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Sikeston DPS searching for wanted man
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
SIKESTON -- Police are searching for a Sikeston man wanted in connection with a shooting today in Sikeston. A warrant for the arrest of 18-year-old Dedrick M. "Little D" Cowley has been issued through Scott County Court for assault, first-degree armed criminal action and kidnapping with a bond of $150,000 cash only, according to Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer with Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
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Charleston shooting under investigation
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
CHARLESTON -- Police are investigating a shooting today that injured a Charleston man. About 12:10 p.m. today, Charleston Department of Public Safety Director Robert Hearnes said the department received several calls of shots fired in the 700 block of Gail Street. Responding officers discovered a male victim in the roadway with a gunshot wound...
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Green Wave roll past Portageville 54-7
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/14)
PORTAGEVILLE -- The Portageville Bulldogs' season-opening streak of eight straight quarters without allowing a point came to end and then some Friday night. The Malden Green Wave, ranked No. 8 in Class 2 in the most recent media poll, scored touchdowns on their first six possessions and seven out of nine drives total in a 54-7 victory in SEMO South play...
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Fishing clinic reels fathers in first
(Outdoors ~ 09/12/14)
KENNETT, Mo. -- More than 600 people converged on Jerry P. Combs Lake near Kennett recently to participate in the 16th annual Missouri Bootheel Regional Consortium (MBRC) Inc. Fishing Clinic, which is the largest annual fishing event in the Bootheel. The fishing clinic is a cooperative event hosted by the MBRC and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)...
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MDC youth waterfowl hunting clinic offered Oct. 4
(Outdoors ~ 09/12/14)
PUXICO, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) applications will open Sept. 5 for a Youth Waterfowl Clinic and Hunt in Puxico, Mo. The event takes place on the first Saturday in October from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Oct. 4 workshop is open to participants age 11 through 15 who are certified in hunter education. ...
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Southeast Missouri Fishing Report
(Outdoors ~ 09/12/14)
Southeast Lakes Clearwater Lake Water Surface Temp: 85º Water Level (Range): normal Water Type: dingy Fish Reported: Crappie: Slow Black Bass: Slow Bluegill: Slow Channel Catfish: Slow all species slow. (Reported on: 9/2/14)...
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Help the Red Cross prepare for emergencies by donating blood
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Sept. 3, 2014) -- Disasters can strike at any time, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood during National Preparedness Month. The mission of the Red Cross is to help the public prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. ...
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How to Walk in Spirit (Part 1)
(Column ~ 09/12/14)
Perhaps one of the most often asked questions in the Christian life is, "Why is it taking so long for me to get better?" We ask it so often perhaps because we fail to remember that God never hurries in His development of our Christian life. Maybe you are asking and wondering why you are still struggling with losing your temper. ...
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Ill. murder suspects are arrested in Marston
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
MARSTON - An investigation by Illinois detectives led to the arrest of two murder suspects in Marston on Wednesday. According to a new release from the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department, Kevin Malone is in custody on charges of possession of a controlled substance in New Madrid County and first degree murder in a warrant issued by Cook County, Ill., authorities...
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Lady Bulldogs continue win streak
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/14)
The Portageville Bulldogs varsity volleyball team extended its winning streak to five games Monday night with a 25-16, 16-25 and 25-23 victory over Malden. "We played a very hard game against a tough Malden team. It felt like a replay of the District Championship game with two quality teams going head to head," said Coach Barry Branscum...
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Sikeston volleyball falls on the road to Poplar Bluff in straight sets
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/14)
POPLAR BLUFF (SMNS) -- The Sikeston Lady Bulld lost on the road to Poplar Bluff in straight sets, 25-19 and 25-13. There were seven lead changes and six ties in the opening game. Sikeston pulled ahead 14-12 on an ace by Lauren Beydler but Poplar Bluff scored the next seven points...
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NMCC pulls off sweep against Oran 25-10, 25-14
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/14)
ORAN -- Thanks in part to a couple long, early rallies in both sets, the New Madrid County Central Lady Eagles volleyball team pulled off the sweep against host Oran on Thursday, 25-10 and 25-14. "It was a good game for us to be able to give everyone an opportunity to play," NMCC head coach Diane Fowler said. "We lost eight seniors last year so we're in what I consider a rebuilding year. I have talent and they're gelling pretty well...
- Portageville Elementary puts Box Tops for Education to good use (Local News ~ 09/12/14)
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Authorities search for missing Tenn. man
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
Members of several law enforcement agencies have been searching for a man reportedly missing since the early morning hours of Aug. 30. Robert A. Roberson, 48, of Newbern, Tennessee, was last seen off Holly Springs Cemetery Road in Dyer County, Tennessee, where his 1995 Red Dodge Dakota truck was stuck in a field...
- Portageville FFA attends Delta Center Field Day (Local News ~ 09/12/14)
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. PISTORIUS RECEIVES GUILTY VERDICT The judge in the murder trial against the double-amputee athlete convicts him of culpable homicide, or negligent killing, in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, which can carry a sentence up to 15 years in prison...
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Thursday afternoon accident
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
Emergency personnel prepare a driver to be placed on a backboard after an accident Thursday afternoon on Malone Avenue in Miner. The accident occured just west of Lambert's when a westbound vehicle rear-ended another westbound vehicle. No further information was available at press time. (David Jenkins photo)...
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Park to be renamed after Charleston's first black mayor/prominent citizen
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
CHARLESTON -- Charleston's first black mayor and one of its most prominent citizens will be celebrated this weekend as a park is renamed in his honor. The Mark Twain Park will be renamed the Charles R. Williams Sr. Park during a dedication ceremony set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the corner of North Elm and Lafayette streets in Charleston. Immediately following, there will be music, food and games...
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Larry Everly
(Obituary ~ 09/12/14)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Larry E. Everly, 69, formerly of Mounds, Ill., died at 10:51 p.m. Sept. 10, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Two arrested during law enforcement operation
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
BENTON - Two people were arrested and five citations issued during traffic enforcement operation by the Scott County Sheriff's Department. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reported that on Wednesday his office conducted a vehicle enforcement operation on Interstate 55 and Interstate 57 in Scott County. Five deputies took part in the operation funded by a Hazardous Moving Violation grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation...
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Park to be renamed after Charleston's first black mayor/prominent citizen
(Local News ~ 09/12/14)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Charleston's first black mayor and one of its most prominent citizens will be celebrated this weekend as a park is renamed in his honor. The Mark Twain Park will be renamed the Charles R. Williams Sr. Park during a dedication ceremony set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the corner of North Elm and Lafayette streets in Charleston. Immediately following, there will be music, food and games...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 09/12/14)
I live on Highway 60 and I wish the farmers would quit driving their tractors and combines across my front lawn. It makes my lawn as rough as a washboard. Or is this the thanks I get for helping to pass the right to farm law? This is to the lady who put in Speakout about the garage sales of the week. ...
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