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Heartlander Abroad: Lake Washington Mississippi
(Sports Column ~ 09/26/14)
I have lived the grand majority of my life between Southeast Missouri and Northwest Tennessee, and am quite accustomed to the subtle nuances that distinguish our land from those who reside elsewhere. We have a surplus of bugs, it is part of life, but we have those bugs because we're fortunate enough to live in an area that is rich in fertile soil, vast wetlands which are connected one way or another to the Mississippi River, and abundant wildlife. ...
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Discover nature with elk driving tours
(Outdoors ~ 09/26/14)
This year's offerings include routes on Current River and Peck Ranch conservation areas.
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Down on the lake
(Column ~ 09/26/14)
Last summer, down on Lake Isabella, located in the high desert, an hour east of Bakersfield, CA, some folks, new to boating, were having a problem. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get their brand new 22 foot boat going. It was very sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much power they applied. ...
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You lookin' at me?
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
Mia Rodgers, 2, of Sikeston stares at an animal while touring the Jungle Safari Thursday at Sikeston Factory Outlet Stores. The traveling petting zoo and exotic animal exhibit from Florida, will be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 11 a.m. ...
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Wyatt woman killed in Thursday accident
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
MATTHEWS -- A Wyatt woman was fatally injured Thursday in a one-vehicle accident two and a-half miles east of Matthews. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 9:05 a.m. as Denise C. Fisher, 42, was traveling east on Highway 80. Her vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the left side of the road, overturned and she was ejected from the vehicle...
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Two blocked punts help Portageville down Hayti 34-18
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/14)
HAYTI -- The Bulldogs took their 2-2 record Friday night, visiting the Hayti Indians for a conference game. Coming off of a lopsided loss to Piggott, the Portageville Bulldogs found themselves in danger of doing the same thing Friday night against Hayti. The Bulldogs were looking for a rebound...
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Lady Dawgs Take Place in Jackson Tournament; Lose to Kelly and DeSoto
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/14)
JACKSON, MO - Last Saturday, the Portageville Lady Dawgs participated in the Jackson Invitational Tournament and came out in Third Place. Kelly's winning pitcher Alexas Dock belted a two-run homers they rallied to defeat Notre Dame, 8-5 in the championship game...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston ties Anna-Jonesboro, Dexter sweeps Lady Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com ANNA, Ill. -- Sam Cox and Audie Hay each found the back of the net during Sikeston's 2-2 tie against Anna-Jonesboro, Ill., Thursday. Overtime is not permitted in Illinois. Anna-Jonesboro, who's only losses on the season are to Perryville and Notre Dame, held a two-goal lead at halftime...
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Kelly strikes early leaving Sikeston with 9-1 loss
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Facing one of the best pitcher's in the area in Alexis Dock and a stellar defense to match, the Sikeston Bulldogs found out Tuesday just how dangerous it can be to spot the Kelly Lady Hawks an early lead. Giving up a combined five runs in the first two innings, Sikeston never caught up falling 9-1 to the Lady Hawks...
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LCRA website to sell properties coming soon
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Developers will soon be able to browse online for Sikeston properties. A website dedicated to showcasing properties owned by the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority is in the final stages of development, according to Jay Lancaster, public works director for the city of Sikeston...
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Early Head Start Breakfast Club
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
NEW MADRID- Recently, JaShaun McDaniel visited the New Madrid Early Head Start Center as a guest of the Center's Breakfast Club. McDaniel has lived in New Madrid for 18 years. He currently attends St. Charles Community College where he plays baseball and is pursuing a degree in computer technology...
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Portageville swimmers set to start Winter season
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
Three Portageville athletes, Max and Beau-Hunter Warren, and Laney Stone, will figure prominently as Racers Swimming will host two home meets on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at the Diane Sayre Recreation Center in Caruthersville. Teams from Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri will compete in the meets. ...
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15th annual Bloomfield, MO Rendezvous
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
Crowley's Ridge Blackpowder Club is hosting the 15th Annual Bloomfield, MO Rendezvous on October 10, 11 and 12, 2014 in Bloomfield. This annual rendezvous is a pre-1840's living history event. Throughout the event, those in attendance can expect to see primitive traders, demonstrations and a bow shoot, as well as items for purchase, such as hand-crafted jewelry. For the younger ones, there will be kids games and a candy cannon...
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Qulin Homecoming Pageants
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
The Qulin Homecoming pageants will take place Friday, October 3, 2014 at 6:30 at the Qulin Middle School Gym. Age divisions are for girls only and are as follows: 0 to 12 months, 13 to 23 months, 2 to 3 years, 4 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, 9 to 11 years, 12 to 15 years, and 16 and up years...
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Jaycees need help to "Stuff the Truck" Oct. 4th
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
The Portageville Jaycees will sponsor a "Stuff the Truck" event at Main Street Madness on October 4. Proceeds from the event will benefit the New Madrid County Animal Rescue. The Rescue takes in dogs from the entire county and assures they are in good health and spayed/neutered before being transported out of the county. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. U.S. STRIKES MILITANT OIL SITES FOR 2ND DAY More American-led airstrikes targeted oil installations and other facilities in territory under the control of the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, activists say...
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Legionnaire Tom Austin will serve as marshal
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
SIKESTON -- The Parade Marshal for the 70th Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade will be Legionnaire Tom Austin. While Austin will be the marshal a special guest will be Paul O. Sanford, the national vice commander of the 2.4-million member American Legion...
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Herb Culbertson
(Obituary ~ 09/26/14)
CONROE, Texas - Herbert Wayne Culbertson, 52, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Sept. 25, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Helen Umphenour
(Obituary ~ 09/26/14)
WAPPAPELLO -- Helen Umphenour, 78, died Sept. 24, 2014, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Togetherness, teamwork key to 70-year success of carnival
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Seventy years after the Sikeston American Legion started the Cotton Carnival, members continue to build upon its foundation of togetherness. "Nobody wants individual recognition," said Brad Barnes, chairman of the Cotton Carnival Parade. "We're just one big family. We do it because we care; otherwise we wouldn't do it all."...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 09/26/14)
Thank you for printing article about the report by the Standard and Poor's that Missouri and many other states are slowly destroying the morality of our great nation and its states by the lack of understanding or the political belief that the cost of government should be financed by a sales-tax base of taxation rather than the ability to pay system. ...
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Jail's intake form will be changed following meeting
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- The Scott County Jail will no longer require law enforcement officers to sign an intake form indicating a prisoner is "fit for confinement" before accepting the prisoner. Sheriff Rick Walter announced the change during a meeting Friday at the Scott County Courthouse called by David A. ...
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