered by Allied Waste Services during their regular monthly meeting Monday...
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