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Flair for the dramatic: Jays win sectional with walk-off win
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/11)
MALDEN -- If there is one trend in Charleston's postseason run so far it's been the Bluejays' flair for the dramatic. After opening their district tournament with a 10-0 rout over East Carter, the Bluejays have pulled out three-straight contest with game-winning runs in the seventh...
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Don Cain
(Obituary ~ 05/24/11)
MATTHEWS -- Don Cain, 73, died May 24, 2011, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete.
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Grace DeLisle
(Obituary ~ 05/24/11)
KENNETT -- Grace Cooke DeLisle, 102, died May 22, 2011, at Kennett. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.
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Lucille Alexander
(Obituary ~ 05/24/11)
NEW MADRID -- Lucille Virginia Jordan Alexander, 92, died May 20, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...
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Weather halts Oran sectional contest
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com COOTER -- The Class 1, Sectional 1 game between the Oran Eagles and the Cooter Wildcats was postponed due to lightening and thunderstorms on Monday. Wildcats' starter Zach Watkins was in the batter's box in the top of the third when the first lightening strike of the afternoon sent each team inside their respective dugouts. While suspending play for the mandatory 30 minutes following a strike, pouring rain came soon after forcing officials to call the game...
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Nominations for Hall of Fame and Honor Wall is now underway
(Local News ~ 05/24/11)
SIKESTON -- The nomination of individuals to the Sikeston Public School's 2011 Hall of Fame/Honor wall began on Friday and will end July 22. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...
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Recent flooding impacting wildlife as they are forced from habitats
(Local News ~ 05/24/11)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Human beings weren't the only population disrupted by the recent flooding. High waters have also forced wildlife from their habitats. Among the displaced groups of animals on many minds are snakes. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...
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Corps posts Floodway claims info on website
(Local News ~ 05/24/11)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has posted Floodway claims information on their Mississippi Valley Division's website. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...
- Farmers unhappy with Corps response (Local News ~ 05/24/11)
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Dramatic win
(Local News ~ 05/24/11)
For more sports pictures and stories from the Standard Democrat including more on Monday's game, click here to log on to the electronic edition's sports section. Don't forget to check out our web gallery as well...
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Storm Damage
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/24/11)
Here is a pic I took right after the storm came through Sikeston. The photo was taken at 904 Hawthorne in Sikeston. No one was injured although the occupants of the residence were standing just feet from the room where the tree fell.
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Storm Damage - another view
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/24/11)
Here is another view of storm damage at 904 Hawthorne in a photograph taken right after the storm came through Sikeston.
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