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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 08/10/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. VIOLENCE WRACKS MICHAEL BROWN ANNIVERSARY PROTEST A man who opened fire on officers in Ferguson, Missouri, is in critical condition after being struck when the officers returned fire, police say, marring what had been mostly a peaceful weekend...
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Sikeston Public Schools adds new safety features to buildings during summer
(Local News ~ 08/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston R-6 School District has enhanced its security just in time for the new school year. An on-the-go emergency notification system for administrators, partitions in the central office entry ways and electronic access control at the junior high building are among the latest efforts by the district to increase safety measures within the district this new school year, which begins Wednesday...
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One charged in armed robbery; second suspect sought
(Local News ~ 08/10/15)
BENTON -- A Sikeston man is accused of entering a home and robbing five people. Andrew T. Robinett, 28, is charged with armed criminal action, first degree burglary, first degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and endangerment of a child. At approximately 4:20 a.m. ...
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Darlene Sanders
(Obituary ~ 08/10/15)
SIKESTON - Darlene Sanders, 70, died Aug. 9, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ponder Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Hunter Memorial Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. The Rev. John Goodwin, pastor, will be officiating...
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Darlene Sanders
(Obituary ~ 08/10/15)
SIKESTON -- Darlene Sanders, 70, died Aug. 9, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Kevin Brown
(Obituary ~ 08/10/15)
WAPPAPELLO -- Kevin Brown, 61, formerly of Wyatt, died Aug. 9, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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James Stewart
(Obituary ~ 08/10/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- James Lowell Stewart, 88, died Aug. 8, 2015, at his home near East Prairie. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 08/10/15)
We of Sikeston should be proud of the Department of Public Safety, and I'm sure we are. Their efforts in successfully handling the Santie fire were extraordinary. The other agencies that responded are to be commended also, those that were asked and those who responded without being asked. ...
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Kevin Brown
(Obituary ~ 08/10/15)
WAPPAPELLO -- Kevin Wayne Brown Sr., 61, formerly of Wyatt, died Aug. 9, 2015, at his home in Wappapello. There is no visitation. Family and friends may assemble at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Charleston for a graveside service. Kerry Stokes of Charleston will officiate...
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Gene Windham Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/10/15)
WARDELL - Gene Rubin Windham Sr., 74, died Aug. 8, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Wardell Baptist Church, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Griff Walker officiating...
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