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Dexter hangs tough, eventually falls to NMCC
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/14)
DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats varsity boys basketball team came out blazing hot at the Bearcat Event Center Friday night after experiencing a sluggish start to both halves in a 69-64 loss to Puxico Tuesday. The Bearcats tallied the first seven points on a trey, 2-pointer and two free throws to jump out to a 7-0 lead against the New Madrid County Central Eagles with 5:26 remaining in the first quarter...
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SCC regains Scott-Mississippi Conference championship with win over Oran
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DELTA -- One year removed from their six-year reign, the Scott County Central Braves are back on top in the Scott-Mississippi Conference. In taking down the team that ended their run, Oran, with a 80-69 win in the tournament final Friday night, the Braves added to their conference dynasty by picking up their seventh title in eight years...
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Sikeston cruises past Class 4 foe Kennett 78-55
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Following the Bulldogs' uninspiring eight-point win over Farmington on Tuesday, Sikeston coach Gregg Holifield spent the next two days of practice making it clear that the team's intensity level would be increased on Friday against Kennett...
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Missourians Urged to Test Homes for Radon
(Local News ~ 01/25/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - You cannot see, smell or taste it, but radon could be present in dangerous levels in your home, which is why Missourians are urged to pick up a free testing kit this month. Ryan Hobart, Missouri Department of Health spokesman, said the naturally occurring gas is excreted from the soil and can rise up and get trapped in homes, schools, and businesses - with potentially deadly consequences...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Pavy sinks game-winner for Risco, Richland nabs first win
(Local News ~ 01/25/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com HOLCOMB -- Jordan Pavy hit the game-winning shot as time dwindled down and the Risco Tigers improved to a .500 record on the year with a 78-76 win over Holcomb on the road. With the game tied at 76-all and 11 seconds left, Pavy, who finished with a game-high 35 points, drove the length of the floor and pulled up for a 5-foot jump shot that found it's mark. Holcomb's desperation heave fell by the wayside directly following and Risco improved to 7-7 on the season...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 01/25/14)
This is regarding the school bond proposal. Why would anyone want to vote for something that is going to increase your taxes by over four times what you are currently paying? I admit it is easy to spend other people's money. Maybe if the proposal was reasonable it might pass. ...
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Races are set for April 8 elections
(Local News ~ 01/25/14)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Municipal board races were established Tuesday as filing closed for the upcoming April 8 election. Voters in Miner will have two choices for mayor: Darren Chapman and incumbent Frank Tatum. Filing for the Ward 1 alderman were Catherine Walters and Derek J. Ward; and for Ward 2 alderman, Janet Williams and Renee Clark. All are for two-year terms. Ward 1 alderman Terry Cole and Ward 2 alderman Peggy Holman opted not to seek re-election...
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Instrumental changes ahead for local park
(Local News ~ 01/25/14)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON --Historic Downtown Sikeston is looking to jazz up the downtown square with a band stand while also honoring one of the city's greatest musicians. The organization is kicking off a capital improvement project for the renovation of American Legion Square, which is located between East Front Street and Malone Avenue in Sikeston...
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A salute to those who served
(Local News ~ 01/25/14)
Sikeston High School students hold up a POW/MIA flag during a Veterans Ceremony before Friday night's basketball game against Kennett at the Sikeston Field House.
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Sikeston Council will fill vacancies on four boards
(Local News ~ 01/25/14)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston City Council will consider appointments to the Board of Appeals, Park Board, Strategic Plan Implementation Commission and Scott County Extension Council during the Jan. 27 meeting. Residents interested in serving on any of these boards are asked to complete a Resource Bank Application. Forms are available online at...
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County inmates face property damage charges
(Local News ~ 01/25/14)
CHARLESTON -- Two inmates of the Mississippi County Detention Center now face felony contraband charges resulting from a homemade pillow. Charges on Christopher Antuan Nunnally, 22, of Charleston, and Javion Demarco Williams, 18, of Sikeston were filed following a routine jail cell inspection at the Mississippi County Detention Center Dec. 17...
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