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Sikeston football team holds off Farmington
(High School Sports ~ 09/21/13)
Sikeston's defense came through with the biggest plays of the game with less than a minute left on the clock in a 21-14 win over Farmington.
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NMCC comes from behind to defeat Charleston 22-8
(High School Sports ~ 09/21/13)
By Brent Shipman sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- After being held scoreless in their first two games of the season the New Madrid County Eagles seems to be picking up steam as the season reaches its midway point. Building off last week's romp over Kennett, the Eagles held the Charleston Bluejays' vaunted rushing attack to only 41 second half yards Friday on their way to a 22-8 come-from-behind win...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 09/21/13)
I would like to address a woman's recent letter to the newspaper regarding religious freedom and our country's descent into moral depravity. Our forefathers fought for freedom of religion period, not just the Christian religion. Our forefathers embraced the diversity that existed in our young country and saw it as a great strength. ...
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Seasons are changing and so is Sikeston
(Editorial ~ 09/21/13)
I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year. If you've lived through enough Missouri winters, you can understand the hate part of this relationship. But I begrudgingly admit, the change in weather, the all-too-soon exodus of the leaves and the crisp nip in the air does provide some welcome relief...
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Clara Newman
(Obituary ~ 09/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Clara Newman, 97, died Sept. 20, 2013, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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'Blu' Norman
(Obituary ~ 09/21/13)
BERNIE -- Leonard Drew "Blu" Norman, 78, died Sept. 19, 2013, at his residence in Bernie. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Carolyn Hendrickson
(Obituary ~ 09/21/13)
CHAFFEE -- Carolyn Jean Hendrickson, 66, died Sept. 19, 2013, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Becky Smith
(Obituary ~ 09/21/13)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Rebecca "Becky" Ellen Moore Smith, 55, died at 2:25 p.m. Sept. 19, 2013, at her home in Cape Girardeau from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Donald Thompson
(Obituary ~ 09/21/13)
SHOOK - Donald Ray Thompson, 61, died Sept. 19, 2013, at his home in Shook. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Kenneth Dement Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers at funeral services conducted Thursday at Ponder Funeral Home for Kenneth Lee Dement Jr., 57, who died Sept. 16, 2013, were: Dick Swann, Don Porter, Ty Garrett, Jim Armstrong, Kevin Cox and Jimmy Davis.
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Hall of Fame, Honor wall| New inductees
(Local News ~ 09/21/13)
Sally Lape introduces the 2013 Sikeston Hall of Fame and Honor Wall inductees on Friday night at the Sikeston High School cafeteria before the Sikeston/Farmington football game. Shown here are Hall of Fame individuals, from left: Fred Johnson, Jim Graham, Jordi Ferrell and Kenneth Vowels who was representing Honor Wall recipient Janie Vowels...
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Grant helps fund efforts for recycling
(Local News ~ 09/21/13)
BENTON -- The word around Kelly schools in Benton is that vocational ag teacher Jeff Scherer can hear paper crinkle from anywhere in the district. Scherer laughed when asked about the rumor. "I can hear paper crinkle six miles away," he said. Scherer admitted he doesn't like to waste so if he hears a student -- or co-worker -- crumpling up a piece of paper, he's quick to intervene and ask them to place it in the paper bin in his classroom...
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Now is the time to get your flu shot
(Local News ~ 09/21/13)
SIKESTON -- It may seem early to receive the flu vaccine, but health officials say the earlier people get vaccinated, the better. On Friday, Scott County Health Department conducted a flu clinic at the OAKS Center in Sikeston. Around 40 people turned out for the 90-minute clinic...
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