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Investigation continues into woman's death
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - An autopsy is underway to determine the cause of death of a woman, whose decomposed body was discovered Tuesday evening. Authorities have identified the victim as Crystal Ramirez, 37. According to a spokesman with the New Madrid County Coroner's office, officers with the Portageville Police found Ramirez's body in a house on Lesieur Street around 6 p.m. ...
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Sikeston Jaycees are gearing up for 64th annual Bootheel Rodeo
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
SIKESTON -- With the 64th annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo less than a month away, organizers say spectators can plan on two nights of bullfighting, solid entertainment and a change in the brew. "We're super-excited about the rodeo," said Zach Fayette, who is this year's general chairman. "We will have two nights of bull fights."...
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Man who burned tractor sentenced to 9 years in jail
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - A New Madrid man will spend up to nine years in jail after intentionally burning a farmer's tractor. Larry Lyons was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Fred Copeland to seven years on a felony charge of first degree tampering and two years for knowingly burning or exploding. Copeland ordered the sentences to run consecutively and Lyons is to make restitution of $191,336.53...
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Standard Democrat Softball Player of the Year: Taylor Tiffany
(High School Sports ~ 07/13/16)
Taylor Tiffany is one of the most dominant pitchers this area has seen. She holds state records and lifted the Portageville softball team to never before seen accolades with her powerful right arm. This is her second Standard Democrat Softball Player of the Year honor in as many years...
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First Cotton Bloom
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
The first cotton bloom of the season was brought into the news office a few weeks ago. Jack Kimes of rural Portageville discovered this bloom while spraying for insects on his farm north of Jaywye. He found it on June 29, and planted the cotton patch on April 24th. - Laura Collins photo...
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I-70 Traffic Switch Near Boonville Started Monday
(State News ~ 07/13/16)
Travel Reduced to One Lane in Each Direction for 45 Days
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Charleston Squirrels romp Honey Badgers to open Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 07/13/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- It's been said time after time by Charleston Squirrels coach Michael Minner that his team plays for the postseason. They proved it Tuesday by opening the Missouri Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament's first round of pool play with a 13-0 romp in five innings over the Chaffee Honey Badgers...
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New Madrid County organizing citizens group to assist law enforcement
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- A child is reporting missing in a local community. A tornado slashes through the county leaving damage and power outages. A search is underway for a missing boater on the Mississippi River. All are real situations and in each case, law enforcement responds. But the difference, public safety officials agree, is the response by the public in how quickly a resolution is reached...
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Mike Brown
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
ST. LOUIS -- James Michael "Mike" Brown, 64, died July 9, 2016, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Friday at the DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with the Rev. Dewayne Roberts officiating...
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Mabel Thompson
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Eunice Ballard "Mabel" Thompson, 79, of Orient, died July 10, 2016, at Grant Hospital in Columbus. For the complete obituary and more, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Scott County revenue from sales tax up
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
BENTON, Mo. - Scott County saw a bump in revenue this year. According to the Scott County Commission, sales tax generated over $16,000 compared to last year at this time. Scott County only receives income via sales tax. Lambert's Cafe is the leading contributor, officials said. According to First District Commissioner Dennis Ziegenhorn, the increase in Dollar Generals in the county brought the influx of money...
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Sikeston R-6 Board awards bus bids
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
SIKESTON -- Bus bids were awarded during a special session Tuesday of the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education. Keeping on the district's bus fleet rotation schedule, the Board awarded the bid for the purchase of two used buses to Central States Bus Sales Inc., according to Business Services Director Lori Boardman...
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Aaron Hewitt
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
ROCKWALL, Texas -- Aaron Michael Hewitt, 34, formerly of Dexter, Mo., died Friday, July 8, 2016, at his residence in Rockwall, Texas. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Terry Jackson
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
MATTHEWS, Mo. - Terry Jackson passed away July 12, 2016, at Close To Home Care Facility in Matthews at the age of 53 years. Visitation will be from noon until time of memorial services at 1 p.m. Thursday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Some use tragedy to push own agenda
(Editorial ~ 07/13/16)
By any definition, this past week has been both tragic and unsettling in countless ways. Yet by now we have come to reluctantly accept the growing polarization along racial lines that erupted once again this week. Pundits galore have opined with their views on the underlying cause of this division and yet, even in the arena of competing opinions, there remains a deep divide...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 07/13/16)
I'm calling referring to a house in Morley that has trash in the yard. I think the city needs to do something about it. This has been going on ever since they've lived there. I think the city needs to give them a citation.People from out of town come to visit the cemetery and they see this yard with all the grown up weeds and trash. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA TO MEET LAW ENFORCEMENT, ACTIVISTS AT WHITE HOUSE "We'll share solutions from communities that have already found ways to build trust and reduce disparities," the president said on Facebook...
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