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Damage estimate still underway at Noranda
(Local News ~ 08/22/15)
MARSTON, Missouri -- Officials are continuing to assess the damage from the Aug. 4 molten metal explosion that caused heavy damage to Noranda Aluminum Co.'s cast house. Company spokesman Mark Christian said the explosion did not damage the smelter or the new redraw rod mill under construction at the plant, which employs about 900 people...
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68th Annual National Soybean Festival set for Sept. 26-Oct. 1
(Local News ~ 08/22/15)
The Portageville Chamber of Commerce met last Thursday, August the 13th to discuss the upcoming 68th Annual National Soybean Festival to be held September 26th thru October 2, 2015. "Comfort Food" is the theme for Portageville's 68th Annual National Soybean Festival. The festival will begin with Main Street Madness on Saturday, Sept. 26. The festival will run through Thursday, Oct. 1...
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Silver Hair Legislators Meet in Jefferson City
(State News ~ 08/22/15)
On June 14th, Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) board members met in Jefferson City to establish their area of concern and support for the 1,000,000 senior citizens of Missouri. Board Members from Region two are Connie Larrew of Poplar Bluff and Doug Austin of Cape Girardeau...
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Malden still explosive on offense in 49-14 win over NMCC
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/15)
Four-year starting quarterback Chapen Riley put up 227 yards and three scores through the air to help guide Malden to a 49-14 turbo-clock win.
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Portageville rolls to 52-0 win over Barat Academy
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- Jon Garrett Kellams and Daniel McCray combined for six touchdowns during Portageville's 52-0 victory over Barat Academy Friday during its season opener at home. Kellams, a senior, threw for 158 yards, one interception and three touchdowns on 9 of 12 passing. McCray added 148 of Portageville's 233 yards on the ground. The senior running back also had three touchdowns...
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Sikeston gets physical in 53-6 win over Charleston
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/15)
The Bulldogs finished with 451 yards of total offense with 350 of that coming on the ground. On the other side of the ball, Sikeston's defense limited the Bluejays to just 76 yards of offense.
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East Prairie dominates Kelly in season opener 41-0
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/15)
Derez Tipler returned opening kickoff 76 yards for a touchdown and East Prairie rode that coziness to a demanding 41-0 win over Kelly.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 08/22/15)
Why is this newspaper covering up drug overdoses and suicides? There must be police reports on these kinds of activities, but you are not publishing the police reports. Why not? If a suicide or drug overdose is committed in the privacy of one's home, it is not published. If it happens in public, then it's public knowledge. People also die at a young age due to other things besides suicide and overdoses...
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Life isn't as sweet with this president
(Editorial ~ 08/22/15)
Like many of you, perhaps, I find myself increasingly frustrated, disappointed and downright confused by countless Obama administration policies that make no sense. This administration's attack on the coal industry - by way of example - threatens millions of jobs not to mention will bring a massive increase in utility costs for consumers...
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Curtis Jackson
(Obituary ~ 08/22/15)
KELSO - Pallbearers for services conducted Saturday at Ponder Funeral Home for Curtis Holland Jackson, who died Aug. 19, 2015, were Bo Cook, Kris Cook, Robert Cook, Steve Minner, Danny Sindle, Mark Anderson and Glennon Bryeans. Honorary pallbearers were George Burton, Charles Sindle, Tom Blocker, Kent Blocker and Frankie Guzman...
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Jeffrey Tangeman
(Obituary ~ 08/22/15)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services conducted Thursday at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church for Jeffrey Paul Tangeman, 49, who died on Aug. 14, 2015, were: George Hale, Bobby Sanderson, Aaron Gleason, Melvin Mhoon, Craig Tangeman and Daniel Treadway...
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Police seek man in truck theft
(Local News ~ 08/22/15)
PORTAGEVILLE - The Portageville Police Department is currently working a vehicle theft. A 2002 Chevrolet truck was was taken from a local business at 5:30 p.m. Friday, according to Portageville Chief of Police Ronnie Adams. The white extended cab has long wheel base. Adams reported the man pictured is a suspect in the theft...
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R-6 School District: Citizens add their input to discussion
(Local News ~ 08/22/15)
SIKESTON -- A group of Sikeston citizens will continue work to strengthen the relationship between the Sikeston R-6 School District and the community as it reconvenes this school year. "It's Sikeston Public Schools trying to understand what they can do better," said Glen Cantrell of Sikeston, who is a member of the citizens group. "They're trying to understand what things they should do differently and to have better communication with the community."...
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Esther Hann
(Obituary ~ 08/22/15)
SIKESTON -- Esther Hann, 100, died Aug. 21, 2015, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. Arrangements incomplete with Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Willard Morrison
(Obituary ~ 08/22/15)
SIKESTON - Willard Morrison, 86, died Aug. 21, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete with Ponder Funeral Home.
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Fundraiser for shelter offers chance at $10,000
(Local News ~ 08/22/15)
SIKESTON -- Raising funds for a secret facility can be challenging. For the safety of children and women taking shelter there from domestic or sexual violence, it is important to keep the location of the House of Refuge a secret. So everything from raising awareness to gathering community support can present some additional difficulties...
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34th Judicial Circuit makes transition to 'paperless'
(Local News ~ 08/22/15)
NEW MADRID - Sometimes being first isn't always the best. Three years after Missouri began implementing its Electronic Filing System for its courts - from the Supreme Court and Appellate Courts to the rural circuit courts - the 34th Judicial Circuit of New Madrid and Pemiscot counties will make the transition. Beginning Sept. 14, the Circuit will go live with electronic filing and for the most part go paperless...
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Greenie Parade
(Local News ~ 08/22/15)
The members of the Red Peppers, the Sikeston High School pep club, hosted their annual Greenie Parade from the Sikeston High School to downtown Sikeston Friday afternoon to mark the end of the initiation week for the new members, known as Green Peppers. ...
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