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Donation made to Sikeston/Bootheel United Way by an individual is the largest in history
(Local News ~ 04/25/15)
New Madrid, -- Last Thursday, April 9th, an area company CEO and President was recognized for making the largest donation by an individual in the history of one Southeast Missouri organization. During a brief presentation at Noranda's New Madrid facility, Layle Kip Smith, CEO and President of Noranda Aluminum was recognized for making a donation of $10,000 in support of the Sikeston/Bootheel Area United Way...
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New Madrid County sees increase in foreign-born residents
(Local News ~ 04/25/15)
Like most of the United States, New Madrid County saw an increase in the number of foreign-born residents over the last decade. From 2000 to 2012, the number of New Madrid County residents who were born in a foreign country grew by 73 people to an estimated 136, according to U.S. Census data...
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Global Support for USA Repentance
(Local News ~ 04/25/15)
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. -- With key support from prayer teams in Australia and other nations many Christians in America will take time Thursday, April 30, 2015 to be with the Lord in their prayer closets and churches to observe a vitally important National Day of Repentance...
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SEMO Conference golf tournament returns to Sikeston after 13 years
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- For the first time in 13 years the SEMO Conference Golf Tournament returns to its birthplace. The 15-team tournament will take place on Monday at Fox Haven Country Club, a par-71 course, in Sikeston. The large division includes six teams: Cape Central, Dexter, Jackson, Notre Dame, Poplar Bluff and Sikeston. The small division has nine: Advance, Caruthersville, Clearwater, Doniphan, Kelly, Kennett, Malden, New Madrid County Central and Saxony Lutheran...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston baseball falls on the road to Marion, Ill.
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com MARION, Ill. -- The Sikeston Bulldogs allowed five runs in the bottom of the third inning and couldn't recover on the road Friday against Marion, Ill., losing 7-3. Both teams had six hits and two errors. Blake Wolferding led Sikeston (7-6) with two hits. Luke Williams added a run-scoring double...
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Fitzgerald shrugs off rocky pitching, gives Kelly 11-10 win
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/15)
Kyle Fitzgerald was having a forgettable afternoon when Hawk's coach Justin McAlister took him off the mound Friday against visiting Caruthersville. But what the sophomore lacked in command he more than made up for with his bat.
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2015 SRC Banquet winners
(Business ~ 04/25/15)
Photos by Bob Greenlee
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Charter opens interactive store in Sikeston
(Business ~ 04/25/15)
SIKESTON -- Charter Communications has opened a newly constructed retail store at 249 North Main Street in Sikeston. The new store allows for hands-on demonstrations of Charter's advanced suite of products. Customers can sign up for new services, learn about new advancements in technology, ask questions, pay their bill or pickup and drop off equipment...
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Porter scores 11, grabs 8 rebounds in Wizards' Game 3 win over Toronto
(Community Sports ~ 04/25/15)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Wall drew choruses of "M-V-P!" from the crowd by producing 19 points and 15 assists, 37-year-old Paul Pierce hit two key late 3-pointers, and the Washington Wizards closed in on a first-round playoff sweep by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-99 on Friday night...
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Man found guilty of manslaughter
(Local News ~ 04/25/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- A Stoddard County jury took 3 hours and 5 minutes Thursday to convict a Catron man of a manslaughter charge in connection with the May 2012 shooting death of his son. The seven-woman, five-man jury left the courtroom to begin its deliberations at 4:57 p.m...
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Charges filed after illegal weapon found
(Local News ~ 04/25/15)
CHARLESTON - Two Mississippi County residents are in custody after the discovery of a "sawed-off shotgun." Roger Devoe "J.R." Carter Jr., 32, and Joshua Grant Sisk, 32 of East Prairie, will be arraigned Wednesday before Associate Judge S. Rob Barker on the felony charge of possession of an illegal weapon, for the alleged possession of a short-barreled shotgun, which is prohibited by both state and federal law...
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Area businesses are investing in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 04/25/15)
SIKESTON -- The recently announced 250,000-square-foot expansion of Orgill's Mid-America SuperCenter distribution facility is the biggest construction project in town but it's not the only one. Orgill's decision to spend another $10.32 million here to add on to the company's existing 795,000-square-foot facility at the Sikeston Business, Education and Technology Park is just part of the good news for Sikeston, according to city officials...
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Charleston native turns disability into ability to help others cope with challenges, learn understanding
(Local News ~ 04/25/15)
SIKESTON -- For Charleston native Roosevelt Mitchell III, growing up with a disability wasn't easy so he's working to help those who have similar experiences and educate others in the process. "Disability is something that's overlooked," Mitchell said. "People understand, but they want to feel sorry for that person instead of helping individuals with disabilities cope with their challenges. ... So we're all in this same struggle together."...
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Leaders who make us 'Sikeston Proud'
(Editorial ~ 04/25/15)
For me, on a very personal level, this has been a bittersweet week with the retirement of one close friend and the long-overdue recognition for another close friend. Ed Throop, the longtime executive director of the Board of Municipal Utilities, is retiring next week. Ed has always been a friend and supporter of this newspaper and has served both the utility and the community with honor and distinction...
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Speakout
(Local News ~ 04/25/15)
I agree wholeheartedly with Phil Christian on his article about Ms. Rehder and our Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, who is worth about 60 cents a year. Anybody as narrow-minded as Peter Kinder doesn't need to be in office. Of course, Republicans like people like this, that's why they get to stay. ...
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Vinita Kirk
(Obituary ~ 04/25/15)
FARMINGTON -- Vinita "Da" Eunice Voigt Kirk, formerly of Sikeston, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on April 24, 2015, at the age of 100. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Bobby Walkup Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/25/15)
NEW MADRID -- Robert L. "Bobby" Walkup Jr., 67, died April 23, 2015, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Warren Taylor
(Obituary ~ 04/25/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Warren Taylor, 94, died April 24, 2015, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Brenda Crawford
(Obituary ~ 04/25/15)
HOUSTON, Texas -- Brenda A. Lopp Crawford, 73, was the beloved wife of Robert D. Crawford, devoted mother of Bradley (Tina), Stephen (Kim), and Kevin (Lori) Crawford, loving grandmother of Katie, Francie, Josie, Jackson, Kristi, Kaitlyn, Maddy, and Rachel Crawford, and Kelsey (Rick) Lane, dear sister of Bonnie Noles, Ted, Jack, and Danny Lopp...
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Janie Dooley
(Obituary ~ 04/25/15)
CHAFFEE -- Betty "Janie" Dooley, 55, died April 23, 2015, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Arthur Jackson Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/25/15)
EDNA, Texas -- Arthur Lee "Big Artist" Jackson Jr., 37, died April 8, 2015. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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David Rice
(Obituary ~ 04/25/15)
SiIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services held Friday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel for David Grant Rice, 79, of Sikeston, who died April 21, 2015, were: Chester Kordahl, Cliff Shirrell, Roy Birk, Greg Birk, Caleb Birk and Bob Lutes.
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Loyal students
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/25/15)
Sikeston Junior High's character word for the month of March was loyalty. The faculty and staff recognized the following students for being examples of this characteristic. Pictured are front row, from left: Sierra Lazcano, Sandy Huang, Colleen Swilley, Grace Foust, Chance Cockrell, Seth Copeland and Denarius McKinney; and back row: Taylor Graham, Trevor Eftink, Ella Crader, Malyn Hodges, Damya Dunn, Warren Chinwuko, Jacob Jinkerson and Lang Li...
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STAR competitors
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/25/15)
The Kelly High School FCCLA traveled to Columbia to compete at the state level in the STAR events competition. Kelly students received gold and silver medals on March 24 for their efforts. Kelly FCCLA also had students qualify to attend the National FCCLA conference in Washington, D.C., in July where they will compete with the top students in the nation. ...
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