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SEMO Fishing Report
(Outdoors ~ 08/01/14)
Southeast Lakes Clearwater Lake Water Surface Temp: 82º Water Level (Range): normal Water Type: clear Fish Reported: Crappie: Slow Black Bass: Slow Bluegill: Fair Channel Catfish: Fair bluegill fair on worms and minnows; channel catfish fair on cut shad; all other species slow. (Reported on: 7/22/14)...
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Cervid comment period
(Outdoors ~ 08/01/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Conservation Commission recently approved proposed regulation changes to the Missouri Wildlife Code regarding the operations of hunting preserves and wildlife breeding facilities that hold white-tailed deer, mule deer, and their hybrids...
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Drone Takes Flight at Barton Agriculture Research Center
(State News ~ 08/01/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Research capabilities in the Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University are on an advanced path thanks to the addition of a new high tech tool -- an unmanned aerial vehicle or "drone" -- designed to enhance student learning...
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Farmers brace for high corn yields, lower prices
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Despite expecting a 10 percent increase in corn yields this growing season, Dan Jennings said decreased corn prices and other factors are cutting into profits. "It's going to be really tough to make money this year," he said. Jennings farms about 5,300 acres -- 1,800 of which are used for corn -- in the Sikeston, Missouri, area...
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Local attorney participates in Chicago half-marathon
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
It's not often that 53-year-old folks, such as military veteran Phil Hawkins, wins an Ironman, but he did. That was the inspiration Portageville attorney Shawn D. Young needed to get in shape and do his first half- marathon, last Sunday, July 20, in Chicago...
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Ship wrecked
(Column ~ 08/01/14)
There was once a man who was ship-wrecked and stranded on an island. Every day he prayed asking God to send someone to rescue him, but to his disappointment, no one ever came. Months passed and this man learned how to survive on the island. During this time, he accumulated things from the island and stored them in a hut that he constructed. One day after hunting for food and returning back to his ...hut, much to his dismay he saw that his hut was on fire along with everything else he owned!...
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The Man Behind the Curtain
(Column ~ 08/01/14)
What do Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, have in common? Besides the fact that they are both splendid, waterfront communities, probably not much. Except this: Seventy-five years ago this week, these towns were the first public release points for one of the greatest films ever. "The Wizard of Oz."...
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Hope Exchange scholarship recipients
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
Hope Exchange is pleased to award the 2014 Hope Exchange Scholarship to Mr. Jacob Bracey and Mr. Cooper Samples of Portageville High School, Miss Jessie Cowan, Miss Tiffany Makin and Miss Audra Porter of New Madrid Co. Central High School. Jacob is the son of James Bracey and Sheryl Scherer of Portageville and plans to attend University of Missouri-Columbia and pursue a degree in Engineering. ...
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Portageville Jaycees are back
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
The Portageville Jaycees are back!! We are proud to announce that the Jaycees has reformed due to the efforts of Tonya Vannasdall. She has done a lot to get the Chapter going and the Portageville Jaycees would like to thank her for everything she has done...
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Sikeston boy dies after running in front of car
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
SIKESTON- A 3-year-old Sikeston boy was killed Friday after he ran into the street in front of a car. About 9:15 p.m., Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle striking a pedestrian at 110 N. Ingram Road...
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Second annual Laps for Laken 5K Run
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
The second annual Laps for Laken 5K Run has been scheduled for September 6 in Hayti. The race will begin and end on the downtown Hayti Square. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with race time at 9 a.m., rain or shine. Early registrations are already being accepted, now through August 1. ...
- New Commander at American Legion Post #595 (Local News ~ 08/01/14)
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. GAZA TRUCE UNRAVELS WITHIN HOURS A three-day cease-fire quickly ends, with Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the accord. 2. CANTOR STEPPING DOWN EARLIER THAN EXPECTED...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 08/01/14)
This nation and the church had better wake up. This thing is about to come to a close soon. The Bible says when you start seeing Israel with armies you know that it's really at the door. You can't even trust your leaders anymore. The President needs to stop going to rock concerts and fundraisers and stay in the White House and do his job. ...
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Lillie Payton
(Obituary ~ 08/01/14)
PUXICO -- Lillie Marie Payton, 92, died July 30, 2014, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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John Hart
(Obituary ~ 08/01/14)
MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- John J. Hart, 68, died July 30, 2014. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Chuck Hampton Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/01/14)
FESTUS -- Pallbearers for services held Thursday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel for Charles Dale "Chuck" Hampton Jr., 49, who died July 27, 2014, were: Jeff Albright, Mike Litzau, Dale Williams, Tom Lomack, Mark Williams and David Hart.
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Carol Butler
(Obituary ~ 08/01/14)
CHARLESTON -- Carol Ann Butler, 68, died July 31, 2014, at her home in Charleston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Officer on the train
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
A Sikeston Department of Public Safety officer watches as a train passes the tracks Thursday in Sikeston. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Scott County Sheriff's Office and Sikeston DPS participated in "Officer on the Train" activities from 7:30 a.m. ...
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Area teens take part in MASH Camp at Sikeston Career and Technology Center
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
SIKESTON -- Natalie Vaught sighed with a bit of frustration. The stitches just weren't going in the way she'd wanted -- or the way they were supposed. But the Sikeston teen wasn't giving up. After some assistance from an instructor, Vaught began sewing the stitches into the seam of the banana peel just as she'd been shown...
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Shoppers can 'Stuff the Bus' this Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
SIKESTON -- Shoppers to Wal-Mart in Sikeston this Saturday can help local students receive school supplies this year. From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Sikeston retailer, residents can drop off school supplies for Scott County Central, New Madrid County R-1, East Prairie and Charleston school districts. The districts will each have a bus parked in the retailer's lot to accept supplies for their students...
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Scouts at work
(Local News ~ 08/01/14)
Sikeston Boy Scout Gavin Stoner (right) gets plasma cutting instructions from David Durham while working on his Metalworking Merit Badge Thursday evening at the Sikeston Career and Technology Center. This was the third year for the program and drew some 42 Scouts from eight different units...
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