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Sikeston man charged in Sunday shooting
(Local News ~ 11/11/15)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man faces charges for his involvement in a Sunday shooting that wounded another man. Robert Tyler Kolwyck, 19, was charged Monday with first degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. About noon Sunday, an 18-year-old called 911 stating he was shot by a friend at his home, according to Capt. ...
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Brothers Nick and Kylus Thompson head Malden's dynamic offense
(High School Sports ~ 11/11/15)
Nick is the thunder. Kylus is the lightning. But it's took 18 years to get the two brothers on the same field together and they've certainly made a grand duo debut.
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R-6 Board approves English language arts curriculum
(Local News ~ 11/11/15)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston R-6 English language arts curriculum was approved by the Board of Education but not without discussion during Tuesday's regular monthly meeting. Originally included on the meeting agenda as a "consent agenda item," board member Heather Drury requested at the beginning of the meeting for the approval of the English language arts curriculum to be tabled until next month...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 11/11/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. NO BREAKOUTS IN GOP DEBATE Marco Rubio emerges unscathed. Ben Carson defends his integrity. Donald Trump flashes his dominant personality. And Jeb Bush avoids disaster...
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Farmers and residents say too much local ag for MoDOT's J-turns to work here
(Local News ~ 11/11/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- At-grade crossings are a problem but J-turns aren't the solution for an area with so much farm equipment, according to opponents of MoDOT's J-turn plan. The Missouri Department of Transportation's Southeast District held a public hearing Tuesday evening to gather public input and by a little after 4 p.m. when the meeting started, District officials appeared to be getting plenty of input from the 35-40 people gathered...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 11/11/15)
I am a citizen of Sikeston and would like our police officers and firemen to know how thankful I am for their service. I would hate to see what condition this town would be in without them. It is truly a selfless sacrifice they make, putting their lives on the line everyday to protect us. ...
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Move of DAEOC offices to Sikeston voted down
(Local News ~ 11/11/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A plan to move DAEOC offices to Sikeston is dead following a vote to rejecting financing. In May, Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation officials were considering building in Sikeston a "Synergy Center" which would house DAEOC's central offices relocated from Portageville, a new Early Head Start program and a new facility for the Head Start program, possibly bringing 90 new jobs to Sikeston...
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Look past the labels and at the person
(Editorial ~ 11/11/15)
The discussion of "white male privilege" is a popular topic these days, especially in light of the #Black Lives Matter movement. The presidential candidates of both parties were asked to define, defend, deny or distance themselves from the issue of "white male privilege." And unfolding on the University of Missouri campus was the demand by minority students that the university president apologize for his "white male privilege." Ultimately that demand cost him his job this week...
- New offices (Local News ~ 11/11/15)
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Karen Miller
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
DEXTER -- Karen Sue Miller, 72, died Nov. 9, 2015, at her residence in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Emma Cantrell
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Emma Ruth Cantrell, 80, died Nov. 7, 2015, at the DePaul Medical Center in Bridgeton. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Evelyn Stricker
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
SIKESTON - Evelyn Stricker, 92, died on Nov. 11, 2015, at the Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Bob Carlisle
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
BENTON, Ky. -- Robert "Bob" Carlisle, 76, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died Nov. 7, 2015, at his home in Benton. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Nellie Crum
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
INDIANAPOLIS - Nellie "Faye" Crum, 88, formerly of East Prairie, Mo., died Nov. 6, 2015, in Indianapolis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Sandy Winberry
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for funeral services conducted Monday at Ponder Funeral Home for Sandy Winberry, 60, who died Nov. 5, 2015, were: Carl Graham, John Fodge, David Crouthers, Chance Graham, Kevil Noel and Jerry Winberry.
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Dallas Berry
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
DEXTER -- Dallas Berlin Berry, 85, died Nov. 8, 2015. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Lawrence Owens
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
RISCO -- Lawrence E. Owens, 81, died Nov. 8, 2015, at his home in Risco. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Thurman Dambach
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers at funeral services conducted Saturday for Thurman Phillip Dambach, 83, who died Nov. 4, 2015, were: Justin Hotop, Jared Hotop, Chris Dambach, Brandon Dambach, Josh Dambach, Scott Hotop and Leslie Lowes Jr. Ponder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements...
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Mamie Blair
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
LILBOURN -- Mamie Blair, 79, died Nov. 3, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Anna Lynn
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
SIKESTON - Anna Louise "Teeny" Lynn, 89, died Nov. 9, 2015, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Joyce Palmer
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Joyce Marlene Hulshof Palmer, 56, formerly of Portageville, died Nov. 6, 2015, at her home in Poplar Bluff. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Resident warns for PCH scam
(Local News ~ 11/11/15)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston resident reported a phone scam in which she was told she had won a Publisher's Clearing House prize, which is not true. The resident said she received a call Monday from an individual claiming she had won a monetary prize from Publisher's Clearinghouse. The caller, who had a foreign accent, told the resident to claim the prize, she must wire money to a specific address before the prize money can be delivered...
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Kelly High School students recognized for first quarter academic achievements
(Submitted Story ~ 11/11/15)
BENTON -- Thomas W. Kelly High School has announced the honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Kaylee Backfisch, Kamryn Bryant, Sydney Dittlinger, Peyton Eftink, Alondra Figueroa, Anna Goering, Tyler Green, Landon Hahs, Alison Hise, Natalie James-Wyatt, Dakota Jordan, Nathan Kiehl, Kenzi Koepp, Lauren Lambert, Olivia Lofton, Lacey McBride, Mallory Poat, Lynsey Powers, Angela Samples, Allison Seiler, Katherine Wade, Christian Worley...
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Resident earns SEMO scholarship
(Submitted Story ~ 11/11/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Alyssa Anderson of Sikeston, has received the Residence Life Leadership Award to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2016-2017 academic year. Anderson is the granddaughter of Tom and Debby Holland of Sikeston, Missouri, and will be a 2016 graduate of Sikeston High School...
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Sikeston Junior High announces first quarter honors
(Submitted Story ~ 11/11/15)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston Junior High School has announced the honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. They are: Ethan Abernathy, Stacie Adams, Jonathan Alcorn, Jackson Bell, James Braden, Desana Brown, Aaron Burch, Noah Burger, Flossie Burton, Ben Chittenden, Justin Church, Spencer Clay, Jacob Collins, Hailey Crosier, Jasmine Davis, Mason Davis, Thomas Davis, Brooklyn Dial, Trey Drake, Makala Ellis, Antonio Escamilla, Kaylee Falkoff, Caroline Fodge, KD Franklin, Naomi Frazier, Cannon Gaddis, Tyler Gilmer, Coby Goza, Olivia Grant, Jordan Green, Emily Hairston, Damizha Hall, Cornesha Hampton, Mara Hartzog, Abigail Hensley, Chase Henson, Alex Hicks, Armani Hodges, Lydia Hodgkiss, Angel Huang, Ashleigh Huang, Aaliyah Hussain, Colton Jackson, Jordan James, Jeremiah Johnson, Marquis Johnson, Tamyia Johnson, Kaleb Jordan, Jhameca Joslyn, Owen Keller, Samantha Keller, Hunter Kennedy, Fareena Khan, Chloe Lancaster,. ...
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Sixth grade
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/11/15)
Sixth grade students of the month were named at the Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center. Respect was the word of the month. Pictured are front row, from left: Takyla Taylor, Dominic Staple, Tharen Russell and Deshyia Ray; second row: Kate Grubbs, Parker Richardson and Jaquelin West; and back row: Jordan Pavelka, Malachi Baker, Tyrique Jasper and Lily Recker...
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Fifth grade
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/11/15)
Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center named its fifth grade September character education students of the month. The word of the month was respect. Pictured are front row, from left: Vincent St. Cin, Sarah Basinger, Creighton Sarakas and Sarah Keller; second row: Jacob Hale, Collin Womble and Andre Suggs; and back row: Miranda Sherwood, Abby Abernathy, Kharis Andrews and Makayla Towe...
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