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Spring turkey harvest up for fourth year in a row
(Outdoors ~ 05/22/15)
Top harvest counties during regular season were Franklin with 897, Texas with 858 and Saint Clair with 771.
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Third annual tire round up
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
The Third Annual Father's Day Tire Round Up will take place on Saturday, June 20. It is sponsored by the Missouri Stream Team #1617 and the New Madrid County Road Crew and Bridgestone Tires. The event begins at 8 am and goes until 5 pm and will meet at the old Howardville school parking lot...
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"Word to the Wealthy"
(Column ~ 05/22/15)
Promoting everything from beer to soap, advertisers entice you to buy their product by creating discontentment -- "if you just buy the fancy car, the elaborate entertainment center, and the designer outfit," you'll be satisfied. Say goodbye to boredom, say farewell to loneliness, say hello to happiness. ...
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Class of 2015: Sikeston graduates over 200 at commencement
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
SIKESTON -- The sun broke through Thursday for Sikeston's graduating class of 2015 just in time for their outdoor commencement. Approximately 215 Sikeston High School and New Horizons High School graduates received diplomas Thursday night at the 114th annual commencement at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium...
- Griggs signs with Shawnee (High School Sports ~ 05/22/15)
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Hickerson named Tri-County Conference Player of the Year
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/15)
Cooter senior Riley Hickerson was announced as the Tri-County Conference Player of the Year Thursday during the release of its all-conference baseball teams. Hickerson, who has signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Three Rivers College, led the Wildcats to a 20-6 regular season record with a .398 batting average, 20 RBIs, 33 hits, 12 doubles and one home run. He also appeared in eight games on the mound and made six starts with a 3.63 ERA, a 2-2 record and 26 strikeouts...
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NMCC gets by Portageville, moves on to district finals
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/15)
Spotting Portageville runs in the top of the first inning certainly isn't how New Madrid County Central hoped to begin its defense of the Class 3, District 1 championship. But the sixth inning came soon enough.
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Householder pitches Kelly past East Prairie and into title game
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/15)
Ty Householder wasted little time or pitches once he stepped foot on the mound for Kelly. The junior pitched a complete game win over East Prairie during the semifinals of the Class 3, District 2 tournament Thursday
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Greenville routs Chaffee in district semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/15)
GREENVILLE (SMNS) -- Greenville's Blakeney Kearbey blasted a two-run home run as the top-seeded host Bears advanced to the Class 2 District 3 Tournament title game with a five-inning romp of the fourth-seeded Red Devils. Greenville went on to win the district championship after beating St. Vincent 6-2. The Bears will face defending Class 2 state champion Valle Catholic (26-5) in a Class 2 sectional on Monday, May 25 with a time and location to be determined...
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10 Things To Know Today
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SUSPECT WANTED IN D.C. MURDERS CAPTURED An ex-con accused in the slayings of a wealthy Washington family and their housekeeper is arrested, a week after authorities say the family was killed and their mansion was set on fire...
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County's rock hauling cost to be lower this year
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
CHARLESTON -- With no other bidders this time around, Mississippi County will again hire the same trucking company for hauling road gravel. County commissioners awarded a year-long contract to the sole bidder, JSH Trucking of Matthews, during their their regular weekly meeting Thursday...
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Two robbery suspects caught
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Two robbery suspects are currently residing in the Stoddard County Jail as a result of some vigilant Stoddard County Deputies. At approximately 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 15, Deputy Garry Brady was patrolling State Highway ZZ, near County Road 642 when he saw headlights near some farm equipment...
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Barbara Thomas
(Obituary ~ 05/22/15)
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Barbara Thomas, formerly of East Prairie, Mo., died May 18, 2015, at the Regency Hospital in Fort Worth. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Harold Yancy
(Obituary ~ 05/22/15)
SIKESTON -- Harold Alan Yancy, 66, of Sikeston, died May 20, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ray Lucy
(Obituary ~ 05/22/15)
SIKESTON -- Ray Eugene Lucy, 88, died May 20, 2015, at the Missouri State Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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James White
(Obituary ~ 05/22/15)
TALLAPOOSA -- James Harrison White, 62, died May 20, 2015. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Legion's Poker run, cook-off to offer fun and honor veterans
(Local News ~ 05/22/15)
SIKESTON -- The American Legion Post 114's third annual Poker Run and Cook-off Competition provides an opportunity to have fun, eat barbecue and honor veterans. "In my opinion, it's a very moving event because the veterans are the ones who really, really shine that day," said Vickie Wilson, who serves as the president of American Legion Auxiliary's District 14. "Everyone who participates goes above and beyond to do what they can to make the day be the best it can be."...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 05/22/15)
I would like to thank the customer and employees of Lowe's. On Sunday afternoon, May 3rd, in the live plant department, I had a health issue and I did not know the people's names that helped me but thank you and God bless. Because alcohol is legal, marijuana should be legal. Marijuana is not nearly as bad as alcohol when it comes to being drunk and stuff like that. You have a lot more control on marijuana than you do drinking and driving while drunk on alcohol...
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