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Bootheel Conference Action
(High School Sports ~ 04/30/15)
The Portageville Lady Dawgs are engaged in the Bootheel Conference Tournament this week. Their opening game was played in Portageville against Caruthersville and won 11-0. "We play Senath at 4 Tuesday and when we win we will play the winner of Kennett and Malden at 7, said Coach Ashlie Patton. The rest of the tournament will be played at Holcomb. Portageville has the first seed and has a spring season record of 17-0...
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Missouri Mule exhibit in New Madrid
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
NEW MADRID -- Everyone has a mule story, says Duane Dailey, the photographer behind the exhibit, Missouri Mules and Men. According to Dailey, when the show was unveiled at the McDougall Center Gallery at the University of Missouri's School of Journalism last fall, it drew people from across the region. Many wanted to retell a story told by their grandfather or other ancestor about mules...
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God's Power to Save
(Column ~ 04/30/15)
Many years ago in St. Louis, a Christian was doing some business with a lawyer. And this Christian said to the lawyer: "You know, I have wanted for many years to ask you a question, but I have been afraid to ask." The lawyer was a kind man, and he said, "I can't imagine what question you would be afraid to ask me, but whatever it is, please go ahead and ask it." So the Christian said to the lawyer, "I want to ask you this question, are you saved? Are you a Christian?" And the lawyer said, "I have read something in the Bible that says, "No drunkard shall inherit the kingdom of God," and you know my problem, you know what a slave I am to drink.". ...
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Seven Days of Prayer & Fasting: USA 30 April - 6 May 2015
(Community News ~ 04/30/15)
CANBERRA, Australia -- The National Day of Prayer and Fasting team from Australia is calling the nations of the world to pray and fast for the USA for seven days from 30 April - 6 May 2015. Australian Pastor Matt Prater said, "The National Day of Repentance , held on 30 April 2015, takes its inspiration from Abraham Lincoln's Day of 'Humiliation, Prayer and Fasting' held during the Civil War. ...
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Marriage Conference in Tallapoosa
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
The public is invited to attend the first annual Marriage Conference. It will take place Saturday, May 2, at the First Southern Baptist Church Mission Center in Tallapoosa, Mo. The theme for this year: Legacy of Love! The conference begins at 6 p.m. with a delightful dinner. Then, Rev. Harold and Ms. Kim Dunbar, from Varner River Baptist Church will lead the conference. Ms. Kim Sams, from Kennett, will lead in music...
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Libla Encourages Continual Work Toward Improving Missouri's Roads
(State News ~ 04/30/15)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Last week, State Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, presented Senate Bill 540 on the Senate floor. After months of hard work by the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety Committee, as chairman, he was excited to debate the present and future of Missouri's state roads and bridges...
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Noranda gets lower rate; other users see increase
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) -- Most Ameren Missouri customers will face higher bills while the electric utility's largest customer will get a lower rate it has long sought under a decision Wednesday by the state's Public Service Commission. Commission chairman Robert Kenney said some of the costs from the lower rate for Noranda Aluminum Inc. ...
- Krokstrom signs with ASU (High School Sports ~ 04/30/15)
- Redhawks visit Sikeston (College Sports ~ 04/30/15)
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PREP ROUNDUP: Helms gets hat trick in 4-3 loss to Anna
(High School Sports ~ 04/30/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com ANNA, Ill. -- The Sikeston girls soccer team lost to Anna-Jonesboro 4-3 Wednesday on the road. Torrie Helms had a hat trick for Sikeston (7-9) scoring all three goals. Grace Hamra and Mackenzie Yant each had assists. Sikeston will host Marion, Ill., today at 5 p.m...
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East Prairie gets back to .500 after 11-1 win over SCC
(High School Sports ~ 04/30/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Highlighted by a six-run rally in the second inning, the East Prairie Eagles took down Scott County Central 11-1 on Wednesday to get back to .500 on the season. "We haven't been hitting the ball too well lately," East Prairie head coach Jason Aycock said. "We tried a little small ball on them and it worked out for us. Also we had a few key hits that helped us out."...
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Oratorical winners
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/30/15)
Optimist Club Oratorical Contest winners recently received medals from the Optimist Club and prize money provided by Focus Bank. Winners were also provided with lunch by the Optimists. Each year those who place first and second at the Oratorical contest compete at regionals held at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Optimist essay winners
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/30/15)
Optimist essay contest winners were rewarded with lunch and gold, silver and bronze medals from the Optimist Club as well as prize money provided by China Buffet. Pictured from left are: Jason Rapert, Sikeston High School junior counselor; SHS junior Christina Gaines, first place; SHS senior Louis Galang, third place; Linda Huang of the China Buffet; and Laveta Williams, Optimist Club member. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. A LIGHT AMID QUAKE TRAGEDY Crowds cheer as a teenage boy is pulled from the wreckage of a Kathmandu building that collapsed five days ago when a massive temblor shook Nepal...
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Ramp reduced to one lane
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
SIKESTON - US 61 Ramp in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform signal work. This is the US 61 ramp to US 60 West. Weather permitting, work will be performed from 8 a.m. to noon today.
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Sikeston Area Humane Society to raise funds, connect with the public
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
SIKESTON -- In an effort to connect with the public, the second annual Dog Days event this weekend in Sikeston aims to offer fun and raise funds for the Sikeston Area Humane Society. Set for 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Malone Park in Downtown Sikeston, the fundraiser for the Sikeston Area Humane Society will offer something for all ages...
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Sikeston DPS K9 officer gets new ballistic vest
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
SIKESTON - In memory of one K9 officer, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety's canine is better protected today. On Wednesday, Levi, DPS's three-and-half-year old canine, sported his new ballistic vest provided through Vested Interest in K9s Inc. The nationwide charity raises money annually to provide vests for law enforcement dogs who are in need...
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Sikeston woman charged with assault, armed criminal action
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
CHARLESTON -- A Sikeston woman is in custody after her arrest on felony assault and armed criminal action charges. According to Missouri Case.net, Stephanie N. Mosley, 33, was arrested by the Charleston Department of Public Safety on a first degree felony charge of domestic assault and a felony charge of armed criminal action...
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Vietnam memorial planning
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and New Madrid County Memorial VFW Post 7183 will mark the service and sacrifices of Americans by bringing in the Traveling Wall, an 80 percent scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. from May 7 through 10 to New Madrid. ...
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Gene Ramsey
(Obituary ~ 04/30/15)
SIKESTON -- Wm. E. "Gene" Ramsey, 67, died April 28, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Michael McDonald
(Obituary ~ 04/30/15)
BENTON -- Michael Daran McDonald, 48, died April 28, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ann Muller
(Obituary ~ 04/30/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Ann Muller, 74, died April 29, 2015, at the Portageville Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Warren Taylor
(Obituary ~ 04/30/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Warren Elwood Taylor, 94, died April 24, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 04/30/15)
I just heard on the news that a motorcycle man was killed because he did not yield when he was trying to get on the interstate. I also drive the interstate when I am going to work to Cape Girardeau. When I am getting on the interstate from Scott City, I'll be darned, those trucks, tractor-trailers, cars, whatever, they do not get over in the far lane to let me get on the road. ...
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Kennett student wins award in SkillsUSA competition
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
Malaika Rose, a Freshman at Three Rivers College, placed second in the Job Interview category in the annual SkillsUSA Stage Competition in Linn, MO. Rose, a Kennett native, is majoring in Nursing, and also serves as a Student Ambassador for Three Rivers. SkillsUSA is a national organization dedicated to promoting workforce skills in classrooms across America. For more information on SkillsUSA at Three Rivers, contact Amber Spears at aspears@trcc.edu or 573-840-9619...
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SoutheastHEALTH to host health career camp for high school students
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
SoutheastHEALTH will host a Healthcare Professionals Camp this summer for high school juniors and seniors who are considering careers in health care. Campers will shadow nurses and other health-care professionals in patient care areas, earn CPR certification, learn to use a stethoscope, take blood pressure and talk with SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty and graduates...
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15th Annual Young Miss Arkansas Open State Beauty Pageant
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
The 15th Annual Young Miss Arkansas pageant will be held May 30, 2015 at the Westside Fine Arts Center, on the Westside high School campus at 1630 Hwy. 91 West in Jonesboro, AR. Attire for all age divisions is formal pageant wear. Registration is from 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. with the first division starting at 4:00 p.m. There will be 8 divisions with a Queen and 3 alternates chosen in each division...
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Helping prepare the interviewer for the next job interview
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
The person doing the interview can often be as nervous as the person getting the interview. How can a small business owner do better at interviewing? That is a question many ask. A class offered by the University of Missouri Small Business Technology & Development Center of Cape Girardeau County will help small business owners improve their skills in the interviewing process. It is being held on Tuesday, May 12 at 9am at the MU Delta Center at 147 Highway T in Portageville, MO...
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Marston Municipal Court- April
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/30/15)
The following cases were heard in Marston Municipal Court on the 14th day of April 2015 by Judge Chris Stinnett. Amounts reflect fines and court costs in these matters. Adam Matthew Thurman -- Possession of Marijuana $300.00. Shawn David Tinnin -- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia $250.00...
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Missouri man survives earthquake while on Nepal mountain
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
SPRINGFIELD, MO- A Missouri man has survived the earthquake and avalanche that has killed more than 3,000 people in Nepal. Reports say Dan Nash, owner of Nixa-based Satori Adventures and Expeditions, and several other climbers are at an advance camp at 18,600 feet. They were climbing 27,000 foot Cho Oyu mountain when the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck...
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Dinner, auction fundraiser for Bucking in the Bootheel Rodeo
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
The Bucking in the Bootheel Rodeo Committee will be holding a dinner and auction on Saturday, May 2 as a fundraiser for the Annual Bucking in the Bootheel Rodeo. The Bucking in the Bootheel Rodeo provides college scholarships to area seniors and all remaining proceeds go to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. All of the proceeds raised from this event will be used to support the Bucking in the Bootheel Rodeo's work in our local community...
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Portageville Scholar Bowl Team Competes in Districts
(Local News ~ 04/30/15)
The Portageville High School Scholar Bowl team competed in the Class 2 District 1 competition on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Bernie High School. Scholar Bowl is a MSHSAA sponsored activity in which teams compete in an academic competition. A Scholar Bowl match has four quarters of ten point timed questions in the areas of science, mathematics, communication arts, social studies, fine arts/performing arts, and miscellaneous (current events, sports, industrial arts, etc.). ...
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Luzell Grubbs
(Obituary ~ 04/30/15)
DEXTER -- Luzell Matney Grubbs, 89, died April 30, 2015, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Friday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with Travis Quertermous officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...
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