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Sikeston DPS to step up enforcement over New Year's holiday
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
SIKESTON - Those planning on ringing in the new year with alcohol should first make plans to have a designated driver. Sikeston Department of Public Safety Chief Drew Juden said his department will step up enforcement to apprehend those driving while intoxicated over the next few days...
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Lady Bearcats lose first game of the season to Columbia Rockbridge
(High School Sports ~ 12/31/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The Dexter Lady Bearcats lost their first game of the season Monday 56-42 on the road against Columbia Rockbridge in St. Louis at St. Joseph Academy. Dexter (10-1) fell behind 13-0 in the first quarter and trailed 34-12 entering halftime. The Lady Bearcats trailed by as many as 29 points...
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Bluejays hold off SCC to end seMissourian Christmas Tournament with third
(High School Sports ~ 12/31/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- With no hopes of winning the tournament this year, No. 2 Charleston and No. 5 Scott County Central both wanted to finish the seMissourian Christmas Tournament with the best record possible. The Bluejays succeeded while the Braves may have taken a step in the wrong direction according to head coach Frank Staple during Charleston's 81-74 third-place victory at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau...
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Kennett routs Bernie to win fourth Bloomfield Christmas championship
(High School Sports ~ 12/31/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- For the fourth time in five years the Kennett Indians closed out the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament by hoisting the championship trophy high over their heads. Much like the first year they started their Christmas dynasty it was the top-seeded Indians routing third-seeded Bernie 59-27 to reclaim the title after a one-year absence...
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Elisa Smith
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Elisa Rose Smith, infant daughter of Daniel Anthony and Amber Lynn Reynolds Smith of East Prairie, died Dec. 27, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Candrice McEntire
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
MATTHEWS -- Candrice Laster McEntire, 56, formerly of East Prairie, died at 12:45 a.m. Dec. 30, 2013, at Sells Rest Home in Matthews. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Buddy McCain
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
MOREHOUSE -- Buddy George McCain, 102, died Dec. 29, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lucille Martin
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
SIKESTON - Lucille Martin, 97, died Dec. 30, 2013, at La Bonne Maison Assisted Living Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Jack Smith
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
DEXTER - Jack Smith, 67, died Dec. 26, 2013, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Keifer Evans
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
DEXTER -- Keifer Evans, 90, died Dec. 30, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Marion Baker
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
SIKESTON -- Marion Jewel "Bullit" Baker, 62, died Dec. 25, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Shirley Brigman
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
PIEDMONT - Shirley Ann Hayes Brigman, 66, formerly of Dexter, died Dec. 19, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Donald Wilfong
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
PIEDMONT -- Donald Ray Wilfong, 73, died Dec. 29, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Charley Foulk
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
ROCKVIEW -- Charley C. Foulk, 70, died Dec. 29, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 12/31/13)
This is a message to the people that throw the papers. Does it make sense to you to throw the paper on a sidewalk that 's covered with water when there's a yard that has just a little water on it? I received my newspaper today and it is completely unreadable. You wasted your time, you wasted my time. And more importantly, all the inserts that people paid for in the paper are completely useless. Think about it...
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January calendar girl: Rachel Hopson
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
Rachel Hopson, daughter of Jon and Jill Hopson, is the Standard Democrat's Calendar Girl for January. Hopson, winner of the 2013 Miss Sikeston contest, plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia and major in veterinary medicine.
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday: 1. OFFICIALS INSIST OLYMPIC GAMES WILL BE SAFE They say that while Sochi is a high-profile terror target, it will also be one of the best-protected venues in the world come February...
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January is Blood Donor Month
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
SIKESTON -- To ensure a stable blood supply for patients in need, the American Red Cross asks those who are eligible to give blood in the coming weeks. "We do have several blood drives scheduled throughout the area in the month of January, and we've done that for a reason," said Dan Fox, media representative for the Red Cross. ...
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