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MDC talks winter turtle power
(Outdoors ~ 01/09/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- As winter sets in, some of our wildlife, like turtles, seem to disappear. According to Bruce Henry, a natural history biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), turtles are still here, they just have ways of hiding away to stay safe from the elements...
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Hot Savings on Amtrak Missouri River Runner Winter Fares
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
JEFFERSON CITY -- The weather outside might get frightful, but this winter, savings on Amtrak travel are delightful. Missouri River Runner passengers can save 20 percent on adult fares for travel January 5 through March 31. Book your seat using discount code V419 effective now through March 30, 2015. ...
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Store Clerk to Muscle Bound, Foster overcomes disease and doubt
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
One area youth is showing strength, courage, determination and faith to many today after a diagnosis in 2010 changed his entire life. Zach Foster, then 16, had just started working at Baker's Grocery Store in Portageville, when he started noticing differences in the way he felt and functioned throughout the day. ...
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"God, the Poor, and the Weak"
(Column ~ 01/09/15)
In Nehemiah 5, it's recorded that some of the people began exploiting the poor and Nehemiah steps in and cries foul. This servant of God considered the poor to be valuable members of society, and he protected them. Much of Scripture is replete with directives that have behind them the concern God has for the poor and helpless, people who have no power in society. Men may think of them as less important and less valuable, but God shows they are of great worth in His eyes...
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East Prairie cruises by North Pemiscot 81-43
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- Even after a week-plus layoff, the East Prairie Eagles showed no signs of rust Thursday night when taking on visiting North Pemiscot. Thanks to a hot start the Eagles built a commanding 35-point halftime lead before cruising to an 81-43 final...
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Judged photography show opens Friday at Sikeston Depot Museum
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
SIKESTON -- Southeast Missouri photographers have the chance to showcase their best images a judged exhibit in Sikeston. The 2015 Regional Judged Photography Show officially opened today and will be on display throughout February at the Sikeston Depot Museum. An awards reception is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the museum...
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Sikeston freshman and eighth grade basketball teams take down Cape Central
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston freshman basketball team took down visiting Cape Central 61-42 Thursday. Don Larry led the way with 18 points and Austin Branch added 14 for Sikeston, who improved to 3-1 on the year. CAPE CENTRAL (42) -- Parker 9, Carter 11, Margenthaler 9, A. Harris 11, E. Harris 2. FG 18 FT 2-12 F 18. (3-pointers: Carter 1, Margenthaler 3. Fouled out: none.)...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Dexter slips past Farmington, Oran nabs third at Delta tourney
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- The Dexter Lady Bearcats held off visiting Farmington 46-41 Thursday at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. Melanie McKuin scored a team-high 12 points while Hannah Thurmon added seven points, 11 rebounds and four steals...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. FRENCH FUGITIVES HOLED UP NORTHEAST OF PARIS The two brothers suspected of killing 12 people at a French satirical newspaper appear to have taken a hostage in the town of Dammartin-en-Goele...
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Software dispute appears to have solution
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- A dispute between Mississippi County's assessor and collector apparently has a solution in the works. Mississippi County commissioners met with County Collector Ann McCuiston, County Assessor Lisa Norton and representatives from the software vendors for each office during the County Commission's regular weekly meeting Thursday...
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Space heater causes fire at Sikeston residence
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
SIKESTON -- A fire in a home on Murray Lane was caused by a space heater, according to Sikeston Department of Public Safety Fire Division officials. The Fire Division responded at 6:37 p.m. to a report of a home fire on the 1300 block of West Murray Lane, according to DPS reports...
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Settlement offered for red-light camera tickets in Missouri
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
KANSAS CITY (AP) -- Nearly 900,000 people who paid fines for red-light camera tickets in Missouri can apply for partial refunds under a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against American Traffic Solutions, which operated the cameras in 27 Missouri cities. ...
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Man serving 50 years for assault contests both conviction and sentence
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
JACKSON -- Seth Summers, who is serving a 50-year sentence for his role in a 2011 assault that left the 4-foot-tall victim blind in one eye, is contesting his conviction and sentence. A jury in 2012 convicted Summers of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in connection with the Aug. 28, 2011, shooting of Joshua Abernathie. Judge William Syler gave Summers consecutive 25-year sentences on each charge...
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Preliminary hearing set for woman accused of killing her child
(Local News ~ 01/09/15)
MALDEN (SMNS) -- A preliminary hearing is set next month for a Malden woman accused in the death of her 5-year-old child. Tina Diann Burton appeared Tuesday in Division II of Dunklin County Circuit Court, said Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff McCormick. Judge John Spielman set the preliminary hearing for 11 a.m. Feb. 27...
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Phyllis Stewart
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
DEXTER -- Phyllis Jean Stewart, 80, died Jan. 8, 2015, at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Kenneth Biggs and John Carney will officiate...
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Joe Simmons
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
PORTAGEVILLE - Joe Simmons, 81, died Jan. 9, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Charlie Johnson
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
LILBOURN -- Charles E. "Charlie" Johnson, 70, died Jan. 8, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Clara Talley
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
SIKESTON -- Clara Maxine Talley, age 84, died Jan. 7, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Helen Stallings
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Helen Beatrice Thompson Stallings, 89, died at 7 a.m. Jan. 7, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Frankie Hicks
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
ALLENVILLE -- Frankie G. Hicks, 53, of Allenville, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, while coon hunting in Bollinger County. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 01/09/15)
Okay, okay, okay. We have our new no parking signs on North Ingram. Apparently DPS does not realize we have the signs up because people are still parking on North Ingram. Would you please get the police out here to start issuing tickets. I guess they think the signs are just a joke. No parking means no parking...
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