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NMCC searching for new head football coach amid Dryden resignation
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/16)
davidj@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID, Mo. -- For the second time in three years, New Madrid County Central is looking for a new head football coach. NMCC athletic director Laura Ort confirmed that John Dryden resigned from the position last month after compiling a 5-15 record, including a 1-9 mark in 2015...
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NMCC takes over late, downs Kennett 51-43
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/16)
NMCC was led by Chris Farr who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Javarcus Word finished with 11 points for the Eagles while Garrison Keene added eight.
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Big fourth quarter sends Kelly over Puxico 66-59
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/16)
"Similar to last year, we wanted to come out of the Christmas tournament and get rolling. We had to come out and win this game for that to happen."
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PREP ROUNDUP: Charleston, South Pemiscot pick up wins
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com DONIPHAN, Mo. -- The Charleston Bluejays improved to 7-5 on the season with a 66-50 road win over Doniphan Tuesday night. The Bluejays jumped out to a 22-10 lead after one quarter and led 37-20 at halftime on their way to the easy win...
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In-service days provide trainings, allow for teacher collaboration
(Local News ~ 01/06/16)
SIKESTON -- Before classes resumed from Christmas break, Sikeston R-6 teachers were already back in their respective buildings, preparing for the new semester. Monday and Tuesday served as in-service, or professional development, days for teachers in the district...
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William McFerren
(Obituary ~ 01/06/16)
LILBOURN - William Daniel "Mr. Bud" McFerren, 76, died Dec. 30, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lilbourn. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Sikeston with the Rev. Tony Walker officiating...
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Willie Hughes
(Obituary ~ 01/06/16)
LILBOURN - Willie Clifton "Cliff" Hughes, 72, died Jan. 1, 2016 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at the New Madrid Baptist Church with the Rev. Lawrence Williams officiating...
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Dorothy Bevly
(Obituary ~ 01/06/16)
NEW MADRID - Dorothy Jean Bevly, 67, died Jan. 2, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon Friday at The Life Church in Sikeston. Burial will be at a later date. Richards Funeral Home of New Madrid is in charge of arrangements...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/06/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. NORTH KOREA SAYS IT CONDUCTED SUCCESSFUL AND POWERFUL H-BOMB TEST If confirmed, the move would be a huge jump in Pyongyang's quest to improve its still-limited nuclear arsenal, but South Korea's spy agency says an A-bomb was more likely...
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Loyd Snider
(Obituary ~ 01/06/16)
BLOOMFIELD -- Loyd Snider, 97, died Jan. 5, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation is from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, where services will be at noon Friday with the Rev. Jerry Darby of Malden officiating...
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Billie Estes
(Obituary ~ 01/06/16)
PORTAGEVILLE-- Willa G. "Billie" Estes, 85, died Jan. 3, 2016, at Golden Living Center in New Madrid. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, where services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Two killed in separate traffic accidents
(Local News ~ 01/06/16)
STEELE -- Two people were killed on Southeast Missouri roadways in separate accidents. A passenger was killed when a deer came crashing through the vehicle's windshield in an accident Monday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Rhiannon M. ...
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Two charged for stealing four-wheeler
(Local News ~ 01/06/16)
CHARLESTON - Two people are facing charges in connection with the theft of a four-wheeler from an East Prairie residence. Eric Ben Revelle, 48, of East Prairie, and Tori Rochelle Carlisle, 37, of Sikeston, are charged with the felony of stealing a motor vehicle, following an investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department...
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Two arrested for disorderly conduct
(Local News ~ 01/06/16)
SIKESTON -- Two women were arrested for disorderly conduct late Sunday after putting each other in headlocks in Sikeston. According to Sikeston DPS, the department received a call about 9:26 p.m. of a disturbance at a residence on the 800 block of Gladys Street...
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DPS investigating hit-and-run
(Local News ~ 01/06/16)
SIKESTON -- A pedestrian was an apparent victim of a hit-and-run accident late Sunday in Sikeston. About 11:24 p.m., Sikeston Department of Public Safety received a call that a woman was lying on the road at North West and Luther streets and bleeding from her head, according to DPS incident reports...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/06/16)
We would like to take a few minutes to agree with a previous caller that complained about the local post office delivery. On Dec. 18, we mailed a Christmas package and were assured by the local post office that it would be delivered the next day, which would've been Saturday. ...
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Voters will determine United States' future
(Editorial ~ 01/06/16)
It's 2016 - Let the games begin! What a perfect political storm we have brewing in this pivotal year. First, we have a lame duck president determined to seal whatever legacy remains and push through with executive orders the wish list of progressive causes he has championed since his community organizing days...
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Matthews Elementary in Sikeston announces second quarter honors
(Submitted Story ~ 01/06/16)
SIKESTON -- Matthews Elementary School in Sikeston has announced the honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. They are: Elijah Barnett, Stephon Boyd, Tavion Bradley, Timothy Brewer, Miley Jo Brewer-Robbins, Jackson Bye, Peyton Carlisle, Kelsey Carr, Kensi Colwick, Jayce Drake, Avery Fritz, Jaidyn Gonzalez, Jerry Grimes, Hadley Hager, Vincent Hatton, Hayden Hodges, Addisyn Holifield, Zeeshan Huang, Emarious Hunt, Ryan Hunt, Richia Johnson, Kennyde King, Morgan Kolwyk, Alexa Lee, Crystal Lee, Lamazeion Marks, Daequan Mays,. ...
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Giving back
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/06/16)
On Dec. 14 members of the Scott County Central FBLA Chapter presented a check to Beth Simmons from the Southeast Missouri March of Dimes in the amount of $550. The money was raised from a "Coin War" hosted by the elementary, a mini-walk and bake sale and a blue jean week for teachers. ...
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Southeast Elementary students honored for academics
(Submitted Story ~ 01/06/16)
SIKESTON -- Southeast Elementary has announced the honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. They are: Bryson Avery, Mason Babb, Kayden Ballew, Daniel Bissel, Gage Cobb, Aleeyah Cobbins, Heith Cochran, Gavin Davidson, Lillian Davidson, Trinity Devine, Lillynn Dow, Zamikka Fletcher, Lyric Frye, Jaden Graham, Kinzie Hernandez, Gunner Hopkins, Vicky Huang, Payton Hunt, Eli Jones, Zamarrion Jones, Davion Kelly, ZaNaya Lane, Hailey Lawrence, Zoey Lipe, Caleb Lofton, Jariha Lott, Parker Lovall, Raheem Madison, Madalyn Manning, Nathan Markland, Michael Marshall, Keyarria Mays, McKei McClellon, Brooklyn Metz, Adreunna Mitchell, Declen Mouser, Johnathon Northern, Rodrigo Rhodes, Orlandues Sheron, Bella Sitz, Gabriella Taylor, Kyle Thuesen, Mason Washam, Michael White and Michael White, Mason Babb, Ally Backfisch, Garrett Blincoe, Lillian Davidson, Lynleigh Davis, Karleigh Dement, Timothy Fabing, Zamikka Fletcher, Aden Graham, Takiyla Hamilton, Kinzie Hernandez, Vicky, Huang, Madyson Jimerson Patterson, Austin Kinder, Hailey Lawrence, Caleb Lofton, Madalyn Manning, Michael Marshall, Liam Moore, Heet Patel, CJ Pobst, Quinn Stallings, Lillie Watkins.. ...
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Learning the importance of corn
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/06/16)
Mike and Jami Geske of New Madrid County Farm Bureau shared knowledge about the importance of corn with members of Christy Kennedy's third grade class at Matthews' Elementary recently. Students learned that corn products are found in clothing, food and fuel. ...
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