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Man arrested for stabbing woman with screwdriver
(Local News ~ 06/06/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- An East Prairie man was arrested for stabbing a woman with a screwdriver early Friday. Anthony George, 30 of East Prairie is charged with felony first degree domestic assault, first degree burglary and armed criminal action. About 4:22 a.m. ...
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New City Clerk hired
(Local News ~ 06/06/15)
You may have seen her already, but Jenny Scherer has been hired as the new City Clerk for the City of Portageville. She has been on the job learning from former Clerk Paula Ezell. She resigned from that position for personal reasons and taking care of grand children. Ezell will be available to advise Scherer about the job...
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Summer Swimming Reminders
(Sports Column ~ 06/06/15)
As everyone knows, summer is upon us. The kids are out of school. And the local pools are open for business. Visiting pools during the summer is a rite of passage for most American kids. A day filled with fun, sun, and clear blue water is alluring. But prior to dropping your kids off at the pool my hope is that you will keep the following concepts in mind:...
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Keep Moving
(Column ~ 06/06/15)
In your mind's eye, envision that you are leaving for a family vacation at the beach. With the June calendar now upon us, this isn't a stretch of the imagination. More than 60 million Americans will travel to the sand and surf over the course of the coming summer...
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Missouri Weekly Fuel Update and Outlook
(State News ~ 06/06/15)
Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have not moved in the past week, averaging $2.49/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,940 gas outlets in Missouri. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.75/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com...
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Galloway releases law enforcement forfeiture reports
(State News ~ 06/06/15)
Missouri law enforcement agencies reported receiving $9.5 million in federal forfeited funds
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Cutting Red Tape in Government, Boosting Business
(Column ~ 06/06/15)
When it comes to unnecessary government red tape, I think most Missourians agree we need a whole lot less of it--especially when it comes to promoting jobs and business opportunities in our state. Making companies jump through too many hoops does nothing but slow business growth and foster investment uncertainty...
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Nominations needed for older worker contest
(Local News ~ 06/06/15)
SIKESTON -- Remember to nominate your favorite older worker for recognition before Independence Day. The deadline for MERS/Goodwill's 25th Outstanding Older Workers of the Year Contest nominations is July 4. "This contest is to help open the public's eyes: just because a person is over 60, doesn't mean he or she can't still be productive," said Bob Mott of Experience Works in Hayti. "In the state of Missouri, 15.5 percent of our workforce is over the age of 60."...
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Construction near Dudley Park will widen street and improve drainage
(Local News ~ 06/06/15)
SIKESTON -- Opening Sikeston's only closed street back up has been a major project but it will also restore access to an underused city facility and improve drainage in the city. "We are really hopeful that this will breathe new life into Dudley Park," said Jay Lancaster, public works director for the city of Sikeston...
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Sikeston DPS car damaged in wreck
(Local News ~ 06/06/15)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Department of Public Safety is one patrol car down. The accident happened at 10:34 a.m. Thursday, according to DPS officials, when an officer at Harlene Drive was coming back from the TAG Truck Center. The officer reportedly pulled out to cross Highway 60 and was struck in the side by a westbound pickup he failed to see...
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Jose Aguilar Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/06/15)
DEXTER -- Jose Aguilar Jr., son of Jose Aguilar and Lisa Deprow of Dexter, died at birth on June 4, 2015, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Marietta Whitworth
(Obituary ~ 06/06/15)
SIKESTON -- Marietta Twitty Whitworth, 95, died Dec. 19, 2014, at Olive Branch, Miss. For arrangements, see the Sunday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Americans fail to keep up with important issues
(Editorial ~ 06/06/15)
If you're like me, change is not always easy to accept. Maybe it's my age or just the rural, conservative nature of my upbringing. Regardless, I find myself a creature of habit -- or in a rut as my wife often points out -- but adapting to change is not always simple...
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