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Sikeston campus opens late due to weather
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Due to inclement winter weather impacting the Missouri Bootheel, Southeast Missouri State University's campuses in Sikeston, Malden and Kennett, Mo., will operate on a delayed start on Monday, Feb.3, with classes scheduled to begin at 11 a.m...
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Icy conditions shut down ferry service
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
EAST PRAIRIE - The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is closed due to a winter mix of precipitation that has iced over the landings on both sides of the river. Captain Ed Floyd says the freezing rain and sleet has created a sheet of ice that has made it difficult for vehicles to safely approach the ferry to board. The winter mix has also covered the ferry with a thin layer of ice creating hazardous working conditions for the crew...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
1. WHAT TOOK THE LIFE OF A GREAT AMERICAN ACTOR Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, who struggled with heroin and was found with a needle in his arm, apparently died of a drug overdose. 2. A RECORD-SETTING SUPER BOWL FOR SEATTLE, FROM THE FIRST SNAP...
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Wintry mix predicted tomorrow
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
SIKESTON -- More winter weather is on the way as mixed wintry precipitation is expected Tuesday and Tuesday night. Snow and sleet began Sunday in the area making hazardous travel conditions for motorists. The Sikeston Power Station, which serves an official weather observer for the National Weather Service, recorded 5 inches of snowfall between Sunday and early today...
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Cold temps put heat on SEMO Food Bank
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
SIKESTON -- With much of the nation bracing for another week of freezing temperatures, Southeast Missouri Food Bank and the Feeding America network is concerned about the added burden that the cold weather places upon low-income households, particularly in higher heating costs and fewer available resources for food...
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Court action
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
Gavin Heaton, right, works past Ashton Schaffer during an Upwards Basketball Basketball game held Saturday at First Baptist Church.
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Catherine Showmaker
(Obituary ~ 02/03/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Catherine Rose Duenne Showmaker, 91, formerly of Charleston, died Feb. 2, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Peggy Hart
(Obituary ~ 02/03/14)
MATTHEWS -- Peggy Joyce Hart, 71, died at 9 p.m. Feb. 2, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Darrel Myers
(Obituary ~ 02/03/14)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Darrel Wayne Myers, 85, formerly of Stonington, Ill., died at 1 a.m. Jan. 31, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Bowling center is burglarized
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
SIKESTON --The Sikeston Department of Public Safety is investigating a weekend burglary at the Sikeston Bowling Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.
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Getting their kicks
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
Collin Havill, left, and Cayden Bess compete in the championship match during the Moo Sul Kwan's Winter Tae Kwon Do tournament held at Scott Central School on Saturday. Cayden finished first and Collin finished second.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 02/03/14)
I would like to say something about this in-home house cleaning that the government pays for that half the people don't need. I did that for a long time. I got so tired of going in and cleaning up for somebody who had 4 or 5 lazy slobs living there that didn't work or anything. ...
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Catherine Showmaker
(Obituary ~ 02/03/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Catherine Rose Showmaker, 91, a resident of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Charleston, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb, 6, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Charleston. The Rev. Tom Kiefer, pastor at St. Mary Cathedral, will serve as celebrant...
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Lucille Maloney
(Obituary ~ 02/03/14)
SIKESTON -- Lucille Long Maloney, 79, died Feb. 3, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Tarter, pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, officiating...
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School closings announced for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 02/03/14)
NMCR-1 will be closed Tuesday.
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Elsie King
(Obituary ~ 02/03/14)
SIKESTON -- Elsie Kellum King, 90, formerly of Colp, Ill., died Jan. 30, 2014, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Glory of God Church of God in Christ in Sikeston. Services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday at Green Memorial Church of God in Christ in Sikeston with Dr. Elisha Pullen officiating...
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