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Glenda Manche
(Obituary ~ 08/23/13)
CHARLESTON -- Glenda LaFern Manche, age 73, a resident of Charleston, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat or log on to the online edition.
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Trish Williams
(Obituary ~ 08/23/13)
NEW MADRID -- Patricia "Trish" Henry Williams died Aug. 20, 2013, in New Madrid surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat or log on to the online edition.
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Jerry Sanders
(Obituary ~ 08/23/13)
MARBLE HILL -- Jerry Houston Sanders, 69, died Aug. 22, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat or log on to the online edition.
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Joyce McGee
(Obituary ~ 08/23/13)
GREENVILLE -- Joyce McGee, 77, died Aug. 21, 2013, at the Bench Mark Care Center in Greenville. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat or log on to the online edition.
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Sherma Brashear
(Obituary ~ 08/23/13)
ORAN -- Sherma Brashear, 97, passed away Aug. 20, 2013, at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat or log on to the online edition.
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Matthew Kingston
(Obituary ~ 08/23/13)
CARUTHERSVILLE -- Matthew Kingston, 30, died Aug. 23, 2013, in Caruthersville. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat or log on to the online edition.
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Beulah Phillips
(Obituary ~ 08/23/13)
NEW MADRID -- Beulah Phillips, 74, died Aug. 19, 2013, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat or log on to the online edition.
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Larry Nolen
(Obituary ~ 08/23/13)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Larry A. Nolen, 66, died Aug. 22, 2013, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see Friday's Standard Democrat or log on to the online edition.
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Squirrels earn World Series honors
(Community Sports ~ 08/23/13)
ANDALUSIA, Ala. -- Their trip to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series might not have went as planned, but that doesn't mean the Charleston Fighting Squirrels weren't recognized for their efforts. Today it was announced both Trey Tigart and Tyler Anderson made the All-World Series team while Cody Payne earned the Gold Glove at catcher. Jared Walker walked away with the tournament's Sportsmanship Award...
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Sikeston soccer takes part in first jamboree
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/13)
PERRYVILLE -- Football isn't the only sport who can have jamborees anymore. Thanks to a new Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) rule, now other sports can take part in jamborees. Sikeston's soccer team took advantage of that opportunity by traveling to Perryville for their first-ever soccer jamboree...
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3 hurt in separate accidents Thursday
(Local News ~ 08/23/13)
MARSTON -- A New Madrid man received serious injuries Thursday after a deer collided with his vehicle. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports at 6:10 a.m., Kevin W. Zuck, 41, was traveling northbound on Levee Road, three miles north of Marston in New Madrid County, when his vehicle struck a deer in the road. Zuck's vehicle ran off the right side of the road, and Zuck was ejected...
- KEEPING COOL | Heat index soars into the upper 90s (Local News ~ 08/23/13)
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Bridge project ready for bidders
(Local News ~ 08/23/13)
CHARLESTON -- Mississippi County workers and the contractor winning the construction contract will both work on a bridge replacement project -- but not side by side. The county has been cleared to begin soliciting for bids for the construction of a bridge on County Road 521 over Ditch 29, also known as Wilkerson Ditch, according to Carlin Bennett, presiding county commissioner...
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Boyd's fans can fulfill wish for Christmas CD
(Local News ~ 08/23/13)
SIKESTON -- For years, Sikeston vocalist Neal E. Boyd has received requests from family, friends and fans to put out a Christmas CD. And this Christmas, they can make their wish come true. Boyd, who is the 2008 winner of NBC's "America's Got Talent," said in recent years, he would try to pass the idea of a Christmas album on to his producer but was told it couldn't be done unless in an independent fashion...
- Lemonade for sale! (Local News ~ 08/23/13)
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Greenie Parade
(Local News ~ 08/23/13)
Sikeston Senior High School greenie peppers walk down Greer Street Friday afternoon during the Greenie Parade. The parade is the final initiation for the girls to become a Red Pepper. The Red Peppers is the oldest girl pep organization in the state. For more pictures from the parade, visit our web gallery...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 08/23/13)
Going up? We just got a recorded message from Charter Cable saying the Speed Channel, Channel 43, is now going to Fox Sports 1. We understand that the cost Charter will have to pay Fox Sports 1 will have to increase. It just makes sense that our cost of paying for cable will go up. I wish Charter Cable would tell us how much our cost will increase. Be prepared for another rate hike...
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Area football teams gearing up for annual jamborees
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/13)
SIKESTON -- Whether it's looked upon as a meaningless scrimmage, area coaches know football jamborees serve their purpose. Tonight will be the first since contact camps that area teams will go against live competition where full contact is allowed as squads prepare for the upcoming season...
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