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Charleston shooting suspect turns self in to police
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man wanted in connection with a shooting turned himself into authorities. About 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Teco Woods, 31, turned himself in at the Charleston Department of Public Safety headquarters, according to Charleston DPS Director Robert Hearnes. ...
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Back to Back Classics
(Sports Column ~ 10/03/14)
It is very nice to be sitting back in my favorite chair, surrounded by my favorite people (and dog), and slowly recovering from a wild week down south. However, saying goodbye to the lake, land, people, and food of Washington County, Mississippi was tough!...
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PHS volleyball team continues win streak
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
On Monday night, the Portageville Lady Bulldogs hosted the Clarkton Reindeer. Portageville in two sets, won 25-12 and 25-9. The junior varsity won too, 25-19 and 25-12. "Both teams played very well after having not played since last Tuesday. I was a little concerned after having several days off after a 20 game in 15 day stretch," said head coach Barry Branscum...
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Senior Priggel leads Portageville to 40-14 win for a homecoming win
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
PORTAGEVILLE -- What it was,was a football game! No mercy rule, good line play and the Bulldogs winning a homecoming game. If a Portageville fan came to the game with high expectation, he or she did not leave disappointed. The Bulldogs were competitive, they played together, and never lost heart...
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Small-Game Hunting Forecast Mostly Sunny
(Outdoors ~ 10/03/14)
Conservation Department experts say favorable weather allowed upland game species to increase their numbers in the past year.
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Lady Dawgs leaves Chaffee behind
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
An exceptional effort by Taylor Tiffany spurred Portageville Lady Dawgs to an 8-0 win in seven innings over Chaffee on Monday at Portageville. Tiffany struck out 15 hitters en route to the Portageville Lady Dawgs win. She tossed seven innings of shutout ball and allowed only one hit...
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We cannot hide from God
(Column ~ 10/03/14)
"Where can I go from your spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; If I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. ...
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Chambliss and Samples crowned as Homecoming Royalty
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Portageville residents enjoyed an all-blue-and-white week in town last, as the community celebrated 2014 Homecoming last week. Homecoming Week was sponsored by the PHS Student Council and Art Club. The theme was "Cartoon Mania," coinciding with the Soybean Festival's theme, "Comic Con." The week concluded with the coronation of the PHS Homecoming Royalty Court King and Queen at Vic Reaves Field, and the victorious football game against the Scott City Rams, which PHS won, 40-14...
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Canalou man charged in stabbing
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
CANALOU -- A Canalou man faces felony charges for his involvement in a stabbing late Wednesday in New Madrid County. Justin H. Lafferty, 30, is charged with felony first-degree assault-serious injury and felony armed criminal action, according to Missouri Case.net...
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Sikeston junior high football splits with Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston eighth grade football team remained undefeated Thursday with a 36-22 win over Poplar Bluff Thursday at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. Sikeston went ahead 14-0 at halftime behind an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nate Self to Ricky Scott and a three-yard run by Kevin Jones in the first quarter...
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Sikeston hammered by Notre Dame middle hitters in straight sets
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston knew the test that was in front of them. It was tough enough going against one of the more formidable teams in the area, but hosting them two nights after losing to their rival in three sets tipped the scales a bit more...
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Lightning halts Sikeston in 2-1 loss to Marion, Ill.
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Less than a minute into Thursday's contest against visiting Marion, Ill., the Sikeston Bulldogs were put in a tough spot when a defensive breakdown led to a Wildcat goal. That deficit doubled by halftime before an early second half goal kept the Bulldogs in the game...
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Jaycee event will feature music, food, homebrew competition
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
SIKESTON -- After having a successful inaugural Oktoberfest, the Sikeston Jaycees are looking to grow the event even more this year. "This type of event is sort of a first in this area," said Travis Deere, who serves as the event chair on behalf of the Sikeston Jaycees. "We had a really great turnout last year, and want to see it get even bigger this year."...
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Lending a hand
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Lee Shell helps pack food boxes during the Koinonia Sunday School Classes activity to assist the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. The Koinonia Sunday School Class is from First Baptist Church. (Bob Greenlee, Staff)
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County purchases asphalt patching machine
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Mississippi County could be filling its own potholes -- in all sorts of weather -- by the end of the month. Mississippi County commissioners approved the purchase of a DuraPatcher asphalt machine and a truck to pull it with during their regular meeting Thursday...
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Cape Girardeau portrays a suffering town in movie
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
By Samantha Rinehart SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU -- When viewers take their theater seats to watch the feature film "Gone Girl," which premiered during a special Thursday night showing, they are first treated to an ominous shot of a foggy Mississippi River...
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Mae King Roberson
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
SIKESTON -- Lillian Mae King Roberson, 92, entered into God's presence on Oct. 1, 2014, at Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat.
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MaryAnn Maevers
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
SIKESTON -- MaryAnn Maevers, 77, died Oct. 1, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat.
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Clara Thurston
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Clara Thurston, 78, died Oct. 1, 2014, at The Lutheran Home. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat.
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Earnest Moore
(Obituary ~ 10/03/14)
SIKESTON -- Earnest Maderson Moore, 62, a resident of Sikeston, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 2014, at his sister's home. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 10/03/14)
This is to the landlords around here that want to charge you $400-$500 a month rent and then don't want to fix the houses. I don't think this is fair. When the 1st comes you want your rent money, when the 15th comes you want your money or you want to add a late fee. ...
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