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MDC offers Effective Wingshooting workshop in Southeast Missouri
(Outdoors ~ 09/10/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will present an Effective Wingshooting workshop Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Duck Creek Conservation Area. "One complaint from hunters is that their shooting skills are inconsistent but they can't determine the cause," said Dee Dee Dockins, MDC Outdoor Skills Specialist...
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25 acres donated to Fisher Delta Center
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources' Agricultural Research Centers work tirelessly to provide relevant crop studies for the many different soil types around the state. When key advisory board members for the Fisher Delta Research Center identified a gap in the Center's research abilities in south Dunklin County, the board members, local landowners, cotton gin owners, CAFNR Foundation, ag industry and financial institutions stepped up to purchase and donate a piece of land to the Center with just the soil types they needed.. ...
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Bust-a-Loop cruises Main Street, Sept. 26.
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
"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 Beta Sigma Phi will be sponsoring a photo contest for ages 0-12 months (Pre-Entry Only) and beauty pageants for ages 13 months -- 5 years on Saturday, September 19th at the Portageville Elementary Gymnasium starting at 10:30 am. ...
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Lilbourn man facing kidnapping, other charges
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
NEW MADRID -- A Lilbourn man faces charges of kidnapping, domestic assault and stealing after slamming a woman into a vehicle and breaking her cell phone early this week in New Madrid County. Zachary Neil Housman, 21, is charged with felony charges of kidnapping-facilitating a felony inflicting injury-terrorizing; domestic assault; and theft/stealing...
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East Prairie man jailed for witness tampering
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- An East Prairie man has been arrested following a witness tampering investigation conducted by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore, the investigation began last week when Josh Sisk reportedly made verbal threats to a Deputy Sheriff and indicated there was a 'hit' out on other witnesses involved in a case pending against him...
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After first half stalemate, Perryville strikes quickly to defeat Sikeston 2-0
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/15)
Back to back goals in the second half by Kyle Wood and Emilio Mattingly gave Perryville a 2-0 win Wednesday. This is Perryville's eighth straight victory over Sikeston dating back to 2012.
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Prep Football Glance -- Week 4
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/15)
Our prep football glance gives vital information for our local teams entering their weekly matchups. Learn your team's opponent, go-to players and the series history between the two throughout the season.
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"Hook and ladder" references used little in Sikeston's preparation for Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/15)
While the Bulldog players and coaches haven't forgotten about the heartbreaking defeat against Dexter last year, coach Kent Gibbs said it's been business as usual in practice.
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Charleston man facing gun charges
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man faces charges for illegally using weapon and fleeing from law enforcement. Jermare Farmer, 25 of Charleston is charged with unlawful use of a weapon, receiving stolen property and resisting arrest. About 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Charleston Department of Public Safety received information there was a man with a gun near the basketball courts at Lincoln Park, according to DPS Director Robert Hearnes...
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'80s Bash to Raise Some Cash
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
MINER -- Help the Southeast Missouri Food Bank celebrate 30 years with "An '80s Bash to Raise Some Cash." Tickets are on sale now for the event to be held 5-9 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Food Bank, located at 600 State Highway H. "Step back in time for a good time," said Missy Rice, agency relations and program director for the Food Bank. "Rubik's Cubes, big hair, leg warmers, parachute pants -- the Brat Pack movies: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club."...
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Mississippi County man is jailed for trespassing
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- A Mississippi County man was arrested earlier this week following an investigation into a trespass complaint made to the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore, the investigation began late Tuesday night when Deputy Marc Tragesser received information that Steven Carter was living in a public housing unit designated for elderly tenants...
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Woman in custody after delivering large quantity of alcohol to minors
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- An East Prairie resident has been arrested following an investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore, the investigation began last week when Deputy Marc Tragesser began an investigation into a sexual assault at a party attended by more than 20 underage teenagers...
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One arrested following assault investigation
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- A Mississippi County resident was arrested over the weekend following an assault and narcotics investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore, the investigation began last week when Deputy Mike Borders was dispatched to a Whiting residence to investigate an alleged assault...
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Sharon Longarini
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Sharon L. Smith Longarini, 73, died Sept. 5, 2015, at Edward Hospital. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Fred Moxley
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- Fred Murphy Moxley, 89, died Sept. 9, 2015, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Dr. David Morris
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
SIKESTON -- David Franklin "Doc" Morris, 78, died peacefully Sept. 8, 2015, at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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David Oliver
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
CHARLESTON -- David Gene Oliver, 74, died Sept. 8, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Irene Crowden
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Irene Crowden, 83, died Sept. 9, 2015, at Clearview Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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New Madrid County R-1 district adds all-inclusive playground equipment
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
NEW MADRID - A child with special needs faces many hurdles, but Tricia McClarty didn't want one of them to include recess. McClarty, whose 9-year-old son Carson has global developmental delays, knew there was not a lot of equipment on the school's playground where he could safely play. The terrain is difficult for him to cross, stairs are hard to climb and even a swing is a challenge without help from someone else, she said...
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R-6 board faces tough choices in ACA vote
(Local News ~ 09/10/15)
SIKESTON -- To be or not to be with liability protection? That was the main question weighing on the minds of members of the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education when it came to addressing the district's reporting services of the Affordable Care Act during Tuesday's regular monthly meeting...
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Peg Bruyette
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
DEXTER - Margaret Charlotte "Peg" Bruyette, 78, died Sept. 8, 2015, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Friday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, followed by services at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Hearth Catholic Church with the Rev. David Dohogne officiating...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 09/10/15)
I would like to comment about the shooting in Virginia. If the judicial system would do what they have promised to do, you probably wouldn't even have this problem. And even our own Josh Earnest, who gets his instructions from the White House, again called it gun violence. 'What are we gonna do about gun violence?' It is not gun violence. It is with guns. Guns don't kill anybody unless someone pulls the trigger...
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Leon Smith
(Obituary ~ 09/10/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Leon Smith, 84, died Sept. 9, 2015, at his home. Graveside services with full military honors will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.
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