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Sweet celebration
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
Catholic Schools Week is this week.
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Local farmers honored
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
Staff Reports news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Several individuals who have made contributions to the regional agriculture community were honored at the annual Farmers Recognition Luncheon on Thursday at the Clinton Building. Four awards were given: Farm Family of the Year to the Rinehart Family; Outstanding Young Farmer to Taylor Burke; Farm Woman of the Year to Sheila Beggs; and the Agri-Business Service Award Award to Ken Walters...
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Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning; fire danger for region
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
PADUCAH, Ky. - Low humidity, dry conditions and gusty southerly winds have prompted the National Weather Service to declare a Red Flag Warning from noon to 5 p.m. today. The affected area includes Southeast Missouri along with the Mark Twain and Shawnee National forests as well as the recreational area around Lake Wappappello...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. U.S. EXPECTED TO SHOW SOLID GROWTH FOR LAST THREE MONTHS OF 2013 Economists forecast annual growth rate of 3.3 percent. GDP increased at even stronger 4.1 percent rate the quarter before...
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Center gearing up for Telethon Idol auditions
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
SIKESTON -- Those seeking this year's title as the winner of the Kenny Rogers Children's Center's Telethon Idol should be prepared to prove their singing ability but relax in the process, according to event officials. Auditions for the ninth annual singing competition/fundraiser will take place Feb. 22 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau at the JC Penney wing...
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Anita Henson
(Obituary ~ 01/30/14)
HAYTI - Anita Faye Henson, 62, died Jan. 28, 2014, at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lora Isaacks
(Obituary ~ 01/30/14)
MARSTON -- Lora Mae Isaacks, 61, died Jan. 29, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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David Wheeler
(Obituary ~ 01/30/14)
DEXTER -- David S. Wheeler, 82, dies Jan. 27, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Alonzo Grooms
(Obituary ~ 01/30/14)
CHAFFEE -- Alonzo Grooms, 86, died Jan. 29, 2014, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lois Newman
(Obituary ~ 01/30/14)
SIKESTON - Lois Newman, 90, died Jan. 30, 2014, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Aloyce Barnhill
(Obituary ~ 01/30/14)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Aloyce Mayberry Barnhill, 81, died Jan. 29, 2014, at the Mark Twain Caring Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 01/30/14)
I cannot believe the school board proposal that will be on the April ballot. $32 million! Are you kidding? That is stupid. You claim Lee Hunter School is maxed out. Well, you caused that problem yourself when you closed Morehouse Elementary. The students had to go somewhere. I will not support this bond issue. I don't want or feel we need all that they have proposed. The last thing I want is to pay more taxes. They get enough of my money as it is...
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Stolen items recovered
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
STEELE -- Two men are in custody after being in possession of stolen property. According to Steele Chief of Police Billy Joe Stanfield, on Jan. 28 officers were notified of a vehicle broken into on N. First Street. A handgun, iPad, watch and camera were reportedly taken...
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Sikeston/Bootheel Area United Way meets fundraising goal
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston/Bootheel Area United Way has exceeded its goal for its annual fundraising campaign. The 2013-2014 campaign goal was $110,000, and $112,120.41 was raised for several agencies in Southeast Missouri, according to Glenna Shy, executive director of the local organization. The campaign -- which had its largest fundraising goal in the local organization's history -- kicked off in September and ended last month...
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Clock ticking for owner to clear burned-down school
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- The owner of the burned-down Dogwood School has until March 4 to completely clean the lot up or the county will do it for him and send a bill. A hearing for violations of the county's nuisance ordinance on that property for Avery Hutcheson Jr. was held during the regular Mississippi County Commission meeting Thursday...
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