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PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Bluejays top East Prairie, SCC earns first win
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- Coming back from a two-point halftime deficit the Charleston Lady Bluejays took down East Prairie 73-63 for their first win of the season. After taking a five-point advantage out of the first quarter the Lady Bluejays were outscored 27-20 in the second quarter. Only trailing by two-points Charleston came out of the locker room and outscored East Prairie 20-13 in the third to retake the lead...
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Lady Bulldogs wear down Doniphan
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston's defensive attack remained constant and took it's toll on visiting Doniphan. It also helped that the bulk of the Lady Bulldogs' offense looked more like a race to the basket. "We just couldn't get back in transition," Doniphan head coach Zac Moore. "It was one of those things were we just ran out of gas."...
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OIT: Chaffee routs Richland, Oran moves on
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/13)
ORAN -- Led by Peyton Montgomery's 24 points the second-seeded Chaffee Red Devils dominated Richland in a 90-41 win that propels them into the semifinals. After taking an eight-point lead into the second quarter the Red Devils outscored the Rebels 35-16 to close out the half with a 27-point advantage...
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OIT: Braves cap night as favorites advance
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- They may not be the presumptive favorites as in year's past, but the Scott County Central Braves closed out opening night at the Oran Invitational Tournament Monday by making quick work of the Kelly Hawks. Seeded third, the Braves, who have won the tournament the last five consecutive years, had a 27-point lead at the half before rolling to a 74-29 win that books them a return trip to the semifinals...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 12/03/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SPEEDING TRAIN CRASH RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT SAFETY MEASURES Some experts say the Metro-North derailment could have been avoided if an automated crash-prevention technology had been installed on the system...
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Elizabeth Matthews
(Obituary ~ 12/03/13)
SIKESTON -- Elizabeth W. Matthews, 90, died Dec. 3, 2013, at Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Catherine Barnes
(Obituary ~ 12/03/13)
DEXTER -- Catherine Geraldine "Gerry" Barnes, 87, died Dec. 1, 2013, at the Cypress Point Nursing Center in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Joyce Harvey
(Obituary ~ 12/03/13)
SPRINGFIELD -- Joyce Kay Maynard Harvey, 47, formerly of East Prairie, died at 9:20 a.m. Dec. 1, 2013, in the Cox South Health Center in Springfield. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ralph Duffner
(Obituary ~ 12/03/13)
JACKSON -- The Rev. Ralph Joseph Jacob Duffner, 83, died Dec. 2, 2013, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Allison Freeman
(Obituary ~ 12/03/13)
LILBOURN -- Allison Grace Freeman, one-month, died Nov. 27, 2013, at St. Louis Children's Hospital. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gary Marron Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/03/13)
DEXTER -- Gary Thomas Marron Sr., 59, died Nov. 29, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Edith Lewis
(Obituary ~ 12/03/13)
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Edith Ivadell Lewis, 85, died Dec. 1, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 12/03/13)
I wish someone would find out where people are getting senior citizens' phone numbers. We are getting them regarding medical alerts. It's a no call line and I'm getting calls aimed at senior citizens, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Get some kind of reporter and see what you can do to get it stopped...
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County officials prepare for winter weather and more
(Local News ~ 12/03/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- When things are slow at the Scott County Courthouse is a good time to prepare for when things get hectic. Jamie Burger, presiding commissioner, said during the regular County Commission meeting Tuesday that the county road and bridge department has started mobilizing for the winter weather forecast for the county...
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