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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ISRAEL RETURNS TO BUSINESS AFTER AIRSTRIKES IN SYRIA Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for a trip to China, a possible sign that it does not expect immediate retaliation...
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Driver sought after accident
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
DEXTER -- Dexter police are currently investigating a Saturday evening accident that closed Highway 60 for a short time. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.
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Swinger appointed Pemiscot collector
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Dr. Terry Swinger, of Caruthersville will serve as the new Collector for Pemiscot County. The position became available upon the recent death of Collector Keith Jean. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...
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Jo Meeker
(Obituary ~ 05/06/13)
SIKESTON -- Jo Meeker, 67, died May 5, 2013 at Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Floyd Crowley
(Obituary ~ 05/06/13)
SIKESTON - Floyd Crowley, 93, died May 5, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Swayne Byrd
(Obituary ~ 05/06/13)
CHARLESTON -- Thomas Swayne Byrd, 79, died May 5, 2013, at the Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Debra Linley
(Obituary ~ 05/06/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Debra M. Wilson Linley, 55, died at 4:30 p.m. May 4, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Dorothy Johnson
(Obituary ~ 05/06/13)
WASHINGTON -- Dorothy D. Jolly Johnson, 90, died May 4, 2013. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Educator honored by New Madrid sorority
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
jillb@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID - Betty Lou Eddy will tell you she is not one took seek attention, however Sunday afternoon she was at the center of it. Eddy was honored as the New Madrid Woman of the Year by the Pi Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi...
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Bootheel woman questioned after stabbing husband
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
CARUTHERSVILLE - A woman was questioned after her husband told police she stabbed him. A 2:39 a.m. today, Caruthersville Police officers were called to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in reference to a stabbing. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...
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George Jones' first guitar in hands of Charleston man
(Local News ~ 05/06/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Attention was on Nashville, Tenn., for the funeral of George Jones Thursday but a local man believes he has an item in Charleston that fans should see: the first guitar Jones ever had. Jones died at age 81 on April 26 in Nashville...
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UPS teams with LBFOL to help needy families
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
SIKESTON -- On April 20, 350 senior adults and needy families received a special delivery in the form of a laundry basket filled with household cleaning and personal hygiene items. The event, called Spring Clean 2013, was conducted by volunteers working with the Sikeston-based non-profit charity Laundry Baskets Full of Love (LBFOL) and United Parcel Service (UPS)...
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Green joins First State Bank & Trust in Sikeston
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
SIKESTON -- First State Bank & Trust Community Bank President Steve McPheeters has announced Loricestine Green has joined the First State Bank & Trust team as a Customer Service Representative. Green has more than 30 years of banking experience, having worked for Bank of Sikeston, AmeriFirst Bank, Mercantile Bank, First Star Bank and then US Bank for the past several years...
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Local advocates, staff honored at ACE Awards banquet
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Three Rivers College honored four of its best advocates on April 26, at its annual "ACE Awards" banquet, which also honors faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves throughout the year. The college's "Vanguard" awards recognize individuals and groups external to the college whose outstanding contributions have helped the college achieve its vision of being the preeminent community of learners. ...
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Slusher's marks 40 years serving customers in area
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
By David Jenkins davidj@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- When Glen Slusher opened Slusher's Farm and Home Center in 1973 he did so with the customer and community in mind. Now 40 years later, Slushers still has the same focus. "Dad started with a desire to have a family business providing his family a livelihood and provide a service to the community he lived and farmed in," said Cindy Farrenburg, store manager at Slusher's and daughter of Slusher...
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Slusher's marks 40 years serving customers in area
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
SIKESTON -- When Glen Slusher opened Slusher's Farm and Home Center in 1973 he did so with the customer and community in mind. Now 40 years later, Slushers still has the same focus. "Dad started with a desire to have a family business providing his family a livelihood and provide a service to the community he lived and farmed in," said Cindy Farrenburg, store manager at Slusher's and daughter of Slusher...
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Cook receives honorary state FFA degree
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
COLUMBIA -- Robert Cook, of New Madrid, was named an Honorary State FFA Degree recipient at the 85th Missouri FFA Convention. Cook serves 18 counties in southeastern Missouri as a regional coordinator for the Missouri Farm Bureau. He helps coordinate the Southeast District Farm Bureau Speaking Contest and has served numerous times as a judge for FFA speaking contests. ...
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CHANGE IN HISTORY | Falkoffs now selling full line of ladies wear
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
After many years, Falkoff's is now selling a full line of ladies wear. The ladies department is located on the second floor of the business and offers ladies apparel and accessories.
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Bowman ranks fourth in nation
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
SIKESTON -- Lee Bowman of Sikeston, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, was recently ranked fourth in the nation in March 2013. Bowman has been with Modern Woodmen since Nov. 2003. Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial is a fraternal life insurance society headquartered in Rock Island, Ill. Modern Woodmen provides life insurance and annuity products to more than 765,000 members nationwide...
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dressbarn selling Hope Bracelets to aid ACS
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
SIKESTON -- dressbarn, the women's specialty apparel retailer, celebrates its 10th year as an American Cancer Society Relay For Life National Corporate Team Program member. As part of the company's commitment to help raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society's ongoing research initiatives, outreach and support programs, dressbarn stores nationwide, including dressbarn in Sikeston, located at Sikeston Factory Outlets, will feature the 2013 version of their signature Hope Bracelet. ...
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Work begins on fifth Habitat for Humanity home in Sikeston area
(Business ~ 05/06/13)
Staff Report news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Work is under way on the fifth Habitat for Humanity home to be constructed in the Sikeston area. A groundbreaking ceremony was conducted April 9 at the home construction site located at 303 Heath St. in Sikeston...
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