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Pemiscot County Jail chosen to house prisoners from New Madrid County
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
By Staff report news@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID - The Pemiscot County Jail will house prisoners from New Madrid County - at least for the next six months. At their Monday meeting, the New Madrid County Commission accepted the bid of $30 per prisoner per day from Pemiscot County. New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens was in the process Tuesday of moving the county's prisoners from the Scott County Jail, which had housed prisoners for the county since July 2, to Pemiscot County...
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Get help with Farm Bill programs and other assistance
(Community News ~ 07/23/14)
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Private Land Services staff are teaming up with staff from Quail Forever, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) to host a series of conservation workshops around southeast Missouri for landowners and land managers...
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Familiar regional next step for determined Squirrels
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/14)
Getting to the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament has never been a problem for the Charleston Fighting Squirrels. Taking that next step to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series, however, is a feat they've only managed twice during that run.
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Plat needed for subdivision; county water recommended
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Even without a planning and zoning commission, there are still requirements for subdivisions in Scott County. Tom Beardslee, addressing officer for the county, advised commissioners during their regular meeting Tuesday of a request to assign a street name for subdivision to be located off of County Road 346 on the north side of Highway 77 near Kelly High School...
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Meth labs found in Sikeston residence
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston woman is in jail facing felony charges for meth labs found in her home. Sherrie Jane Hamlin, 44, is charged by the Scott County Prosecutor's Office with attempting to manufacture methamphetamine, a class B felony, and the class D felonies of possessing meth precursors with intent to manufacture meth and possession of meth paraphernalia...
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Preliminary hearing set in second degree murder case
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
NEW MADRID - A preliminary hearing is scheduled in September for a woman accused in the death of a Sikeston man. Savannah R. Davis will return to Division II of New Madrid County Circuit Court at 1 p.m. Sept. 4 for her preliminary hearing on charges of second degree murder and armed criminal action. Davis is charged in the July 11 death of John Sharber...
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Health camp for local high schoolers offered in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
SIKESTON -- Area high school students interested in pursuing careers in the health field will have the chance to gain some hands-on experience and knowledge during a two-day camp later this month in Sikeston. Set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30-31 at Sikeston High School, the 2014 Missouri Area (Health Education Center) Science and Health "M*A*S*H" Camps is offered to local teens in ninth through 12th grades...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. THE FINAL DAYS AND HOURS OF FLIGHT 17'S PASSENGERS The Boeing 777 traveling from Amsterdam to Malaysia held the promise of beginnings and endings for many on board: the thrill of a new adventure or dream vacation for some, and the comfort of going back home for others...
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Bloomfield citizens to decide fate of $10M bond issue
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
By Jonathon Dawe SEMO News Service BLOOMFIELD -- According to Bloomfield Mayor Donna Medlin, a lot of work continues to be done on the city's water lines; but more work is needed. Recently, the city of Bloomfield had a water tower renovated and painted...
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Stoddard County Election: Aug. 5 ballots feature special election and amendments
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
By MIKE MCCOY SEMO News Service BLOOMFIELD -- The Aug. 5 Primary and Special Election is less than two weeks away. The ballot features a special election to replace former State Rep. Dennis Fowler (Dist. 151) and a highly contested race for Associate Circuit Judge, Division III, with incumbent Steve Mitchell facing Brad Jarrell in the Republican Primary...
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Aline Tompkins
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Aline Tompkins, 94, died July 23, 2014, in the East Prairie Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Silas Rhodes
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- Silas Asa Rhodes, the infant son of Michael Rhodes and Christi Wilson Rhodes of Bloomfield, died July 19, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Terry Martin
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
SIKESTON -- Terry Lynn Martin, 58, died July 20, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Eldon Chasteen
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
ROCKVIEW -- Eldon Lyod Chasteen, 68, died July 21, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Randy Pointer
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
MATTHEWS -- Ernest "Randy" Pointer, 57, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Faye Gist
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
NEW MADRID -- Needa Faye Gist, 72, died July 21, 2014, at the Golden Living Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Claude Anspach
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
SIKESTON -- Claude Anspach, 78, died July 19, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lucille Sullivan
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
SIKESTON -- Ellnora "Lucille" Sullivan, 92, died July 21, 2014, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gaylon Couch
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Gaylon Drake Couch, 55, died July 12, 2014. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Alfred Martin
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
CHARLESTON -- Alfred Herbert Martin, 94, of rural Charleston, died July 21, 2014, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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William Ryan
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
CHAFFEE -- William T. Ryan, 88, died July 20, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Jack Nelson
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
JACKSON -- Darnell W. "Jack" Nelson, 84, died July 17, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Administration's policies fail to revive sagging US economy
(Column ~ 07/23/14)
Despite the White House assessment last week that the Obama foreign policy has brought a new "global tranquility," the headlines would say otherwise. You would have to search long and hard to find "tranquility" across the world that is being touted by this administration...
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I'll worship the real sun god
(Column ~ 07/23/14)
The summer usually involves plenty of days of swimming and lake trips, leaving me with a bronze tan, the kind you see in statues made of Greek gods. Minus the muscles and fictitious physique, of course. Unfortunately this summer, Mother Nature has not cooperated and the number of days out in the sun has been limited. This has left me looking pasty with a trip to the beach coming up in a few weeks. That can mean only one thing -- sunburn on vacation...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 07/23/14)
If Obama is so interested in the immigrants, why don't he go over there with them to their countries and spend his taxes taking care of them instead of spending American citizens' taxes? He belongs over there with them anyway. He's not doing nothing for this country. I think he should be sued and thrown out of office. All he is is a Communist and a backstabber to the Americans. He just changes the Constitution to suit his will. That's ridiculous...
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