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Portageville Bulldogs win by three against Clarkton
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/15)
The Portageville Bulldogs kept their fans in tense moments last Friday, as they defeated the Clarkton Reindeer by three points, 68-65. In the first quarter, Clarkton brought in the height and power shooters, taking possession of the game with a four-point lead. At the first of the period, Portageville attempted to take control with three 3-pointers, but soon lost that lead...
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2015 Basketball Homecoming Coronation
(Local News ~ 02/05/15)
Portageville High School held its annual 2015 Basketball Homecoming Coronation last Friday night. The event was held before the varsity matchup with the Clarkton Reindeer. Senior Jill Kellams was crowned as the 2015 Homecoming Queen. She is the 17 year old daughter of Mike and Renee Kellams. She is the granddaughter of Roland and Mary Haygood of Portageville and Kelly and Loretta Kellams of Portageville. She has one brother, Mason...
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Courthouse Centennial kicks off
(Local News ~ 02/05/15)
NEW MADRID - The kickoff of the celebration marking the New Madrid County Court House's 100th birthday came complete with cake. County and city officials along with State Rep. Don Rone gathered Friday evening for the first of the activities commemorating the century-old building...
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Girl Scout Camp Latonka to remain open
(Local News ~ 02/05/15)
WAPPAPELLO -- Friends of Girl Scout Camp Latonka and two other camp committees in the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland Council were given approval by the Board of Directors to continue their efforts towards keeping the camps open and available for usage by Girl Scouts as well as the public...
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The Mystery of Suffering: It's Purpose
(Column ~ 02/05/15)
In John 16:33 Jesus promised his disciples and through the apostle John the Holy Spirit promises us that, "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." Within the mystery of suffering certain questions are often raised. First, could God spare us from suffering? We know that God is all powerful so most would agree that if He wanted to He could prevent suffering from even occurring. So really the question comes down to: Why does God allow suffering?...
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'Against the Sun': Sikeston man's World War II life raft story told in new film
(Local News ~ 02/05/15)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man's true story of being stranded on a life raft with two other men in the South Pacific during World War II has finally been made into a film -- 73 years later. "Against the Sun," officially released last month in most of the U.S., is based on a book published in 1942, the same year the events took place, "The Raft" by Robert Trumbull...
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Regarding Ameren's request
(Column ~ 02/05/15)
On Monday, January 26th I had the opportunity to testify before the Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding Ameren's request for a rate increase in Missouri. A portion of this request would raise electricity rates at Noranda Aluminum, the bootheel's largest private employer, by 14 percent. In addition to being a large employer, Noranda is the state's largest electric consumer and has made clear a rate increase of this size threatens the aluminum maker's sustainability in Missouri...
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Partridge, Gardner family recognized by state for helping Special Olympics
(Local News ~ 02/05/15)
SIKESTON -- For Jeff Partridge of Sikeston, coaching local children in various sports through Special Olympics Missouri has a little bit to do with his love for the game and everything to do with his love for the players themselves. Partridge was named "Outstanding Coach" by Special Olympics Missouri during its annual awards luncheon Jan. 17 in Branson. Also receiving statewide recognition was the Gardner family of Sikeston, who were named "Outstanding Family."...
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Referee gives young player chance to score after sidelined with injury
(Community Sports ~ 02/05/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Youth sports encourages teamwork, fun and togetherness. For nearly 30 years, Tim Foust has tried his best to make sure of that in the Sikeston area. So when given the chance on Jan. 24 inside the YMCA of Sikeston's gymnasium, Foust, a referee for YMCA Little League Basketball, held true to a promise he made to every kid in the league...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 02/05/15)
The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. FRENCH, GERMAN LEADERS TO PUSH UKRAINE PEACE INITIATIVE Hollande and Merkel will travel to Kiev and then to Moscow with a proposal "based on the territorial integrity of Ukraine."...
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Troopers arrest murder suspect
(Local News ~ 02/05/15)
ST. JOSEPH -- A Cape Girardeau man was in custody late Wednesday night on charges he shot a man to death Sunday near Hiram, Missouri. Michael Burkman, 47, is accused of killing John C. Fowler, 57. Burkman was charged Monday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action by Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Jackson...
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Illinois man is charged in SEMO student's shooting
(Local News ~ 02/05/15)
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. -- An Illinois man was in custody Wednesday on charges he murdered a Southeast Missouri State University student during a failed robbery attempt last month in downtown St. Louis. Christopher Grant, 18, of Collinsville, Illinois, was charged with first-degree murder and several other felonies in connection with the Jan. 11 shooting death of 19-year-old Robert Christman III, who was a sophomore at Southeast Missouri State University...
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Ronnie Kirk
(Obituary ~ 02/05/15)
MARBLE HILL -- Ronnie Lee Kirk, 72, formerly of Sikeston, died Feb. 3, 2015, at his son's home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Peggy DeRousse
(Obituary ~ 02/05/15)
LILBOURN -- Lillian "Peggy" DeRousse, 79, died Feb. 4, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Donna Keen
(Obituary ~ 02/05/15)
BENTON -- Donna Ruth Keen, 81, died Feb. 3, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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James Hart
(Obituary ~ 02/05/15)
CHARLESTON -- James Thomas "Sonny Boy" Hart, 65, died Jan. 30, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 02/05/15)
I was wanting to know when they print telephone books, why can't they print writing a little bit larger for old people who cannot see? Are they afraid to use paper? Please respond. This is for the person who called to complain that they did not get a free plate of food for Thanksgiving or Christmas. ...
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Peggy DeRousse
(Obituary ~ 02/05/15)
LILBOURN -- Lillian "Peggy" DeRousse, 79, died Feb. 4, 2015, at Sikeston. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with the Rev. George DeRousse officiating. Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery...
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McFerron signs with Shawnee softball
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/15)
Chaffee senior Kaitlin McFerron signed a letter of intent to play softball for Shawnee College in Ullin, Ill. Pictured with McFerron are, front row from left, Stephanie McFerron, Darrin McFerron and Hayden McFerron, McFerron, Beth Dehart and Chris Dehart. Back row from left, Chaffee head coach A.J. Horn, Shawnee College assistant softball coach Lou Basler and Austin McFerron. (Submitted photo)...
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