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From Fourth seed to First Place
(Community Sports ~ 07/02/15)
The Bootheel Shakers won First Place in the USGF State Warm-Up Tournament in Jackson, TN. They had a pretty rough start by losing the first two pool play games and getting the last seed. However, they came back strong, did not lose any of the bracket games. In Pool Play, they lost to Express softball, 1-4. In Elimination Play, the Shakers won 2-1 over the Tipton Stars. On Sunday, the Shakers defeated Express Softball, 6-2, and in the finals, the Shakers defeated the Mississippi Impact, 10-0...
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Kentucky Lake Fishing
(Sports Column ~ 07/02/15)
While a lot of lakes are prone to becoming very tough in the hot months, a body of water as big as Kentucky Lake that has current is less affected. Few lakes are better known for outstanding fishing than Kentucky Lake. Stretching 184 miles and covering 160,000 acres, Kentucky Lake is the largest manmade lake in the Eastern United States. ...
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Body discovered in Pemiscot County
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
According to Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell, a death investigation is underway in Pemiscot County after the discovery of human remains in a tree line off County Road 363, just outside the Caruthersville City Limits, yesterday afternoon at approximately 5:45 p.m...
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City drainage project taking shape
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
One can actually see progress with the City's drainage project if you drive past the Portageville City Shed and onto County Road 355. In the field behind the City Shed, a large ditch has being dug out for a big culvert. That part is being done by the The New Madrid County Road Dept. to assist the City of Portageville. The large culvert will be taking the flood drainage to the Portage Bay. -Scott Seal photo...
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Portageville Police to enforce substance-impaired driving during Fourth of July weekend
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
' Drive sober or get pulled over' campaign will target substance-impaired drivers
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"Safer Among the Christian Savages"
(Column ~ 07/02/15)
The Barna Group is a long-tenured research organization that tracks "spiritual indicators" and the role of faith within American culture. Barna maintains massive databases on everything from Americans' TV-viewing habits to weekly church attendance, and its data is used extensively...
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Happy Independence Day!
(Editorial ~ 07/02/15)
The Fourth of July is a day that is usually a time when families get together for sunshine hot dogs, fun, and fireworks. Every American regardless of race, sex, income, and political party celebrates the day that the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, spurring the start of the American Revolution. Like many other national holidays, the meaning can often be lost in the festivities...
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A Pearl of wisdom leaves New Madrid
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
Lilbourn-- 33 years ago, Pearl Wheeler decided she wanted to work at Associated Electric Cooperative's New Madrid Power Plant. It took her three applications to get on at the plant, but looking back as she retires this month, she's quite thankful things worked out...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHAT GREECE IS BRACING FOR More chaos on the streets outside its mostly shuttered banks as the country and its creditors halt talks on resolving the deepening financial crisis until a national referendum on creditor proposals is held this weekend...
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Beatrice Stauffer
(Obituary ~ 07/02/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Beatrice Redman Stauffer, 93, a resident of the Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau and formerly of Sikeston, passed away June 27 , 2o15, in the skilled nursing care center at the Chateau Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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William Ethridge
(Obituary ~ 07/02/15)
SIKESTON -- William Ethridge, 65, died July 2, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Dorothy Gamble
(Obituary ~ 07/02/15)
FARMINGTON -- Dorothy Juanita Manley Bloomfield-Gamble, 84, died July 1, 2015. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Alma Powers
(Obituary ~ 07/02/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Alma Louise Powers, age 83, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family and dearest friend, Mrs. Guynell Thurmond. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Dale Holt
(Obituary ~ 07/02/15)
BLODGETT -- Dale Holt, 68, died June 26, 2015, in Champagne, Ill. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Ida Shannon
(Obituary ~ 07/02/15)
SIKESTON -- Ida Shannon, 59, died, June 29, 2015, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 07/02/15)
I want to speakout about Ross that works at McDonald's in East Prairie. I watched him climb a tree at 10:30 in the evening to save a kitten that had climbed the tree two days ago. Nobody else had helped. This young man climbed that tree, at great risk to himself, to save that kitten. There ought to be more young people to do such things. He's a wonderful young man. And the lady that was there that also worked at McDonald's was a big help as well. Thank you, Josh...
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Second murder suspect in custody
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
SIKESTON -- The second suspect in shooting death of TyRussell Davis is in custody. Sikeston Department of Public Safety officials reported Wednesday afternoon that Kelvin Knight, 22, was arrested by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Department and that SEMO Major Case Squad officers left Wednesday to bring him back to Sikeston for questioning by investigators...
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Negotiation efforts failed in standoff
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
NEW MADRID -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control will investigate a standoff where a man eventually took his own life. Greg Davis apparently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an incident which began at around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday...
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Getting a bang out of celebration
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
MINER -- For Debbie Lee, the Fourth of July wouldn't be complete without friends, barbecue and, of course, fireworks. Lee and her two friends passed through Sikeston Tuesday following a trip to Memphis, Tenn. Along their way, they decided to stop and pick up some fireworks in Miner...
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Celebrate with care
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
SIKESTON -- As the Fourth of July holiday nears, residents are reminded to have fun celebrating and to also exercise cautions. "Firework use can be a fun activity for both young children and adults, but they can also be dangerous," said Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer with Sikeston Department of Public Safety. "Always be aware of areas that may catch fire."...
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No Friday edition will be published due to holiday
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
SIKESTON -- The Standard Democrat will not publish a paper Friday in observance of Independence Day, and the offices will be closed. However, the Standard Democrat's Weekender edition will be delivered on Friday to enable the newspaper's carriers to enjoy the July 4th holiday...
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Learning to swim
(Local News ~ 07/02/15)
A young swimmer taking lessons at the YMCA of Southeast Missouri in Sikeston dives into the pool as instructors teach diving during a recent session. Lessons are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings and evenings at the pool.
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James Templeton
(Obituary ~ 07/02/15)
SIKESTON - James Glendon Templeton, 81, died June 30, 2015, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. Sunday at Ponder Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see the weekend edition of the Standard Democrat...
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