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Ruffin guided Sikeston with big shots, all-around play
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/13)
SIKESTON -- There's not a player around who possesses the same type of crunch-time talent like Vashawn Ruffin. The Sikeston senior has a knack for performing when his team needs it the most. Even if he's been off target the first three quarters, the 5-10 guard flips a switch and becomes unconscious late in games...
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Lady Bearcats led by Harris' continued dominance
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/13)
DEXTER -- If there's one thing Dexter senior Brittany Harris took away from her final season with the Lady Bearcats it's bonding with teammates during one of the most successful seasons in school history. If there's something her opponents took away from their encounters, it's likely her physical style of play and the nightmare matchup problem she created...
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Professional therapy dog brings smiles to faces at Lee Hunter Elementary
(Local News ~ 05/04/13)
SIKESTON -- There's a therapist at Lee Hunter Elementary in Sikeston who stands out among the rest. His name is Michael, and he helps ease students' test anxiety, calm their fears and offer an ear to listen when any of the school's 450 first through fourth graders are need...
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Search dog team to serve Mississippi County and area
(Local News ~ 05/04/13)
CHARLESTON -- Mississippi County now has a dedicated search dog team. Mississippi County Heartland Search and Rescue was established Monday as a volunteer agency associated with the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. The name reflects well what the founders, Bill and Robin Magnus of Charleston, intend for the team...
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Arthur Pixley
(Obituary ~ 05/04/13)
DEXTER -- Arthur "Bernard" Pixley, 92, died May 3, 2013, at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Facility in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Roberta Curneal
(Obituary ~ 05/04/13)
CHAFFEE -- Roberta A. Curneal, 77, died May 2, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Claybon Wright
(Obituary ~ 05/04/13)
SALEM, Ore. -- Claybon Wright was born on Oct. 5, 1935, in Hughes, Ark., and passed away April 28, 2013, in Salem. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Grace Peel
(Obituary ~ 05/04/13)
CHAFFEE -- Grace D. Peel, 81, formerly of Nixa, died at 11:05 p.m. April 30, 2013, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Everett Nixon
(Obituary ~ 05/04/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Everett Leo Nixon, 83, formerly of Charleston, died April 27, 2013, in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Upcoming election important to district
(Local News ~ 05/04/13)
Don't look now, but in just one month voters in this district will pick a new congressman to replace JoAnn Emerson. In many respects, this race has remained somewhat under the radar screen. There was ample attention during the controversial committee selection to pick these two candidates. But once that curious process was complete, the race became a dash for funds and endorsements...
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