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Baptist Press Reports on Human Rights Campaign Efforts to Alter Public Perception on Homosexuality
(Local News ~ 11/26/14)
NASHVILLE -- Baptist Press has released an in-depth look at the Human Rights Campaign's efforts to alter public opinion on homosexuality. The report examines both the HRC's new campaign in Mississippi and its overall efforts during more than three decades of seeking to advance LGBT rights...
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Thanksgiving, the beginning
(Editorial ~ 11/26/14)
In the reign of Queen Elizabeth of England, one of the sects of Puritans known as Brownist or separatist separated from the new Protestant Church of England and after much persecution took refuge in Holland. They finally determined to immigrate to America and started in ship Speedwell that joined the Mayflower, but later had to be abandoned. ...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Richland looks to underclassmen
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com ESSEX -- Despite only graduating two seniors, the Richland Rebels remain a young group entering the upcoming season where they'll try to improve on last year's three-win campaign. "We have a young bunch," Rebels' head coach Matt Cline said. "We're just kind of feeling things out. We're throwing a few new things on them and it's been going pretty good. It's been real competitive."...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Replacing leaders is biggest test for Oran
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- Falling just short of their fourth-straight district title, the Oran Eagles enter the upcoming season looking to replace their leading scorer while also contending with dropping down to Class 1 with rival Advance...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Portageville searching for offense after seniors depart
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- The biggest test for the Portageville Bulldogs going into this season will be finding replacements for their top scorers lost to graduation. A.V. Banks led the Bulldogs with an average of 25 points and to a Class 2, District 1 semifinal appearance last season and a 9-13 record...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: East Prairie returns veteran squad
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- Returning four of five starters from last year's team, the East Prairie Eagles bring back an experienced squad that's looking to keep the forward momentum they've built over the past several seasons. "When I took over there was some great kids here, but the program was in a total rebuilding mode," sixth-year head coach Casey Knight said. ...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Dowdy returns home, hopes to change culture at Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- New head coach Josh Dowdy is the product of a more lucrative time in Dexter basketball. The 1993 graduate-turned-coach was tutored by Dexter's winningest coach, Jim Hall, who racked up 415 wins during his time...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: SCC moves on to new challenge in Class 2
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Scott County Central will be moving onwards and upwards after claiming it's 17th state championship a season ago relying on three returning pieces to guide them through what is now their new home in Class 2. But moving up in classification is no deterrent from what the historically strong program has its eyes set on each and every year...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Bogan leads unsettled Bluejays into new district
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- While they bring back one of the top players in southeast Missouri, the Charleston Bluejays enter the season with little else settled as they try and replace most of last year's starting lineup. Reigning SEMO Conference Player of the Year Delfincko Bogan will lead a young Bluejay squad that hopes to gel in time to contend for their fifth-straight district title...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: New Madrid County Central muffles talk of great expectations
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- New Madrid County Central enters the new season with the most promise, arguably, of any team in southeast Missouri. The Eagles return nearly everyone from last season which includes all-state guard Willie Jimerson and a talented supporting cast to compliment the senior. On top of that, their district rival has a new postseason home which makes way for the 'districts or bust' adage surrounding the preseason hype...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Bulldogs hoping to reload, not rebuild
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- When a team loses eight seniors to graduation, including a two-time all-state player, it's usually a recipe for a rebuilding year for most schools. But Sikeston head coach Gregg Holifield, now entering his 17th year at the school, has constructed his program to the point of reloading, not rebuilding, and he hopes to continue that trend this season...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Bulldogs drop first game, Oran routs SCC
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
JACKSON -- The Sikeston lady Bulldogs opened their season with a 48-28 loss to Saxony Lutheran on Tuesday. The Lady Crusaders jumped out to a 15-9 lead after the first quarter and led 23-13 at the break. They outscored the Lady Bulldogs 25-15 in the second half...
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: New cast hoping to lift Risco back on top of new district
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com RISCO -- Their streak of consecutive district titles in Class 1, District 1 took a hit last season. Now the Risco Tigers will look to get back on top of a new district but they'll rely on a new cast to do so. The Tigers were moved to Class 1, District 2 along with Oran and Advance after winning four of the last five district championships in District 1...
- North Pemiscot Students of the Month- September (Local News ~ 11/26/14)
- North Pemiscot Students of the Month- October (Local News ~ 11/26/14)
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DAEOC Head Start/Early Head Start Breakfast Club
(Local News ~ 11/26/14)
NEW MADRID- Last Month, the New Madrid Early Head Start Center welcomed Ms. Marva Burton and Ms. Cheryl Hicks. During their visit the two enjoyed a family style meal with the infant/toddler classroom. They also were able to engage in playtime, where they interacted with the babies in different areas. During circle time, they sang songs and modeled the movements of the songs with the infants and toddlers...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 11/26/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SECURITY REINFORCEMENTS CONTAIN CHAOS IN FERGUSON The deployment of hundreds of additional National Guardsmen prevented a second night of riots in the Missouri town...
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Plymouth rocks!
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/26/14)
Second grade students at Southeast Elementary School in Sikeston presented a musical tribute to Thanksgiving Tuesday for their parents and fellow classmates. The students sang about Thanksgiving, mashed potatoes and even gobbled with a "turkey."
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Noranda awards four local students funding
(Submitted Story ~ 11/26/14)
NEW MADRID -- Jacob Bracey, Jenna Hawkins, Audra Porter and Kylie Spence were awarded 2014 Noranda Aluminum College Scholarships of $3,000. This year, Noranda Aluminum awarded a total of 10 scholarships, four of which went to children of employees at the New Madrid smelter...
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Winners announced
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/26/14)
The winners of the pumpkin decorating contest at the Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center were announced recently. Pictures from left are: Kami Marshall, fourth place, Carl Jacobsen, second place, Elias McClinton, third place and Wyatt Seiler, first place. There were 58 pumpkins entered into the contest and a total of more than $900 was raised for the PTO...
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Oran Elementary lists honor students
(Submitted Story ~ 11/26/14)
ORAN -- Oran Elementary has announced the honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. They are: Cody Albritton, Marshall Bradley, Sophie Bryeans, Brenden Campbell, Natalie Collier, Elizabeth Cureton, Andrew Dennis, Jase Fuemmeler, Lillian Knotts, Bralynn Morgan, Addison Nichols, Nathan Pobst, Scarlett Schlosser, Dixie Shoemaker, Elijah Shoemaker, Molly Spane, Benjamin Urhahn...
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SHS students attend leadership conference
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/26/14)
Six students from Sikeston High School and their sponsor recently attended the DECA Fall Leadership Conference at Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Pictured are, from left: Alan Newton, Katie Smith, Mohsin Rajput, Anniegeorgia O'Brien, sponsor Ryan Lindsey, Elizabeth Hay and Kobe Hutcheson...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 11/26/14)
I would please, please like to know when Lauren Wibbenmeyer is coming back to the news. You can call KFVS at 573-335-1212. This is about a cable company. They disconnected one of the neighbor's lines because they couldn't pay the bill and they left the wire hanging. Well, this is dangerous. I've got news for them. If I fall and break my arm or leg because of that wire, I will sue the #* out of that cable company...
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Presidential hopefuls start testing waters
(Editorial ~ 11/26/14)
Hillary Clinton, the heir apparent to the throne, may not find smooth sailing as many thought she would. The former first lady, secretary of state and senator has long been expected to walk into the Democratic presidential nomination with nary a concern...
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Kenny Blankenship
(Obituary ~ 11/26/14)
BENTON -- Kenneth Leroy "Kenny" Blankenship, 81, of Benton, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Kenny Anderson
(Obituary ~ 11/26/14)
SIKESTON -- Garry K. "Kenny" Anderson, 73, died Nov. 21, 2014, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Lorice Kuykendall Denbow
(Obituary ~ 11/26/14)
SIKESTON - Pallbearers for services conducted Monday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel for Lorice Kuykendall Denbow, 89, of Granite City, Ill., formerly of Sikeston, were: Chris Kuykendall, Carter Kuykendall, Scott Hansen, Larry Parker, Ronnie Kuykendall, Steve Shipley, Austin Kuykendall and Andrew Hansen...
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Vera Lamb
(Obituary ~ 11/26/14)
SIKESTON -- Vera J. Lamb, 87, died Nov. 24, 2014, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Timothy Hankins
(Obituary ~ 11/26/14)
KENOSH, Wis. - Timothy Lee Hankins, 50, died Nov. 23, 2014, in Milwaukee. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Randy Stewart
(Obituary ~ 11/26/14)
DEXTER -- Randy Alan Stewart, 55, died Nov. 23, 2014, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Radical Christmas aims to have biggest yet, plans to serve 1,000 children
(Local News ~ 11/26/14)
SIKESTON -- Over 30 area churches are coming together for a fourth year with a goal to bring 1,000 Sikeston-area children a happy Christmas. "Putting others' needs above your own is a powerful experience this time of year," said Brad Aycock, Radical Christmas team member and executive pastor at First United Methodist Church in Sikeston...
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Closed landfill gets good report, needs monitoring
(Local News ~ 11/26/14)
BENTON -- Scott County's closed landfill should get good marks but still requires monitoring. Dennis Ziegenhorn, county commissioner, said during the County Commission's regular meeting Tuesday that county officials met Thursday with a Missouri Department of Natural Resources official at the landfill located on hilly ground south of Benton...
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Sheriff's Department finishing year within budget
(Local News ~ 11/26/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- The Mississippi County Sheriff's Department is on track to end the year without going over budget. "We have a month to go but it looks good -- really good," said Darrell Jones, commissioner, during the regular weekly County Commission meeting held Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday...
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Woman charged with credit card theft
(Local News ~ 11/26/14)
BENTON -- A Kelso woman is facing fraud charges after using another person's credit card. Rena Elizabeth Miller, 44, is charged with the felonies of theft of a credit card and fraudulent use of a credit device. At approximately 11:20 a.m. Nov. 20, Cpl. Justin Wooten met with a victim who stated she had received a statement from the credit card company indicating the card had been used, and that she owed a minimum payment. The victim stated the card had not been used since 2008...
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Search warrant yields felony arrests for drugs and gun
(Local News ~ 11/26/14)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Two Sikeston women are facing drug and weapon charges after being arrested during a search of their home Tuesday. Regina Reed, 32, is charged with two class B felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute charges and unlawful possession of a firearm, a class C felony...
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