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Men's Conference of the Bootheel
(Community News ~ 02/06/16)
The First Southern Baptist Church of Tallapoosa will be hosting its annual Men's Conference of the Bootheel on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the First Southern Baptist Church Mission Center. The theme for this year will be "But6 if not..." (Dan. 3:18). A lunch will be provided at Noon, by the ladies of the church. Rev. Steve Bradford, Youth Pastor at Portageville FBC, will speak in Session 1...
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McCaskill Staff to Hold 'Office on the Road' in Portageville
(Community News ~ 02/06/16)
PORTAGEVILLE -- As members of U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill's staff travel throughout the state to hear directly from Missourians, a representative will bring their office to Portageville to provide local residents an opportunity to meet one-on-one about opportunities and challenges they face every day...
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Roberts celebrates 35th anniversary with Associated Electric Cooperative
(Community News ~ 02/06/16)
Michael "Mike" L. Roberts of Lilbourn has completed 35 years at Associated Electric Cooperative, working at the New Madrid Power Plant. Roberts, a warehouseman, worked previously in operations and maintenance. "I've been all over the plant, even worked in the coal yard, and worked on just about everything out there. I have a good knowledge of parts, and that is a big plus," he said...
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Homecoming romp: Sikeston improves to 19-0 with 86-65 win over Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/16)
SIKESTON -- Poplar Bluff coach William Durden came into Sikeston with a plan of containing the Bulldogs' prolific 3-point shooting. While that strategy worked, it left the paint wide open for the Bulldogs. Sikeston consistently got numerous shots at the rim, five slam dunks, backdoor layups and offensive putbacks on its way to an 86-65 SEMO Conference victory over Poplar Bluff in front of a large homecoming crowd at the Sikeston Field House...
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Hayti wins BCT; Risco wins on homecoming
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/16)
HAYTI, Mo. -- The Hayti Indians won the Bootheel Conference Tournament Friday night, holding off South Pemiscot 71-66 in the championship game. South Pemiscot held a slim 60-59 advantage in the fourth quarter but Hayti's Kobe Cooper drained a 3-pointer to put the Indians ahead for good 62-60, sparking a 12-6 end to the game...
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Trip to Capitol is full of legislative lessons
(Editorial ~ 02/06/16)
I just returned from the State Capitol in Jefferson City having spent a couple of days mingling with fellow newspaper folk and rubbing elbows with politicians. As always seems to be the case, you can't help but stand in awe as you gaze at the majestic Capitol and Governor's Mansion perched high above the Missouri River...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 02/06/16)
BMU is asking for a rate increase again. Why don't they put it toward the people? I'd say 80 percent of the people living in Sikeston come here for the low electricity. I can't see how the trash, the water and the electricity have all gone up. This is getting ridiculous. ...
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Avis Muench
(Obituary ~ 02/06/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. Avis L. Muench, 100, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at her home surrounded by family. For the complete article see the Standard Democrat's electronic edition.
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Manuel Roberts
(Obituary ~ 02/06/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Manuel Roberts died Feb. 5, 2016, at his home. For the complete story see the Standard Democrat's electronic edition.
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Help available for recovery from winter weather woes
(Local News ~ 02/06/16)
SIKESTON -- Area residents who were impacted by weather events occurring across the state in late December and early January may be available for assistance from the federal government. The key to receiving that help, officials say, is to act now. On Jan. 21, Scott and Cape Girardeau counties were the only Southeast Missouri counties among the 33 counties in the state included in the federal disaster declaration for weather events occurring Dec. 23 through Jan. 9...
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SHS royalty
(Local News ~ 02/06/16)
Cara Vogel was crowned as the 2016 Winter Homecoming Queen at Sikeston High School before the Sikeston and Poplar Bluff Friday night at the Sikeston Field House. Her escort was Jordan Wheatley.
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A 'Rising Star' in education: Local teacher honored for work at Richland
(Local News ~ 02/06/16)
SIKESTON -- It will be presented in his name but the credit goes to the Richland School District in Essex and its students, according to Kyle Carter. Carter learned Jan. 25 that he is one of 13 teachers honored by the Journalism Education Association in 2016 with the Rising Star Award...
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Eagle pride for Super Bowl Panthers
(Local News ~ 02/06/16)
The New Madrid County Central High School Eagles showed their pride in NMCC graduate Kony Ealy on Friday with a special pep rally prior to the 50th annual Super Bowl game. Ealy, a North Carolina Panther, will play in today's Super Bowl game and his hometown fans wanted him to know they were backing him...
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