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Father, son jailed for assault at business
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
BENTON - A father and son are in jail after attacking a customer at a convenience store. Terrial Tyler, 40, and Terrance (Shawn) Tyler, 19, of Morley are charged with second degree robbery and second degree assault. Bonds on the Tylers is set at $25,000 each...
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Wintertime fire in New Madrid
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
Just before noon Saturday, the New Madrid Fire Department responded to a house fire at 690 Main St. in New Madrid. The owner of the home, Bud Henry was home at the time the fire began and said he heard a smoke alarm sounding and discovered the blaze in the attic. ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Scott County Central splits at Cairo
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAIRO, Ill. -- LaRandis Banks scored a team-high 22 points as the Scott County Central Braves took down Cairo, Ill., in overtime Saturday 82-70. Both teams found themselves with 68 points at the end of regulation but the Braves outscored Cairo 14-2 in overtime for their 14th win of the season...
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Lady Bulldogs rout Scott City 54-13
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SCOTT CITY -- Putting together their most dominant first half of the season, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs rolled to a 54-13 win over host Scott City on Saturday. "From start to finish we did well," Sikeston head coach Matt Schonhoff said. "Our defensive intensity was good. The one thing I didn't like was we didn't rebound very well...
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Three Rivers College to Host HiSET Test in Caruthersville
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
Three Rivers College will host the HiSET® High School Equivalence Test (which has replaced the GED test) in Caruthersville this March. The exam will be offered at Caruthersville High School on Saturday, March 8, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The registration period for this test closes on March 4...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. AP FINDS MILITARY'S HANDLING OF SEX-ABUSE CASES VERGES ON CHAOTIC Analysis of more than 1,000 cases in Japan shows suspects unlikely to serve time even when authorities agreed a crime was committed...
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Bill Scarbrough Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/10/14)
SIKESTON - Bill Scarbrough Jr., 67, died Feb. 9, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ponder Funeral Home.
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Trooper injured in Saturday accident
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
MARSTON - A Missouri Highway Patrol car was involved in a crash as the officer was on the scene of another accident. At 11:40 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 55, one mile south of Marston, a Patrol car driven by Conrad L. Purnell, 28, of Poplar Bluff, was parked with its emergency lights activated, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's report. Purnell's car was struck in the rear by a northbound vehicle driven by Stanley A. Partin, 57, of Portageville...
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Foundation gets funds for pediatric project
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
SIKESTON -- A small child's request has led to a project providing an artistic outlet for youngsters as they recover in Missouri Delta Medical Center's Pediatric Department. When Jane C. Stacy overheard a child asking a nurse for another piece of paper on which to draw, she said she thought to herself, "wouldn't it be wonderful if children had more than just a piece of paper to express their artistic abilities while receiving care."...
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R-1 schools dismiss early today
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
NMCR-1 schools will dismiss at 11 a.m. today.
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James Nall Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/10/14)
James Nall Sr. BENTON -- James Arlie Nall Sr., 70, died Feb. 7, 2014, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Jerry Baker
(Obituary ~ 02/10/14)
DEXTER - Jerry Ray Baker, 64, died Feb. 7, 2014, at his home near Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Shellie Darnall
(Obituary ~ 02/10/14)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Shellie Marie Darnall, 68, died Feb. 7, 2014, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Marion Byrd
(Obituary ~ 02/10/14)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Marion Lee Byrd, 75, formerly of Waterloo, Ill., died at 10:37 p.m. Feb. 8, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Genny Barber
(Obituary ~ 02/10/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Virginia Ruth "Genny" Barber, 84, died Feb. 7, 2014. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Stop at the Depot
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
Author Dan Whittle signs a copy of his new book, "Canalou: People, Culture, Bootheel Town,"for Connie Thompson. Whittle was at the Sikeston Depot Museum for the signing which drew a number of visitors on Saturday.
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Ozzie Smith to speak at Semoball Awards
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/14)
Semoball.com announced on Monday that former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural Semoball Awards in June. The Semoball Awards will be held June 21 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Speeders beware: Grant funds new police car for Parma
(Local News ~ 02/10/14)
PARMA - Two grants enabled a small New Madrid County community to update its aging police vehicle. The city of Parma received an Economic Initiative Impact grant for $10,750 and paired it with a Missouri Local Law Enforcement grant for $7,482 to purchase and equip a 2012 Dodge Charger...
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