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State Bound: Lady Hawks taking another shot at a state championship
(High School Sports ~ 10/23/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Getting to the Class 2 final four has never been a problem for the Kelly Lady Hawks. It's something they've done six times in the past nine years alone. Taking that final step to a state championship, however, is something the Lady Hawks haven't been able to accomplish since 2004...
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Prep Roundup: SHS falls to Advance in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 10/23/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com ADVANCE -- Despite rallying back for an extra-point win in the second set, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs saw host Advance hold on for a 25-17, 26-28, 25-21 win Tuesday. Sadera Williams and Esther Chinwuko had seven kills each to lead the way for Sikeston while Alexis Odom added four kills to the cause. Kalli Williams and Victoria Knight had three kills. Beydler led the team in three different categories including assists with 24, digs with 25 and aces with three...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 10/23/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. MORE TROUBLE IN THE U.S. NUCLEAR ARSENAL Air Force officials tell The AP that twice this year, officers entrusted missile launch keys left a blast door intended to help stop intruders open...
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Author, famous physician will speak Feb. 22 in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 10/23/13)
By Jill Bock jillb@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON - It was education and determination which took Ben Carson from a life of poverty to becoming one of the nation's foremost physicians. In February, Carson will be in Sikeston to talk about his life and the country that made it possible...
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Widespread frost expected Thursday in SE Missouri
(Local News ~ 10/23/13)
PADUCAH, Ky. - The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch from late Thursday night through Friday morning. According to the NWS, high pressure will build in with a reinforcing shot of cold Canadian air Thursday night. This will cause temperatures in Southeast Missouri to drop to at or below freezing across the entire area...
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Flamingos flocking: Raising money for Relay for Life
(Local News ~ 10/23/13)
Flamingos are being placed in yards as part of Relay for Life fundraiser.
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ThinkFirst Missouri: Speakers tell personal stories to Sikeston students
(Local News ~ 10/23/13)
ThinkFirst Missouri, an education and advocacy group dedicated to preventing traumatic injuries and promoting vehicular safety spoke to Sikeston students on Tuesday.
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Melvin Johnson
(Obituary ~ 10/23/13)
LILBOURN -- Melvin Johnson Jr., 78, died Oct. 20, 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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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 10/23/13)
Recently I read in SpeakOut where a person thought Medicaid needed to be expanded in Missouri. This person talked of the poor. Just what is poor these days? When I was young, we were poor. We had no air conditioner, no color TV or cable. At times we had no phone. ...
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It is time to admit Obamacare's failure
(Editorial ~ 10/23/13)
The massively flawed rollout of the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, should come as no surprise given the unanswered questions that have plagued the federal monstrosity from the very beginning. But equally as predictable is the reaction of the Obama lemmings, who continue to insist all is well in Obamaland and the "glitches" are little more than technical issues caused by massive interest in the new law...
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Sikeston eighth grade girls take down East Prairie
(High School Sports ~ 10/23/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston eighth grade girls basketball team defeated East Prairie 43-21 Thursday, Oct. 17 at Sikeston Junior High. Olivia Nash led the Lady Bulldogs with 17 points. She scored 11 in the first half. Hailey Noon added eight points while Breanna McClinton scored six...
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Donations, meal recipients needed for annual Thanksgiving day dinner
(Local News ~ 10/23/13)
SIKESTON -- Thanksgiving may be a month away, but it's not too early for Sikeston-area residents to get their names on the list of meals to be delivered on the holiday. According to Marlene Stevens of Sikeston, who has coordinated the dinner over the past several years, plans are in full swing for this year's Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, which falls on Nov. 28...
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