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Lake Jugging for Catfish
(Sports Column ~ 07/23/15)
Another sweltering week in the great outdoors, and the only creatures that notably thrive are the mosquitoes. However, I did manage to spend quite a bit of time out on the water and catch enough fish to provide a decent story. With summer in full effect, and my son spending a week with one of many sets of grandparents, I thought it a perfect time to retreat back to Reelfoot Lake and chase black crappie in the shade. ...
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Crews received Friend of SEMO Press Award
(State News ~ 07/23/15)
The 2015 recipient of the Mildred Wallhausen Friend of SEMO Press Association award is no stranger to our organization or to our industry, not only in Missouri, but nationwide. It was as a high school student that his interest in journalism was piqued, and for the next 40 plus years, his passion for journalism has not wavered as he has become one of the most visible faces and loudest voices supporting our industry in Missouri...
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County Ambulance District to ask for additional tax rate increase
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
The New Madrid County Ambulance District will be going to the voters in August to ask for an increase in the sales tax rate for the district. They are asking to increase from its current one-fourth (¼) percent to one-half (1/2) of one percent. The August Primary Election is August 4, 2015...
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USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Wetlands
(State News ~ 07/23/15)
(COLUMBIA, Mo.) -- The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has $17.5 million in financial and technical assistance available nationwide to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on agricultural land...
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Walking in the Spirit (Part 1)
(Column ~ 07/23/15)
In Galatians 5:16 Paul says, "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." Paul is saying that we need to be controlled by the Holy Spirit of God which means that all of our attitudes, thoughts, actions, and indeed our entire lives are to be under the Holy Spirit's control. ...
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On a mission: Area residents and military benefit from medical training mission
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
SIKESTON -- Pulling 100 teeth per day for a couple of weeks doesn't sound wonderful until you consider how many trips to the local emergency room that saved. Monday, the U.S. Army and Navy Reserves mission began its second week of providing free medical, dental and optical care to uninsured or underinsured residents in the area in need of quality healthcare at the Sikeston Junior High School on Salcedo Road as well as locations in Dexter and Malden...
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Three Rivers Alumni Places 3rd in National Timbersports Competition
(College Sports ~ 07/23/15)
Aaron Hovis, a 2015 graduate of the Forestry program at Three Rivers College, has secured his position as a top collegiate timbersports competitor in the nation with a third-place finish in the Stihl Timbersports 2015 U.S. Championship in Central Park in New York City...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. GREECE CLEARS FINAL REFORM HURDLE BEFORE NEW BAILOUT TALKS Parliament approves fresh creditor-demanded reforms despite a revolt among hardliners in the main coalition partner...
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New details emerge in the arrest of Dontario Jones
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
KENNETT -- Osceola resident Dontario Jones, 28, the third and final suspect in the July 1st Kennett robbery with subsequent gunfire to and from local police, surrendered to police Saturday night and was arraigned Monday morning in Blytheville District Court on the charge of terroristic act, class B felony. Jones is currently being held at the Mississippi County Jail and has been held over to Circuit Court for a pre-trial hearing scheduled for August 31st...
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Malden shooting victim dies
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
MALDEN (SMNS) -- Malden Police report the victim of a shooting Saturday has died. Dustin Greer died Tuesday from the wounds he sustained. According to Missouri Case.net charges against Floyd M. Young were amended Wednesday to first degree murder by Assistant Prosecutor Jonce Chidester. He is also charged with armed criminal action...
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Testimony in Joseph trial centers on dealings with Keith Monia
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
JACKSON -- Try as she might, George Joseph's attorney, Cynthia Dryden, was unable to persuade Judge Benjamin Lewis to keep Keith Monia out of the discussion Wednesday. Much of the testimony on the third day of Joseph's murder trial focused on the defendant's financial situation, including his connection with Monia. Dryden raised several continuing objections to evidence and witness testimony throughout the day...
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Dexter man gets 30 years in HIV-exposure case
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
POPLAR BLUFF -- A Butler County judge sentenced a Dexter man to 30 years in prison after saying he willingly and intentionally put sexual partners at risk for HIV. David Lee Mangum, 39, appeared before Presiding Circuit Judge Michael Pritchett for sentencing Tuesday afternoon...
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Harold Springs
(Obituary ~ 07/23/15)
SIKESTON -- Harold Springs, 94, died July 22, 2015, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ralph Mosley
(Obituary ~ 07/23/15)
SAN ANTONIO -- Ralph A. Mosley, 67, formerly of Dexter, Mo., died July 16, 2015, at the Audie Murphy VA Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Freddy Hargrove
(Obituary ~ 07/23/15)
SIKESTON -- Freddy Lee Hargrove, 82, died July 21, 2015, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mari Shoffner
(Obituary ~ 07/23/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Mari Shoffner, 26, died July 22, 2015, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Ben McRoy
(Obituary ~ 07/23/15)
FLORISSANT -- Ben E. McRoy, 55, died June 30, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Beatrice Crawford
(Obituary ~ 07/23/15)
MORLEY -- Beatrice Brashear Crawford, 80, died July 21, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Local children learning, having fun at YMCA Day Camp
(Local News ~ 07/23/15)
SIKESTON - There is more than one way to make a pizza. The dozen kindergarten and first graders on a field trip from the YMCA of Southeast Missouri's Summer Day Camp each demonstrated their own personal style as they prepared their own pizzas at Pizza Inn Wednesday afternoon. ...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 07/23/15)
I would like to speak out about people moving into properties then leaving out and leaving it tore up and damaging the property in the house. I was getting ready to sell the house and now it has been put on hold until I can fix it. The people stole the curtains, they stole the shades, they stole everything that they could get. ...
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