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Sikeston junior varsity takes second at ND tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston junior varsity basketball team finished second in the Notre Dame J.V. Tournament on Saturday afternoon after falling 43-36 to Notre Dame. Sikeston fell behind 17-5 after one quarter and trailed by as much as 25-5 in the second quarter, but eventually rallied to trim the lead in the fourth quarter...
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Quick start leads NMCC to win over Blue Devils
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- Three players scored in double digits for New Madrid County Central as they fended off West Memphis, Ark., 79-68 Saturday during the finale of the Riverbend Classic at New Madrid County Central High School...
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Porter sinks game-winner, Scott Central defeats Covington 71-69
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- After trailing the entire first half, the Scott County Central Braves showed once again it's not how you start, but how you finish. Taking on Covington, Tenn., on the second day of the Riverbend Classic, the Braves rode a hot second half to a 71-69 win over the Chargers that was sealed with a game-winning shot from junior Jeffery Porter...
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Bogan lifts Charleston to 66-56 win over Liberty Tech
(High School Sports ~ 12/01/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- Delfincko Bogan is back to his old tricks. The Charleston senior scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and helped stave off Liberty Tech, Tenn., Saturday during the second day of the Riverbend Classic at New Madrid County Central High School...
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Freezing rain could pose driving hazard
(Local News ~ 12/01/14)
PADUCAH, Ky. - A freezing rain advisory is now in effect until 6 p.m. this evening. The National Weather Service issued the advisory noting rain will change to freezing rain today as the temperatures fall below freezing. "The freezing rain will fall on warm ground and amouts will be light, but it still may pose a hazard for area travelers, especially on elevated surfaces and roadways like bridges and overpasses" forecasters stated...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 12/01/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA WILL HOLD CABINET MEETING ON FERGUSON The president will gather with his closest advisers, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials to discuss the events surrounding the shooting death of Michael Brown...
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Murder suspect in custody
(Local News ~ 12/01/14)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting is in custody. Craig "Pico" Marks, 35, turned himself in to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety at approximately 4:50 p.m. Sunday. Marks was being sought for the early Sunday morning shooting of Tyrell Banks, 22, of Haywood City. Banks later died from his wounds...
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Gunshots injure 4
(Local News ~ 12/01/14)
CHARLESTON -- A shooting that left four injured late Saturday in Charleston is under investigation. According to Charleston Department of Public Safety Chief Robert Hearnes, around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, the department began receiving calls of multiple gunshots around the 600 block of Vine Street...
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Keeping a family tradition
(Local News ~ 12/01/14)
Seven-year-old Ashley Smith is learning about lighting and keeping family tradition as she assists her father, Steven Smith to string lights south of Matthews over the weekend. Smith explained they were working on the project in memory of his dad, Rickey Smith, who died earlier this year. According to Smith each Thanksgiving Day he would join his father in putting up the holiday lights. This year he expects to have 4,000 lights in place along with other holiday decorations...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 12/01/14)
When is somebody gonna do something about people rioting in Ferguson? That is utterly ridiculous, burning down businesses, burning cars. They oughta put their butts in jail and make them work. Then they should have to take that money and pay it back for all the stuff they've looted. ...
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Michael Colove
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
DEXTER -- Michael Scott Colove, 35, died Nov. 28, 2014, at his home in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Beulah Shipman
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
DEXTER -- Beulah Jones Shipman, 93, died Nov. 29, 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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Helen Bridges
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
BERTRAND -- Helen Bridges, age 77 of Bertrand, passed away at 2:33 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at her residence. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Paulette Douglas
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
SIKESTON - On Nov. 29, 2014, at 2:35 a.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, our MawMaw, Paulette Douglas, went to fly with the angels. We are sure she was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are very blessed to call her our MawMaw...
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Jonnie Mehler
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- Jonnie Heggie Mehler, 97, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died Nov. 28, 2014, at Hermitage Gardens Care Center in Southaven. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Karen Turner
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Karen B. Turner, 63, of Columbus, Ind., passed from this life at 4:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at I.U. Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Linda Prince
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
NEW MADRID -- Linda Sue Prince, 68, died Nov. 30, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Hazel Pratt
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
DEXTER -- Hazel Verda Ross Pratt, 97, died Nov. 30, 2014, in Dexter. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with the Rev. Phillip Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in the Walker Cemetery...
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Linda Kay Bray
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
Linda Kay Bray, nee Mitchell, 65, of Kimberling City, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was born August 23, 1949 in Gideon, MO. She worked for the Post Office for 30+ years. She began her career in Portageville, Mo in the 1980's. ...
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Lloyd Edward "Sonny" McMillen
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
Lloyd Edward "Sonny" McMillen, Jr. was born November 23, 1965 in Hayti, MO to Loyd Edward McMillen, Sr. and Gail Alexander McMillen. He died Friday November 21, 2014 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, MO at the age of 48 years, 11 months and 29 days...
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Portageville Fire Department- November
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/01/14)
Fire Department City Incidents- 2 11-06-14: Firemen responding- 13; Location- 201 E. Main St.; Smoke Scare. 11-16-14: Firemen responding- 5; Location- Federal Compress; Water Main Break- Fire Hydrant. Rural Incidents- 2 11-02-14: Firemen responding- 10; Location- 387 County Rd. 314; Structure Fire...
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Busted: Copper thieves caught in act
(Local News ~ 12/01/14)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Three suspected copper thieves are behind bars thanks to new technology and a quick response by the Butler County Sheriff's Department. Deputies arrested Zachary A. Hicks, 26, of Dexter, Mo., Nathan C. Wombles, 28, of Fisk, Mo., and Michelle L. ...
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Chester Cravens Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
DEXTER -- Chester Gary Cravens Sr., 81, died Nov. 29, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, with David and Melody Snodgrass officiating...
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Carolyn Coram
(Obituary ~ 12/01/14)
LOWNDES -- Karen "Carolyn" Coram, 63, died Nov. 29, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran. A committal service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with the Rev. Jerry Stroup officiating...
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