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Missouri Weekly Gas Price Update and Outlook
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.86/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,940 gas outlets in Missouri. This compares with the national average that has fallen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.19/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com...
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Villarreal completes basic training
(Community News ~ 01/10/15)
Army Pvt. Jesse D. Villarreal has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.. ...
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Luber's gavel drops fror the final time
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
After years of great service to the communities, Judge Byron Luber, who is well known for his wit and wisdom, dropped the gavel for the final time as he retired on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. Bill Carter will assume the position of Division II Judge.
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Unemployment numbers are dropping
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
Reports of the lowest unemployment rates since before the recession are widespread, and similar improvements can be seen locally. New Madrid County's unemployment rates were 5.6 percent in November and 6.2 percent last November -- down more than 1/2 percentage point from the same time last year, according to the latest figures from the Missouri Department of Economic Development...
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Douglas sinks game-winner over Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- No matter what happens the rest of the season, the East Prairie Eagles will be hard pressed to match the emotion shown after Friday's buzzer-beating win over the Bloomfield Wildcats. After a disastrous start when setting up a last shot, the Eagles recovered and used a little improvisation to give junior Cade Douglas an open look under the basket that banked in as time expired for a 66-65 come-from-behind win...
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NMCC wears down Malden 79-65
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- One thing New Madrid County Central likes to throw at opponents is its depth. They rotate players from wire to wire and routinely wear down the other side. That's when their top scorers -- like Willie Jimerson, Javarcus Word and Asten Newsom -- can do ultimate damage...
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Charleston 'grows up' in 73-69 win over Sikeston at home
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Even since his sophomore season, the Sikeston Bulldogs have never had an answer for Charleston standout Delfincko Bogan. On Friday night Sikeston finally found a way to slow Bogan down but it couldn't slow down his teammates as Charleston held on for a 73-69 win over the Bulldogs in front of an overflow crowd at Charleston High School...
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PREP ROUNDUP: NMCC takes down Northwest, Bravettes fall to Portageville
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE CENTRAL -- Sophomore Javarcus Word scored a game-high 28 points during New Madrid County Central's 73-58 win over Northwest Academy from St. Louis Saturday at the Tiger Shootout at Cape Central High School. Seniors Willie Jimerson and Asten Newsom added 23 and 13 points...
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Sikeston rebounds with 71-56 win over MICDS
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston Bulldogs rebounded from a disappointing loss on Friday night with a 71-56 victory over Mary Institute and Country Day School in the 20th Annual Tiger Shootout at Cape Central High School on Saturday afternoon...
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Woodland shoots past Dexter 74-54
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/15)
DEXTER -- The Woodland Cardinals outscored the Dexter Bearcats by single digits in every quarter as it secured a 74-54 road SCAA win at the Bearcat Event Center Friday night. "Our kids deserved a lot of credit," Woodland coach Logan Nutt said. "We know what we are looking for every day, whether it is practice or a game. We just want to keep improving and reach our peak in late February and early March. We gave 100 percent effort and 100 percent attitude tonight, and improved defensively...
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Developments show improving economy
(Editorial ~ 01/10/15)
The Sikeston City Council took the final step in approving a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district this week which will pave the way for a new Malco multiplex movie theater as well as other highly anticipated development. The TIF district will provide some financing assistance for the multimillion dollar project that will bring a community improvement named as the top missing ingredient here by many people...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/10/15)
I would like to speakout about the handicapped plate vehicles and the person stating that the person driving the vehicle didn't look handicapped to him or her. I am a handicapped person. I've worked for 45 years in the nursing industry. My back is so messed up now that I cannot even sit or stand for 15 minutes. ...
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Joseph Simmons
(Obituary ~ 01/10/15)
PORTAGEVILLE - Joseph L. Simmons, 81, died Jan. 9, 2015. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Phyllis Stewart
(Obituary ~ 01/10/15)
DEXTER -- Phyllis Jean Stewart, daughter of the late James H. Carney and Myrtus Cooper Carney, was born on Oct. 13, 1934, in Dexter and departed this life on Jan. 8, 2015, at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 80. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Ann Dixon
(Obituary ~ 01/10/15)
SIKESTON - Ann Bess Matthews Dixon, age 67, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Charles Yant Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/10/15)
CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- Charles E. "Chigger" Yant Jr., 60, died Dec. 14, 2014, at his home in Crestview. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Kathy Grigsby
(Obituary ~ 01/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Katherine Marlene "Kathy" Grigsby, 62, died at her home in Sikeston on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Leroy Westrich
(Obituary ~ 01/10/15)
CHAFFEE -- Leroy Michael Westrich, 87, died Jan. 9, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Paws of support: Service dog helps teen be independent
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
SIKESTON -- In the six months Julia McMillen has had her service dog, Lina, the Labrador retriever has both physically and figuratively opened multiple doors for the Sikeston teenager. The 17-year-old who has cerebral palsy, which impairs her ability to use her muscles, has received therapy most of her life. With her 18th birthday approaching in May and her high school graduation, the young woman -- along with her parents -- decided a support dog was just what she needed...
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More about Support Dogs Inc.
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston teenager Julia McMillen is one of many people across the nation who've received service dogs through St. Louis Support Dogs Inc. In fact each year the nonprofit organization places 20 dogs with individuals, according to Bill Dahlkamp, executive director of Support Dogs Inc...
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Signage proposal prompts concerns
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Transportation is continuing to fine-tune its proposal on signage directing visitors to various sites along the state's highways. Currently, MoDOT is seeking input on a proposed rule change involving signs, known as "traffic generators," which direct motorists to local tourist attractions such as parks, caves and historical sites. ...
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Man dies in crash
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
POPLAR BLUFF -- A Dexter man was fatally injured around 2:20 a.m. Saturday in a one-vehicle accident two miles south of Poplar Bluff. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred as Trennis J. Talley, 36, of Dexter was northbound on Highway C when his vehicle ran off the road and overturned, ejecting him from the vehicle...
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Going wild
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
Jim Hunott (left) and Paul Causey prepare fish for the Bootheel Wildgame Dinner held at First United Methodist Church on Friday night. The Wildgame Dinner was conducted again Saturday evening at the church.
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Frozen over
(Local News ~ 01/10/15)
While this fountain near the corner of Kingshighway and College Avenue already has a coating of ice, more is on the way for the region. Freezing rain and sleet are forecast for early Sunday. However, a gradual warming trend Sunday afternoon and evening will put temperatures near or even above the freezing mark...
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Matthews Elementary at Matthews: Students honored for second quarter academics
(Submitted Story ~ 01/10/15)
MATTHEWS -- Matthews Elementary in Matthews has announced the honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. An after a student's name denotes honors with distinction. Laynie Brown*, Kenya Cocom*, Alaina Commins, Jorden Daniels, Hannah Dowdy, Brooke Gaskins, Hayden Harris, Katelyn Helmes, Kyleigh Jones, Lee Kenedy*, Ashlynne Lewis, Gracie McMackin, Aubrey Mitzlaff*, Chloe Polk*, Lucas Polk, Ryder Sindle, Lindsey Terry, Ryleigh Turner...
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