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Sikeston track qualifies for state in six events
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/16)
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- The Sikeston track team qualified for the state track and field championship in six events following a Class 4 sectional Saturday at Lutheran South High School in St. Louis, Mo. Antravia Green took first in the 100-meter dash and second in the 200. Green, who finished third in the 100 during last season's state meet, finished with a 100 time of 12.58. She finished the 200 at 25.78...
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Charleston's Jones wins state title in 100-meter dash
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/16)
JEFFERSON, CITY, Mo. -- Charleston's Danitra Jones is a state champion. The senior won the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.55 seconds at the Class 2 state track and field championships Saturday in Jefferson City, Mo. Jones also finished second in the 200 with a time of 25.70 and was part of Charleston's fourth place finish in the 4x100 relay (51.71) along with Conner Watkins, Ashli Craig and Coreyanna Frazier...
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Scott City finally clears recent sectional nemesis NMCC
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/16)
And it was a clear, decisive win for Scott City, who suffered through back-to-back sectional losses at the hands of NMCC with one game in particular still creating motivation.
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Allen Boulevard southbound closed in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 05/23/16)
SIKESTON -- Effective immediately, the southbound lane of Allen Boulevard will be completely closed due to a water leak. All motorists and residents in the area are asked to use alternative routes to avoid this site.
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 05/23/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA LIFTS ARMS BAN IN FIRST VISIT TO VIETNAM The move aims to bolster a communist government seen as a crucial, though flawed partner, especially in the context of China's regional aspirations...
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Susan Criddle
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
ARBOR, Mo. -- Susan Kay Criddle, 61, died May 20, 2016, at her home. For this obituary and more, see today's edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Bootie Sansagraw
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
JACKSON, Mo. -- Arbutus "Bootie" Sansagraw, 77, passed away May 20, 2016, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For this obituary and more, see today's edition of the Standard Democrat.
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David Murphy
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- David E. Murphy, 53, died May 20, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For this obituary and more, see today's edition of the Standard Democrat.
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James Still Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
SIKESTON - James W. Still Sr., 72, died May 22, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
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Poocheye Hinkle
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - Raymond "Poocheye" Hinkle passed away May 19, 2016, at his home in East Prairie at the age of 54 years. For this obituary and more, see today's edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Norma Yant
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
SIKESTON - Norma Yant, 82, died May 22, 2016, at the Clearview Nusing Center in Sikeston. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/23/16)
I am calling about the speakout article, "I can trump you." I agree with this person 100 percent about Benghazi and the emails of Hillary. In addition, I have come across a direct quote of Hillary's from a reliable source in which she says, "We are going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." Gee whiz! What is the difference between Hillary and Sanders? Who knows? But this helped decide my vote...
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Chloene Witte
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
Chloene Witte CHAFFEE, Mo. - Chloene M. Witte, 86, died May 22, 2016, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. See today's edition of the Standard Democrat
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Connie Michael
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Consuella Mae "Connie" Gier Michael, 96, died May 22, 2016, at her home in Charleston. See today's edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Connie Morris
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
SIKESTON - Earl Wayne Morris, 84, died May 21, 2016, in Branson. Arrangements are incomplete with Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. See today's edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Randy Ferrell
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
SIKESTON - Randy Ferrell, 86, died May 22, 2016, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. See today's edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Portageville maintains Public Protection Classification rating
(Local News ~ 05/23/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Property insurance for the Portageville area shouldn't contain any surprises for residents. The fire district has maintained its Public Protection Classification rating of 05/5X, which will maintain the current insurance rates. Insurance Services Offices Inc. established the PPC program to reflect a community's local fire protection for property insurance rating purposes. ISO provides this data to insurance companies in the U.S...
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Charleston man accused of fatally shooting Cape teen
(Local News ~ 05/23/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - A Charleston, Missouri, man was arrested and charged with the murder of 17-year-old Andrel Dolpin Jr., who was fatally shot Thursday night near Lorimier House Apartment complex in Cape Girardeau. Jonas M. Phillips, 27, faces six criminal counts in connection with the teen's shooting death, which police say stemmed from a botched drug deal...
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Great day for baseball
(Local News ~ 05/23/16)
Some teams with the Benton Youth Baseball League took advantage of the sunny weather Saturday to make up games rained out by recent rainfall. Here, a Benton pitcher delivers a pitch to an Oran batter.
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Chuck Glass
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
SAVOY, Texas - Charles Franklin "Chuck" Gass, 76, died May 20, 2016, at his home. Services were conducted today at the Savoy United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Virgil Cornwell officiating. Burial follow in the Virginia Point Cemetery. For this obituary and more, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Man now faces federal charges in wife's murder
(Local News ~ 05/23/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - A Cape Girardeau man faces federal charges in connection with the murder of his wife. The United States Attorney's Office has indicted James Clay Waller II, 45, with interstate domestic violence. The offense of interstate domestic violence was enacted by Congress in 1994 as part of the Violence Against Women Act. A violation the act includes a possible sentence up to life imprisonment...
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Wanda Johnson
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Pauleta "Wanda" Johnson, 67, died May 20, 2016, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Services were held Monday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City with Delbert Mueller, pastor, officiating. Burial followed at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Randy Ferrell
(Obituary ~ 05/23/16)
SIKESTON -- Randy Orman Ferrell, 86, died May 22, 2016, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ponder Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Randy Thomas, pastor of the General Baptist Church of Morehouse, will officiate...
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