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East Prairie woman is jailed after child is found alone
(Local News ~ 09/29/14)
Mother is now facing child endangerment, resisting arrest and drug charges
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Parade celebrates 'Seven Decades of Success'
(Local News ~ 09/29/14)
Crowds lined Main Street Saturday morning for the American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade, which celebrated with the theme "Seven Decades of Success."
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Sikeston takes second at Kickapoo tournament
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/14)
SPRINGFIELD -- Splitting a pair of games against Waynesville and Greenwood on Saturday, the Sikeston Bulldogs' soccer team took second place in this weekend's Kickapoo tournament in Springfield. The Bulldogs opened play Friday with a 2-1 win over Carthage...
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Kelly defense leads way to 36-6 win over Charleston
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Coming off of a shutout over Fulton County, Ky., the Kelly Hawks once again led with its defense on Saturday against the Charleston Bluejays. With the Bluejays only score coming on a late interception return, the Hawks were able to cruise to a 36-6 win that gives the program its first back-to-back wins of the season...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 09/29/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. PRO-DEMOCRACY RALLIES SPREAD IN HONG KONG Protesters defy calls to disperse in a major pushback against Beijing's decision to limit democratic reforms in the Asian financial hub...
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Road closed due to accident investigation
(Local News ~ 09/29/14)
SIKESTON-Route 51 in Perry County is closed until approximately 7 a.m. this morning, due to an accident. The closure is near Route C, about two miles from the Chester Bridge. Missouri State Highway Patrol is on site and an investigation is being completed at that time. Once the investigation and accident removal is complete the roadway will be reopened. Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route through 7 a.m. this morning...
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Wayne Dobbs
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
LILBOURN -- Wayne E. Dobbs, 64, died Sept. 28, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Roy Edwards
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
LILBOURN -- Roy G. Edwards, 76, died Sept. 25, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Debra McCann
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
ORAN -- Debra Kay McCann, 51, died Sept. 26, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Herb Culbertson
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
CONROE, Texas -- Herbert Wayne "Herb" Culbertson, 52, passed away Sept. 25, 2014, at his home in Conroe, Texas. Herb was born Jan. 7, 1962, in Sikeston, Mo., to Donald and Pauline Culbertson Sr. Herb is survived by his wife Debbie; one daughter, Tammi; one son, John; two granddaughters, soon to be three; his mother, Pauline; one brother, Don Jr; and two stepdaughters, Shannon England and Dawn Ingle, who also assisted in his care the past three months...
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Butch Voss
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
DEXTER -- Hobert "Butch" Voss, 52, died Sept. 26, 2014, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Memorial services were conducted Monday at the Sweet Prospect Church. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter was in charge of arrangements...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 09/29/14)
I am sort of elderly between the Morehouse and Sikeston area in a housing place. I was sitting here this Sunday morning and was wondering why it isn't like it used to be. Where are all you Christians? Why aren't you visiting like you use to? My neighbors are shut-ins and miss going to church. ...
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Bobbie Williamson-McCain
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
SIKESTON -- Bobbie Lee Williamson-McCain, 62, died Sept. 27, 2014, at her home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon Saturday at West End Baptist Church in Sikeston. The Rev. Victor Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sunset of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston...
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LeRoy Combs
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
SIKESTON -- LeRoy Combs, 81, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Sept. 26, 2014, at Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of services at noon Saturday at Williams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Sonny Newsom
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
PUXICO -- E.R. "Sonny" Newsom, 73, died Sept. 29, 2014, at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center, Visitation is at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Jeff Long of Cape Girardeau and Dennis Doublin of Puxico will officiate...
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Marian Tenkhoff
(Obituary ~ 09/29/14)
PERRYVILLE -- A memorial service for Marian Preusse Tenkhoff, 87, who died on June 16, 2014, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Preusse Family Plot at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery on Allen's Landing Road, east of Highway 61 near Perryville. The Holland Funeral Home of Tupelo, Miss., is in charge of arrangements...
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