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Fishing in the Shade
(Sports Column ~ 07/24/15)
The summertime certainly is not the easiest time of the year to catch crappie, especially in our neck of the woods. One place that consistently holds fish during the summer, should be no surprise to anyone. Shade provides, well, shade, and just like you and I, fish get a break from the heat. ...
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Kimes wins grand prze
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
A Portageville man wins the Grand Prize in a antique tractor contest Saturday. Jack Kimes of rural Portageville entered his Oliver Super 55 tractor into an antique tractor show in Sikeston and received the Grand prize. He received, a plaque, a five gallon of parts cleaner, a T-shirt and a $100 gift certificate. Kimes restores old tractors and has several around his farm. Mainly he takes them to tractor rides and shows. He also has a few that he still uses in the fields. -submitted photo...
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"Alive in Christ"
(Column ~ 07/24/15)
"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people...."
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New SEMO president gets feel for region, campus at SEMO-Sikeston
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
SIKESTON - During a tour Thursday by Southeast Missouri State University-Cape Girardeau admissions officers of the regional facilities, another new campus member tagged along. The University's new president, Dr. Carlos Vargas, took the opportunity to get his first look at the Southeast Missouri State Universities at Kennett, Malden and Sikeston...
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Mutual aid request and refusal 'blown out of proportion'
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com MINER -- Miner's refusal to assist the Sikeston Department of Public Safety during the recent propane tank fire was a misunderstanding, according to city officials. Mayor Darren Chapman said during the Miner Board of Aldermen meeting Thursday that he has spoken with Sikeston Mayor Steven Burch and they agreed that the mutual aid request and refusal have been "blown out of proportion."...
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Offense explodes for Squirrels in pool play opener at regional
(High School Sports ~ 07/24/15)
The Charleston Squirrels scored eight runs the first two innings and picked up a pitching gem from Cameron Clark during its first game of pool play at the Midwest Plains Regional in Lyons, Kan.
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People in Midwest among quickest to hang up the phone if put on hold
(State News ~ 07/24/15)
People in America's Midwest are the least patient in the country when it comes to waiting on hold during calls to businesses, new research has revealed. The study of 2,234 consumers, conducted by audio branding specialist PH Media Group, discovered 53 per cent of respondents in the region are prepared to wait on hold longer than one minute...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. LOUISIANA MOVIE THEATER SITE OF DEADLY SHOOTING Police say a 58-year-old man opened fire during a showing of "Trainwreck" in Lafayette, killing three people -- including himself-- and wounding at least nine others. MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING...
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Miner board updates city's curfew ordinance
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
MINER -- Minors age 16 and under have a new complication when in Miner while skipping school: getting picked up by the police. The Miner Board of Aldermen updated the city's curfew ordinance during regular monthly meeting Thursday. Miner Police Chief Chris Griggs said his department doesn't typically get a lot of curfew violations...
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Dexter man arrested for arson
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
DEXTER -- A Monday morning residential fire has led to the arrest of a Dexter man on suspicion of second-degree arson. James Higgs, 54, is suspected of having started a fire inside 815 N. Sassafras St. in Dexter, according to a probable-cause statement...
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Lightning strike causes fire at Malden business
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
MALDEN (SMNS) -- Around 4 a.m. Thursday morning, the Dixie Auto Auction located just outside of Malden on Highway 25 was struck by lightning. An ensuing fire caused extensive damage. Owner Butch Burrow arrived on the scene around 9 a.m. to find the business that took him nearly 40 years to build incinerated in just a matter of hours...
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Local clothing drive will help local homeless programs
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
SIKESTON -- A clothing drive organized at a small business in town will make a big difference to local homeless programs. The clothing drive started July 10, according to Hannah Sindle, manager of the Goody's in Sikeston. "This is the first time we've ever done the clothing drive like this," Sindle said. "All of our stores were doing clothing donation drives. Each store got to pick a place they wanted to donate to."...
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George Joseph found guilty of 2 counts of first-degree murder
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
JACKSON -- It took the jury about an hour and 40 minutes to find George Joseph guilty of the murders of his wife and son. Joseph was found guilty Thursday of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action in the May 2013 shooting deaths of Mary and Matthew Joseph...
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Lavaughn Stout
(Obituary ~ 07/24/15)
DOTHAN, Ala. -- Lavaughn Lottie Stout, 82, died July 21, 2015, at the Health South Rehabilitation in Dothan. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mari Shoffner
(Obituary ~ 07/24/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Stephanie Mari Brooklynn 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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Cleanups and proof of insurance required for county airport use
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Those using Mississippi County's airport, including crop dusters, need to start treating it like "borrowed ground," according to the County Commission. "It's the people's facility, really," Carlin Bennett, presiding commissioner, said during the County Commission's regular weekly meeting Thursday...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 07/24/15)
If you missed going to Blodgett on the Fourth of July, you missed a treat. David and Margaret Russell have really been an asset to that community. They have done wonderful things. That town looks pretty. The food up there on the Fourth was free. They had free music, good entertainment and the fireworks were just wonderful. Remember if you missed then come next year and I'm sure you will agree...
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Local Boy Scout leaders honored by Council
(Local News ~ 07/24/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Two area Boy Scout leaders were recently honored by the Greater St. Louis Area Council with its highest award for Scouting volunteers. Scott Crumpecker of Sikeston and Sam Herndon of Scott City were each recognized with the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding contributions to Scouting programs and noteworthy service...
- Sikeston cheerleaders win southeast regional (Community Sports ~ 07/24/15)
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