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Statewide Fishing Report
(Outdoors ~ 04/28/16)
In most streams south of the Missouri River, black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky bass) may not be possessed from March 1 through the Friday before the fourth Saturday in May. During those dates all black bass in those streams must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught...
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Get kids hooked through Kids Free Fishing Days at trout parks
(Outdoors ~ 04/28/16)
MDC encourages kids 15 and younger to enjoy three days of free trout fishing!
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DAEOC ANNOUNCES NEW DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY FISCAL OFFICER
(Community News ~ 04/28/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, MO - On Monday, April 25th, Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC) announced that Mike Mize of Campbell and Sue Matthews of Sikeston have joined its staff as Director of Housing, Health, & Nutrition and Deputy Fiscal Officer respectively...
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Board accepts two teacher resignations
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
Three Portageville School board members took their oath of office during the monthly meeting of the Portageville School board meeting on Tuesday, April 12. Micah Rone, Marie Gill and Michael Prince wee sworn in by Mark Moody. The new board reorganized and voted Mark Moody as president, Micah Rone as vice president, Jarrett Warren as secretary, and Ronnie G. Adams as treasurer. Per board policy the treasurer will have a signature on all the districts bank accounts...
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Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects
(Community News ~ 04/28/16)
SIKESTON -- The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on April 6. Awarded contracts include intersection improvements, pavement improvements and a bridge replacement...
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New Madrid man fires several shots, misses victim
(Community News ~ 04/28/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- One person is in custody after firing several shots at a man. Dareck R. Taylor of New Madrid will be arraigned today on charges of first degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon, property damage and possession of a controlled substance...
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VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANTS AVAILABLE
(State News ~ 04/28/16)
Application deadline is July 1, 2016
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A Vessel Pleasing to the Lord
(Column ~ 04/28/16)
In Romans 12:1 Paul writes, "Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." A sacrifice is that which is utterly devoted to God. The Christian walk is, therefore, a living devotion to God. Under the Old Testament God accepted the sacrifices of dead animals. ...
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Immaculate Conception Church to hold fundraiser
(Community News ~ 04/28/16)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and School in New Madrid will be celebrating their Annual Riverfest Fundraiser. Monies raised will benefit the operation of the Catholic School for the coming school year. The celebration will kick off with an outdoor showing of "The Princess Bride" on the big screen Friday, May 6th, $5 per person, refreshments are free. Bring your own folding chairs or blankets. Movie begins at sundown approximately 7:55 p.m...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Portageville bests East Prairie, NMCC edges Cooter
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com Ian Torrey blasted a home run and drove in three runs as the Bulldogs edged the Eagles to get the win on the road. Bailey Cook pitched four innings to get the win for Portageville (13-9). He gave up no runs on four hits, struck out two and walked two batters...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston tennis team falls to Dexter, Kelly soccer drops Fredericktown
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/16)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER, Mo. -- Sikeston's No. 1 topped Dexter's No. 1, but that was the only positive during the Bulldogs' tennis team's 8-1 defeat to the Bearcats Wednesday on the road. Sikeston's Brett Johnson topped Ethan Flowers in a tiebreaker 9-8 (5) to give the Bulldogs it's only win...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday: 1. TED CRUZ GAMBLES ON CARLY FIORINA The candidate makes a rare early running mate pick as the Republican race takes yet another unusual turn...
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Henry Oliver
(Obituary ~ 04/28/16)
ANNISTON, Mo. -- Henry Hollis Oliver Sr., 84, died, April 27, 2016, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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James Schmerbauch
(Obituary ~ 04/28/16)
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - James C. Schmerbauch peacefully passed away at his home in Palm Springs on April 19, 2016, at the age of 93. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Harvie Arington
(Obituary ~ 04/28/16)
SUMMERFIELD, Ill. - Harvie Linvel Arington I, 102, died April 26, 2016, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 04/28/16)
I thought people were supposed to get guns to protect their families, not kill their families. Every time something happens, somebody has to grab a gun and kill their family, kill themselves or kill somebody. Maybe they are giving guns to nuts. Maybe they need to start checking more on who they give guns to. When you go around killing your family instead of protecting your family, that's ridiculous...
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Welcome Center and Rest Area offers glimpse into the history of Bootheel
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
MARSTON, Mo. - A stop at the Missouri Department of Transportation's southbound Interstate 55 Welcome Center and Rest Area is more than a chance to take a break from driving. A display created by the Lincoln University Cooperative Extension now gives the public the opportunity to learn about the Bootheel and its history...
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Your view: Flawed process
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/28/16)
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our basketball team for their recent trip to the Final Four in Columbia. Although academics are the main focus of an exemplary educational system, extra-curricular activities and sports have a tremendous impact on the school climate as well as community involvement...
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Riley's grand slam sinks Bloomfield 7-6
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/16)
MALDEN, Mo. - Malden Green Wave cleanup hitter Chapen Riley knew a big opportunity was about to present itself when he arrived at the batter's box in the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday afternoon. "I knew as the inning was progressing I was going to have a chance to score some runs," Riley said. "When I got to the plate I had the mindset I wanted to get at least one run in and ended up driving in four runs."...
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