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Portageville High School recognizes area veterans
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
Veterans Day is a celebration of those who have fought for freedom. "When you leave from this assembly this morning, there is one thing I would encourage you to do, learn about our country's past, learn what great country we strive for now, and how it can be better in the future," said Major Jay Patton, of the U.S. Army, guest speaker for the annual Portageville High School Veterans Day Ceremony held Tuesday morning at the Portageville Senior High School gymnasium...
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New sign supporting Bulldogs
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
Have you noticed this new sign? It is located on Hwy. 162 across from the McDonald's Restaurant. The was purchased by SRG Global, Portageville. Noext time you see an administrative and/or factory personnel, give them a word of Thanks!
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Scouting for Food
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
On Saturday, Nov. 15, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Pack and Troop 351 will be picking up the "Scouting for Food" bags from doors on all houses in Portageville. "Scouting for Food" is a national good turn that all scouts in the USA participate in. It is the largest single day food drive in the country...
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Portageville veterans honored at annual breakfast
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
"Today, there are over 2.3 million combat wounded veterans in the U.S. These brave men and women have sacrificed much to ensure our safety and freedom. The number of combat wounded veterans is growing each day, as the war on terror continues. All of these veterans had dreams about the future, but many of these dreams were lost, due to injuries suffered in the line of duty," said Cpl James Hunot, a Vietnam veteran and Director of Camp Hope...
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O Give Thanks Unto the Lord
(Column ~ 11/13/14)
The psalmist writes in Psalm 105:1, "O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the people." This verse tells us that we are to give thanks. We are to have a spirit of appreciation. "O give thanks unto the Lord." This seems like such a simple thing to do, yet so few seem to do it well. How often we fail to thank God for our blessings...
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4 inmates charged after disturbance
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
CHARLESTON - Four Mississippi County inmates are facing new charges for assaulting a fellow prisoner. Arraigned Wednesday on charges of first degree robbery and second degree assault were Teco Vanshawn Woods, 31, Sterling Lamarr McCain, 30, and Demetric Takyrick Owens, 19, all of Charleston, according to Missouri Case.net. Also charged in the Nov. 4. attack is Clifford Ray Williams, 45, of Ullin, Ill...
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Sikeston man jailed on firearm charge
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
BENTON - A Sikeston man is in jail after Scott County deputies were called to his residence. Joshua Dwane Powell, 23, of Sikeston is charged with the felony of unlawful possession of a firearm. At 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Scott County Sheriff Deputy Danny Finley and Corporal Justin Wooten were dispatched to a residence on County Highway 405 in Scott County for a delayed report of a domestic assault...
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Malden gearing up for quarterfinal matchup with Cardinal Ritter
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com MALDEN -- With their first district title since 2000 in the books, the Malden Green Wave stand just two wins away from a trip to the Edward Jones Dome for the Class 2 championship. Their next test comes in the form of Cardinal Ritter, who the undefeated Green Wave will travel to St. Louis to face in the quarterfinals Friday night at 7 p.m...
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10 Things to Know for Thursday
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday: 1. SCIENTIFIC PROBE TOUCHES DOWN ON STREAKING COMET The landing by the washing machine-sized European spacecraft after a decade-long journey required immense precision...
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Flag Retirement Ceremony
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
Boy Scouts Ty Folsom and Vance Edwards carefully place a flag on the fire during the Flag Retirement Ceremony held at Veteran's Park on Tuesday night. The Kiwanis Club delivered flags to the Boy Scouts to have them destroyed properly.
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Practicing 'The Pony Expresso'
(Local News ~ 11/13/14)
Members of the Richland R-1 School Theatre Group perform a scene from "The Pony Expresso," for a Nov. 21, performance at the school. The show will include a "down home" dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 each, are on sale through Friday by calling Judy Ackman at 624-1389. ...
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SPEAKOUT (573-471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 11/13/14)
This Speakout is in regards to the person who was feeling rejected by the church that had done them wrong in the Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, I have been attending a small church, the Second Half Ministry in a gym close to Sikeston-Miner. I would really recommend this person to go down there and talk to them. ...
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